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Dr. Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History Month
Author: Bashir Muhammad Akinyele, Guest Contributor Photo credits: The Library of the U.S. Congress The Father of Black History Month, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, was born in 1875 near New Canton, VA. He was the son of former slaves and started formal school at the age of 19. In 1907, he obtained his
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Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Are Basically Separated, But Won’t Divorce?
Though the couple show their support for one another on social media, it's beginning to appear that their marriage is hanging on by a thread as Kanye loves living out in the country while Kim can't imagine life without the bright lights and attention that comes with life in LA.
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Our Beauty Ambassador: Tracee Ellis Ross joins Ulta in diversity and inclusion advisor role | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Sherri Kolade It’s the beauty representation for me. Tracee Ellis Ross, who launched her haircare brand, Pattern, exclusively at Ulta Beauty in 2019, is now going to be representing for the culture in a new way at the renowned makeup company, Black America Web posted. Ross, a beloved actress and
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Phife Dawg Drops New Posthumous Single “Nutshell Pt. 2”
In partnership with SMOKIN’ NEEDLES/AWAL, Phife Dawg's "Nutshell Pt. 2" was released today (February 12) and boasts guest verses from Hip-Hop OG's Redman and Busta Rhymes over the DJ Rasta Root produced cut which helps gives this cut a 90's golden era feel.
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Serena Williams Extends Commitment to Helping Black-Owned Businesses Through Opportunity Fund
Throughout February, a portion of the proceeds from her Serena Williams Jewelry will go toward Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund
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Black Businesses Need Sustained Support That Aren’t Just Tied To Tragedy Or Holidays - Blavity
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Celebrating Black Americans’ groundbreaking achievements - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
The Holmes family tours the 60th Anniversary of Desegregation exhibit at the Main Library.  February is Black History Month, the annual recognition of African Americans’ achievements and their role in U.S. history. The celebration dates back to 1915, 50 years after the 13th Amendment to the
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Epic Battle: Busta Rhymes Wants To Take On Jay-Z In A Future Verzuz Challenge
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There’s a lot left to be done  – Daytona Times
…we welcome the Biden-Harris administration and encourage them to govern boldly to advance equality, justice, and opportunity… February is Black History Month – and Black people just made a whole lot of history. Joe Biden is our president and Donald Trump is not because Black organizers and voters
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What’s On Miles’ Mind: “KAREN” - Texas Metro News
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How To Get The Black Paris Tour Experience At Home
This Black woman entrepreneur has launched a new virtual tour of Paris for viewers to learn about the Black history of the city in the comfort of their home.
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“That’s why I’m writing this; because misogyny in hip-hop is a plague and as a survivor, I have to…
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may be heading for divorce: reports - TheGrio
The troubled marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West is reportedly ending in divorce. Page Six exclusively reported that Kardashian... View Article The post Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may be heading for divorce: reports appeared first on TheGrio.
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Sheek Louch of The Lox Opens Up About Juggling Music, Entrepreneurship, and Real Estate
Sheek Louch is a founding member of New York City hip-hop group, The Lox, who runs a real estate business along with D Block Records.
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If Black History is American History, treat it as such | Afro
By U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume In 1926, Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson launched 'Negro History Week.” Celebrated during the second week of February, it was designed to promote the study of African American contributions to the United States. Fifty years later, in 1976, President Gerald Ford
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Powerhouse Authors Star In Read In - Milwaukee Community Journal
Hosted by Alderman Coggs and the Milwaukee public library, Saturday a very unique event took place for readers. The feee virtual event , was an installment for Black History Month. Parents and children were invited to attend a virtual Black History Month Read-In Zoom Webinar on Saturday. The event
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Statement by President Joe Biden on Black History Month - Atlanta Tribune
Statement by President Joe Biden on Black History Month This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and
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Black History News Quiz - can you pass | Atlanta Daily World
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Larsa Pippen Feels Kanye “Brainwashed” The Kardashians Against Her, Reveals She Dated Tristan Thompson
While one might think that she and Ye might've had a heated exchange or something, Pippen says that the two of them never had any kind of altercation that would lead to Ye having an aversion to her and says that prior to everything they had a "great relationship."
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LAPD chief: Probe ongoing into officers possibly linked to social media posts that mocked George Floyd’s death
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UAlbany Experts Available to Discuss Black History Month 2021
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People For Celebrates Black History Month: ‘Let our optimism be grounded in our history of overcoming’ | Atlanta Daily World
People For Celebrates Black History Month: ‘Let our optimism be grounded in our history of overcoming’ As People For the American Way celebrates Black History Month and recognizes the incredible strides we have made as a nation, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous released the
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Celebrate Black History Month 2021 - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… researching and promoting achievements by Black Americans and other peoples of African … Four and other stories of African Americans, also presented its annual fundraising …
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San Diego Community College District events celebrate Black History Month - The San Diego Community College District is celebrating Black History Month with films Black storytelling a remembrance of the Tulsa race massacre and more. In addition KS...
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The Significance of Black History Month in 2021 – Free Press of Jacksonville
By Moné Holder, Senior Director of Advocacy & Programs at Florida Rising - Black History Month is a time for commemorating the achievements and of, recognizing the history of, and recognizing the disparities still facing [...]
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Milton High student launches record label
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Republicans Propose Several Bills Aimed At Suppressing The Vote In Georgia
After undermining voter confidence in the state’s system of elections, Georgia Republicans have proposed a fresh round of measures to increase voter suppression and limit participation.
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