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New York (CNN) —Apple on Thursday posted its fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales declines as the iPhone maker continues to struggle with slower device sales amid an uncertain economic environment. The company reported $89.5 billion in sales for the three months ende
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African-Americans Are Highly Visible in the Military, but Almost Invisible at the Top
Of the 41 most senior commanders in the military — those with four-star rank in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard — only two are black: Gen. Michael X. Garrett, who leads the Army’s Forces Command, and Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr, the commander of Pacific Air
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Esther Rolle
Esther Rolle was an American actress known for her performances on CBS
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1998
Homegrown: Kam Franklin
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Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American graduate of the U.S. Military A
Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, was born in Thomasville, Georgia. Enduring heavy racism during his schooling, Flipper went on to establish a military career. This was ended however after he was falsely accused of embezzling
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Eddie Murphy
On April 3rd, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, an actor was born. Little did anybody know Edward Regan Murphy certainly had a lengthy path to cover. His career is claimed to represent ‘a typical Hollywood rags-to-riches story as he was catapulted from humble and tough origins in Brooklyn to movie
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Warren’s outreach to Black voters could help VP standing
Shortly before Elizabeth Warren joined their virtual happy hour on a recent Friday afternoon, the five African American women co-hosting the #TheSipHour mused about calling her by her first
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How The Death Of The Office Building Can Unlevel The Playing Field For Black Professionals - Blavity
If we make 100% remote work environments part of the work environment forever, it is inevitable that we will become a much more racially divided and classist society, which will increase rather than decrease social unrest and economic disparities in the
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Gabon: Illicit bars pop up amid Covid-19
In Libreville, illicit bars where friends can get together for a drink or two are beginning to
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Exclusive: Rising Country Star Kane Brown Takes Fans Inside #Quarantine Life In New Digital CMT Series
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(1958) Orval E. Faubus, “Speech on School Integration”
In September 1957 Arkansas Democratic Governor Orval E. Faubus became the national symbol of racial segregation when he used Arkansas National Guardsmen to block the enrollment of nine black students who had been ordered by a federal judge to desegregate Little Rocks Central High School.  His
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1974
Pittsburgh Editor’s ‘Dehumanizing’ Op-Ed Denies Reports Of Barring Black Journalists From Covering George Floyd Protests
Alexis Johnson, a Black reporter for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, was “removed” from covering any of the city’s protests over George Floyd‘s police killing in Minneapolis, according to the union representing the
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H.E.R., Gladys Knight turn out the 2021 CMT Awards - DefenderNetwork.com
Carrie Underwood has another reason to rejoice — she extended her record as the most decorated artist in the history of the CMT Music Awards, thanks to her song “Hallelujah.” The music video for the singer’s hit, a collaboration with John Legend, was named video of the year at
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COVID-19's Economic Fallout Is Hitting The Black Community Hard, Too
“Institutional racism and historical discrimination have meant that Black workers have fared worse in the labor market, even in good times,” said Elise Gould, a senior economist at the progressive Economic Policy Institute who co-authored a report this week looking at the devastating toll COVID-19
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June 15, 1877: Henry O. Flipper Becomes First African American Cadet from USMA
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Ray On My Mind | Black Cultural Events
This concert/theater work brings the music and the story of the great Ray Charles to vivid life! Portraying Ray, master pianist/vocalist Kenny Brawner leads his 12-piece orchestra and three sultry vocalists (à la the Raelettes), performing the American legend’s most popular
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Tyra Banks
Born on the December 4, 1973, Tyra Lynne Banks is one of the most famous American television personalities. Better known for her flawless career as a model, she has also been a producer, actress and author. She appeared twice on the cover for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and was one of
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1973
Rising Country Star JT Harker Releases New Single “Drunk People”
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Henry O. Flipper
Henry O. Flipper received degree at West Point and became the first Black graduate.
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15
1877
Carson, Benjamin S. (1951- )
Benjamin S. Carson, neurosurgeon and Republican Presidential Candidate in 2016, was born on September 18, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan.  Carson was raised in a single parent home when his father deserted the family in 1959 when he was eight years old, leaving his mother, Sonya, and his older
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UnitedHealthcare Commits $335,000 To Idaho Organizations To Expand Health Care Workforce and Access To Care
ID, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UnitedHealthcare today announced a $335,000 commitment in funding to Idaho organizations to help close gaps in care among underserved communities, including people in rural areas, …
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Polls open as contentious Allegheny County elections wind down | New Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh’s Downtown city skyline is illuminated by the setting sun on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, as seen from Mt. Washington. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) Sara Innamorato and Joe Rockey finish their race for Allegheny County executive today as voters make their decisions on that
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The fortune of Olympic superstar Simone Biles has little to do with gymnastics - Face2Face Africa
Simone Biles is one of the most iconic and dominant athletes in the world of gymnastics. With her incredible talent, hard work, and unwavering determination, she has shattered records, defied expectations, and inspired millions around the globe. Biles has 30 combined world championships and Olympic
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Africa: Giraffes Could Go Extinct - the 5 Biggest Threats They Face
[The Conversation Africa] Giraffes are the world's tallest mammals and an African icon, but they are also vulnerable to extinction.
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1938
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Editors Barred A Black Reporter From Covering Protests. Then Her Newsroom Rebelled
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