Southern Company, Apple Partner To Launch New Digital Hub For HBCUs

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Southern Company, Apple Partner To Launch New Digital Hub For HBCUs

The Southern Company and Apple are teaming up to launch the Proper Center, a digital learning center and business incubator that will be based in Atlanta, Georgia available for HBCU students.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Do the Right Thing” is free to rent on several platforms all week and an online discussion will be held with director Spike Lee on his 1989 film about racism, protests, police brutality and a New York neighborhood in turmoil. Universal Pictures is offering the film for free

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life and Accomplishments

Martin Luther King, Jr. was the charismatic leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Chosen to lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott at its genesis in 1955, the year-long nonviolent struggle brought King under the scrutiny of a wary and divided nation. However, his

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E. Patrick Johnson named School of Communication dean; first African American in that position

E. Patrick Johnson has been named the next School of Communication dean, according to a Northwestern News

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Source: Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

TIDAL and Elect Justice Team Up for National Vote Early Day | Chicago Defender

Elect Justice will hold a live event today to promote early voting by providing community services as well as an opportunity to cast ballots. The early voting event is sponsored by When We All Vote, Black Voters Matter, REP CA, Roc Nation, United Justice Coalition, The Collective, National

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Source: Chicago Defender

Temptations’ Otis Williams talks music, history, and the Temps’ 60th anniversary

Otis Williams, the founding and only surviving original member of the legendary super-group, The Temptations, joined BlackPressUSA for an exclusive live interview to discuss music and social

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TIDAL and Elect Justice Team Up for National Vote Early Day | Chicago Defender

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Shape The Culture to host Unity Rally in Kelly Ingram Park

Shape the Culture, a digital platform that focuses on highlighting the good work young individuals are doing to impact and move the country forward, will host a “Be the Change Unity Rally” on Sunday, June 21 at Kelly Ingram Park located in downtown

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Source: The Birmingham Times

L’Oreal Re-Hires Model After Being Fired For Speaking Up Against Racism

In 2017, a Black model for L’Oreal named Munroe Bergdorf was fired for speaking up about systemic racism while under

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Source: The Black Chronicle

Public Safety Agencies Continue to Support Residents’ Right to Peaceful Protest as ILNG Completes Mission | The Crusader Newspaper Group

As the Illinois National Guard completes its mission in support of municipalities across the state, the administration is continuing to work with local governments to protect Illinois residents and safeguard their rights to peacefully

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Family of George Floyd launch foundation, honor his life with homeless event -

The family of George Floyd recently announced that they will commemorate his life by formally launching a nonprofit foundation and participating in a homelessness event that Floyd attended annually before his death. Source

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Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

Michelle Obama says she has 'low-grade depression' - Voice Online

FORMER US First Lady Michelle Obama has said that racial injustice, the COVID-19 pandemic

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Source: Britain's Favourite Black Newspaper - Voice Online

Delivery Service Drizly Celebrates Juneteenth By Highlighting Black-Owned Alcohol Brands

“Distribution of these brands today is limited on

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Freddy And Jason Used To Scare Me, But My Name Shouted At A Protest Is A More Terrifying Possibility - Blavity

Throughout every protest participated in. The number of names of the deceased I screamed, I fear that I might be next.

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Source: Blavity News

André 3000 Releases Merchandise to Support Black Lives Matter Movement

On Wednesday, June 10, André announced he’s releasing new merchandise and will donate the proceeds to the Black Lives Matter

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Southern Company Gas donates $1 million to Morehouse School of Medicine for health equity

This contribution is a part of the $50 million commitment from Southern Company and its subsidiaries to historically black colleges and universities

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Source: Atlanta Tribune

Chicago Syrup Maker Sees Spike In Sales From Aunt Jemima Controversy

Michele Foods, a black-owned company that manufactures gourmet syrup, sees a huge increase in sales in light of the controversy over the Aunt Jemima brand.

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NFL Comments on George Floyd and Gets Roasted on Kaepernick

He was blackballed by the NFL after silently protesting police brutality by silently taking a knee on the sidelines during the national anthem at the start of NFL

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Source: The Florida Star

Rwanda: Rwamagana Leaders' School Reaches Out to Citizens

Rwamagana Leaders' School, a secondary school in the Eastern Province has undertaken a commendable initiative of supporting the community during the Covid-19 pandemic

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Source: allAfrica.com

NBCUniversal Partners With HBCUs To Launch NBCU Academy

NBCUniversal will be partnering with Morgan State, Clark Atlanta and other schools to launch the NBCU Academy for diverse journalism students

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Temptations’ Otis Williams Talks Music, History, and the Temps’ 60th Anniversary – The Mississippi Link

The Temptations’ Otis Williams joined BlackPressUSA for an exclusive live interview to discuss music, history and social

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Source: The Mississippi Link

Viola Davis Call To Pay Me What Im Worth Is What The World Needs Now

The Oscar winner's fierce declaration reemerged on social media to turbocharge calls for equity in Hollywood.

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3 Men Indicted on Murder Charges in Killing of Ahmaud Arbery

ATLANTA (AP) — Three white men have been indicted on murder charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man fatally shot while running in a suburban neighborhood near

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Opinion: Too Many African American Children Are Born in Shackles

Police serve as an occupying force in poor communities of color because those communities exist — often created by red-lining — worsened by savage inequality of schools and health care and job

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Creoles of color

The Creoles of color are a historic ethnic group of Creole people in Louisiana (especially in the city of New Orleans), Southern Mississippi, Alabama, and Northwestern

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How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health During The Coronavirus Pandemic

We may have a long way to go before we feel “normal” again, but there are ways to cope until we get there. Experts say this year ― from the…

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Source: The Black Chronicle

“Moment of Mourning” Event and Community March on July 4th

Raising the Bar, Unity Gospel House of Prayer and local college students organize community mourning event

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

Hosanna School Museum’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Commemorates 400 Years of Perseverance Through History, Culture and Achievement | Afro

Hosanna School Museum’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Commemorates 400 Years of Perseverance Through History, Culture and Achievement

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

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