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DeLarge, Robert Carlos (1842-1874)
Robert Carlos DeLarge was born a slave in Aiken, South Carolina on March 15, 1842.  Rare for that period, DeLarge graduated from Wood High school in Charleston and worked as a tailor and farmer before becoming involved in politics.  He served as an agent for the Freedman’s Bureau and helped
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Beitbridge man tries to disarm 2 soldiers
A BEITBRIDGE man has appeared in court for allegedly attacking two soldiers controlling traffic at the border post before trying to disarm them in separate
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(1866) Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, “We Are All Bound Up Together”
A free-born native of Baltimore, Maryland, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper gave her first anti-slavery lecture in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1854.  Her books of poetry enhanced her prominence but when she in 1859 wrote an open letter to the condemned John Brown, her correspondence was read by tens
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Pandemic slows down prosecution of graft suspects
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Eldoret-based officer in court over threatening texts to ex-wife and others
An Eldoret based police officer yesterday denied sending threatening messages to his estranged wife and other people.
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Dr Sylvia Blyden’s trial adjourned
The seditious libel case involving Sierra Leone’s former minister of social welfare and journalist – Dr Sylvia Olayinka Blyden, was adjourned today to Friday 12 June 2020, after prosecution witness who is the lead police investigator – Detective M.K. Alieu, was cross-examined by Blyden who is
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Pilot charged in court over school football field lease.
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Zimbabwe: Tormented MDC Trio to Challenge Prosecution Through ConCourt
"We want to place the state on notice that we will make an application to have the matter referred to the Constitutional Court where we want to challenge the accused's arrest and rights violations," said Bamu during bail hearing of the
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New Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery Case Refutes Complaint of Conflict of Interest
In a recent report published by Law.com, Cobb Judicial Circuit District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes, the fourth DA to be assigned the Ahmaud Arbery case, said that questions had been raised about a possible conflict of interest for her – although she made it clear she will proceed with the
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Marlon Wayans opened up about how accepting trans son changed him as a parent
Marlon Wayans is the father of two, Kai, 23, and his son Shawn, 21.
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Security agents ‘stalk’ hospitalised MDC activists
ARMED State security agents are reportedly stalking the three MDC Alliance activists Harare West MP Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova, who are currently detained at a private hospital in the
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Rwanda: Genocide Convict Laurent Bucyibaruta Passes Away at 79
[New Times] Laurent Bucyibaruta, the former Gikongoro mayor, known for his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has passed away at the age of 79.
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New Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery Case | Dallas Weekly
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Peace, unity, national security and respect for Sierra Leone’s judiciary
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‘Don’t raise bald accusations in court’
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No bail for ‘Angel’ accused of stealing bracelet
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Zimbabwe: Chamisa, Khupe Fight Escalates
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said it was time for Zimbabweans to act against rights abuses and economic problems bedevelling the
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Freedom School, local effort to teach Black history for Sarasota-Manatee students, returns
… resume its weekend African-American history lessons known … educate local students about African-American history. The local … sharing the contributions of African Americans throughout history. Topics … rewriting and erasing African American history. Wilkins led …
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First fugitive slave law enacted by Congress
In 1793, Congress passed the first Fugitive Slave Law to implement the provisions in the Constitution. It stated that to reclaim an escaped slave a master needed only to go before a magistrate and provide oral or written proof of ownership. The magistrate would then issue an order for the arrest of
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The Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed | An Online Reference Guide to African American History by Professor Quintard Taylor, University of Washington
1603 Mathieu Da Costa, a free black explorer, guides the French through parts of Canada and the Lake Champlain region of what is now New York state. 1603
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Robber in court for $979 899 gold heist
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Dr Sylvia Blyden refused bail by magistrate
Sierra Leone’s former minister of social welfare in the Koroma-led APC government, who was arrested by police and has been in detention for the past three weeks, appeared at the magistrate court today, where many expected her to be granted
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Zimra officer clears vehicles as groceries, jailed
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The trial of businessman Genius Kadungure, popularly known as Ginimbi, for allegedly failing to declare income returns to the Commissioner of Taxes kicked off yesterday, with the court hearing that he failed to account for his lavish lifestyle between 2010 and 2012 when the Zimbabwe Revenue
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