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Black church
The term black church or African-American church refers to Protestant churches that currently or historically have ministered to predominantly black congregations in the United States. While some black churches belong to predominantly African-American denominations, such as the African Methodist
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A Tribute To Lorraine Hansberry's 'Les Blancs'
Yet 50 years later, Hansberry’s “Les Blancs” remains a radical testament to her global vision and
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Africa: CAF Women's Champions League 2023 Squad List
[CAF] CAF has published the provisional squad list of the teams that will participate in the CAF Women's Champions League Cote d'Ivoire 2023.
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Ferguson elects first black mayor as new protests roil US
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Ferguson voters have elected Ella Jones as the city’s first black mayor as protests over the death of George Floyd and police treatment of black communities roil the
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"We aim to use our platform and our privilege to amplify voices of marginalized groups that deserve to be Kandi Burruss and Eddie Murphy are some of celebrity parents that celebrated their kids Moore apologized for saying that protesters were responsible for George
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KKK member behind 1963 bombing of 16th St Baptist Church dies
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Earth Today | Build back blue, green and better
Jamaican and Caribbean businesses must strive to ‘build back blue, build back green, build back better’, following the blow dealt to the global economy by
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President Bill Clinton and Foundation Executives Welcome Southern Bancorp's New Leadership
Former President Bill Clinton and leaders from of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation welcomed Darrin Williams, Speaker Pro-Tem of the Arkansas General Assembly, and Dr. Glendell Jones, Jr., President of Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, as the respective
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White Supremacist Ideas Have Historical Roots In U.S. Christianity
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(1998) Clarence Thomas, "Speech to the National Bar Association"
On July 28, 1998, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas gave the keynote speech at the National Bar Association, the predominately black national lawyerss association, at its annual convention held that year in Memphis, Tennessee.  The speech appears
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Nurse ‘Karen’ Fired After Calling Black Lives Matter A ‘Political Trick’ Meant To ‘Terrorize’
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Speaker Jones, Maryland House Democratic Caucus, Call On Governor To Immediately Implement Police Reform Measures | Afro
Annapolis, MD – Today, House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, joined by all 98 Democratic delegates, sent a letter to Governor Lawrence J. Hogan asking him to issue an executive order for all State policing agencies to take affirmative steps in police
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Black pride
Black pride is a movement in response to dominant white cultures and ideologies that encourages black people to celebrate black culture and embrace their African heritage.[1] In the United States, it was a direct response to white racism especially during the Civil Rights Movement.[2] Related
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2016
Books to learn more about Black history, racism, social justice –
With the demonstrations on countless streets and the conversations taking place in countless homes, bookstores are now experiencing a surge of interest in books about Black history, racism and social
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We won’t tolerate union-busting, Speid warns Mona High principal
Outspoken president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Owen Speid and principal, Keven Jones, are embroiled in a war of wills, with the school administrator accused of
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Deacon Jones
David Jones, also known as Deacon Jones, was a former professional American football player born on December 9, 1938 in Eatonville, Florida. He was an active sportsman during his childhood and played football, baseball, and basketball. He developed a tumor in his thigh as a teenager which he had to
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Jones, Sissieretta (1869-1933)
Sissieretta Jones was a world-famous soprano who in June 1892, became the first African American to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York. Touring internationally in the late 1800s and early 1900s, she sang both classical opera and performed in musical comedies with her own
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William D. Jones
William D. Jones is President and CEO of CityLink Investment Corporation, a real estate investment firm. In this role, Jones leads his company’s activities acquiring, developing and managing commercial real estate
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Jones, Bill T. (1952- )
Bill T. Jones, Artistic Director/Co-Founder/Dancer/Choreographer of Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company was born on February 15, 1952 in Bunnell, Florida. Jones’ prolific career as a choreographer has brought him international acclaim. Awards include: 2007 Tony Award for his choreography in
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Let's Fight for Black Moms
Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth than white
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Ella Jones Elected As First Black Woman, First Black Mayor Of Ferguson
Jones will succeed Ferguson Mayor James Knowles III, who was elected in 2011, unable to run for re-election because he exceeded his term
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Atlanta Fires Two More Police Officers For College Couple Tasering Incident
The Atlanta Police Department has fired two more police officers in connection with a May 30 incident in which two college students were tasered and dragged out of their vehicle while stuck in traffic after a protest
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STREAMED: Run The Jewels Re-Up’s With “Run the Jewels 4,” Jim Jones Stands In Solidarity With “The People” & More
The highly anticipated Run The Jewels 4 finds the duo of Killer Mike and El-P delivering potent, emotive, and often politically charged raps over hard-hitting beats and it arrives in the midst of unrest following the tragic death of George
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Ella Jones Makes History As The First Black Mayor In Ferguson – Free Press of Jacksonville
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FBI Super Agent: James E. Amos
James E. Amos was a very early Black FBI agent who joined the then Bureau of Investigation in the wake of James Wormley
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Lisa Harris Jones
Lisa Harris Jones is a Founding Member, Attorney at Law of Harris Jones & Malone LLC. Jones is the first and only African-American female in the State of Maryland to operate her own legal practice with a focus in lobbying, government relations and procurement at both the state and local
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Protesters Support Floyd, Black Lives Matter on 3 Continents | Afro
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Racial Justice And Police Reform In San Francisco
Mayor London Breed hosted a panel on “Racial Justice and Police Reform in San Francisco” with Malia Cohen, chair of the California Board of Equalization, San Francisco Police
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Violence, morality, and the destruction of property
One brief Twitter exchange between a New York Times contributor and a pro-life radio host became a story of its
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Richmond, Va., Mayor Orders Emergency Removal Of Confederate Statues
Virginia's capital city began taking down its statue of Stonewall Jackson after Mayor Levar Stoney ordered the immediate removal of multiple Confederate statues in
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