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Howard University
Howard University (HU or simply Howard) is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university (HBCU) in Washington, D.C. It is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with high research activity and is accredited by the Middle States
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2
1867
Disaster Recovery Office Spent $2 Billion of $8 Billion Fed Aid
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Jessica Watkins, The First Black Woman That Will Live On The International Space Station
Thirty-three-year-old astronaut Jessica Watkins will spend six months up in the cosmos working as a mission specialist on NASA's SpaceX Crew-4. She will be the first Black woman to step foot in the International Space Station.
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Midville citizens raise concern over proposed cell phone tower - The True Citizen
Approximately a dozen Midville citizens opposed to the construction of an AT&T communications tower at 239 Buck Brannen Road, approached the council with their concerns during a special called meeting Monday. “This tower is not going to make this a better place,” stated Resident Tiffany
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Katherine G. Johnson is born
Katherine G. Johnson, Born August 26, 1918. died February 24, 2020, worked for NASA with the tracking teams of manned and unmanned orbital missions. Ms. Johnson was an Aerospace Technologist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administrations Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia. Trained
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1918
Yatani's budget has tried to address concerns of Kenyans, half-heartedly
The 2021/2022 budget has made a good attempt in mitigating the economic impact of Covid-19 and the costs of treatment.
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Disaster Recovery Office Spent $2 Billion of $8 Billion Fed Aid
The Disaster Recovery Office, set up after the devastating twin hurricanes of 2017, has spent $1.94 billion and obligated $4.45 billion, or more than 56 percent of the anticipated $8 billion in federal disaster recovery funds appropriated for the territory.
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Mae Jemison chosen to be astronaut
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6
1987
Volusia County’s final budget hearing set for Oct. 6 – Daytona Times
Volusia County’s second and final public hearing on the budget and tax rates for the 2020- 21 fiscal year will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. The budget and tax rates already underwent a first public hearing on Sept. 15. The final hearing had been scheduled for Sept. 29, at
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Tupac in Sarajevo: The Rise of Rebellion Rap in Eastern Europe
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Kenya: Nairobi County Allocates Sh1.2 Billion for Upgrade of Markets, Modern Kiosks
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CMEx to honour three Jamaicans in Miami
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Ocean in Jupiter's moon Europa could host life, scientists believe
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Michael Jordan’s Signature 1985 Nike Air Jordans Auctioned for a Record-Breaking $560,000
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History of African Americans in the Canadian Football League
African Americans have played prominent roles in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and its precursors since 1946. In many cases black Americans have been able to pursue professional football opportunities in the CFL that were for one reason or another unavailable in the United States. Especially
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July 2021 Message from Department of Aging and Community Living - The Washington Informer
Just two months ago, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Budget and Financial Plan to the D.C. Council — a budget that is guided by equity. The mayor's budget is committed to investing in what we all know will be the pillars of equitable recovery from the financial impacts we
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Here’s what’s in Mayor Randall Woodfin’s proposed $455M budget for FY 2022
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times  Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday unveiled a proposed $455.5 million FY 2022 budget, the largest in the city’s history, that makes ‘everyone whole’ again, he said.  The fiscal year begins July 1. In his address to the City Council, Woodfin said the
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Quit Playin’: Mandate My Ass!
Gil was formally introduced to the stark realities of Black life in America as a young
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Historically black colleges and universities
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Nov
23
2010
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Proponents of a mail-in election this November have worried aloud about the deep-in-debt U.S. Postal Service collapsing under the weight of 130 million ballots, all due the same day. But its $11 billion in red ink is a pension-driven mirage. Unlike virtually all private companies and government
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Chinese moon probe begins return to Earth with lunar samples - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese lunar probe lifted off from the moon Thursday night with a cargo of lunar samples on the first stage of its return to Earth, state media reported. Chang'e 5, the third Chinese spacecraft to land on the moon and the first to take off from it
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Egypt: Sisi Affirms Support to Efforts to Boost Egypt-Saudi Trade and Investments
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi affirmed full support for efforts to boost trade exchange and joint investment projects between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in various development fields to serve the benefit of the two countries, underlining the government's keenness to communicate
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(1792) Prince Hall, “A Charge Delivered to the Brethren of the African Lodge”
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Historically Black Colleges Work to Help students Amid Virus | Black Voice News
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NASA headquarters named after its first African-American female engineer - African American News Today - EIN News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WAVY) — Officials with NASA announced on Wednesday that the title of the agency’s headquarters will be named after the first Black female engineer who worked with the organization, Hampton native Mary W. Jackson. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said the building’s name will be
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Aerovironment Inc (AVAV) Q1 2021 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool
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#Juneteenth: The History Of Juneteenth & The Continued Quest For Freedom
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