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A John Lewis Tribute | Afro
JOHN LEWIS John has always been one of my heroes, stubborn, courageous, principled, and kind, and with a streak of impish humor. Among his denim-clad peers in SNCC, he always dressed in a suit and tie—always. His slight speech impediment, a slurred lisp, made you listen closely to him. Although
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Staying Fit And Healthy Without The Need To Go To A Gym | Brothers on Sports
How many times have you ever written down “I am going to start working out and live a fit and healthy lifestyle.” or something similar to that in your new year’s resolution? We thought so. We all want to get healthier and have a fabulous physique but the thing is, the call of the couch
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Beverly Johnson recalls pool drained at fashion shoot because she's black : TheGrio
Supermodel Beverly Johnson rose to fame when she became the first Black American model to appear on the cover of... View Article The post Beverly Johnson recalls pool drained at fashion shoot because she’s Black appeared first on TheGrio.
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Terry Crews Wants To Defund PornHub
By Victor Omondi As activists and organizations like Black Lives Matter are advocating for the defunding of police, Terry Crews has decided to state his position against PornHub boldly. The actor isn’t new to making headlines for his views, and he’s yet again making waves after posting a tweet on
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Dominion Energy Commits $35 Million to Initiative Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Student Scholarships
  Dominion Energy is launching a $35 million initiative in support of African American and underrepresented minority students. This six-year program will support historically black colleges and universities in Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina. Additionally, as part of the
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Hair Entrepreneur Talks Returning To Salon Amid COVID-19
Abra McField is the owner of Abra Kadabra Hair & Healing based in Missouri and is one of many hair entrepreneurs becoming acquainted with the new normal.
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'Flawless Goddess': Reginae Carter Fans Go Crazy Over Her Captivating Beauty
Reginae Carter knows how to turn up the heat on social media. The 'T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle' star often shares jaw-dropping pictures […]
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John Lewis, Legendary Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies After Losing Cancer Battle
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Jeremy Moorhead/CNN One of America's most revered figures from the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s has passed away, according to a number of national media outlets. Politico reported on Friday (July 17) that U.S. House Representative John Lewis
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The US loses two icons of the civil rights movement in one day - L.A. Focus Newspaper
John Robert Lewis died at age 80 after a battle with cancer. Rev. Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian died at age 95 of natural
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The CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MOURNS THE LOSS OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The Congressional Black Caucus released the following statement on the passing of House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman and Congressional Black Caucus Member, Congressman John R. Lewis (GA-05): The world has lost a legend; the civil rights movement has lost an icon, the City of
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Batwoman: The CW casts Javicia Leslie as new series lead for season 2
The CW has found its new Batwoman. Actress Javicia Leslie (God Friended Me) will take over the lead role in Batwoman Season 2. As previously reported, The CW isn't recasting the Kate Kane role following Ruby Rose's abrupt departure from Batwoman. Instead, Leslie has been cast as a new character
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Obama credits John Lewis with helping him become first Black president : TheGrio
President Barack Obama paid tribute to John Lewis on Saturday saying that the late civil rights leader and Georgia congressman... View Article The post Obama in tribute credits John Lewis for his presidency: 'I was only there because of the sacrifices he made' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Bay Street entrepreneur pledges to fight racism
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United Way of Greater Atlanta announces 'United for Racial Equity and Healing' fund | The Atlanta Voice
United Way of Greater Atlanta announced that it has created the United for Racial Equity and Healing Fund to tackle the systemic issues underlying the correlation between race and zip codes, place, and equity. Funds will be invested in organizations in metro Atlanta that are primarily focused on
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Former TelOne goalie hoping for Tshakuma stay
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New documentary captures the many sides of late civil rights lion John Lewis
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Nelson Mandela Lecture: UN head says a new social contract is needed amid rampant inequality | News24
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasised a message demanding human rights and an end to inequality through a new social contract, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Muslim leader finally apologises for failed 1990 coup
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NY City Council candidates condemn 'racist attack' on West Indian Day Carnival Parade
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Like Donald Trump, Joe Biden Would Be a Right-Wing President. - ThyBlackMan
At the end of the next four years, hundreds of thousands of people around the world are more likely to be alive if Donald Trump is president rather than Joe Biden. Donald Trump has resisted new wars and is bringing an end to the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan; Biden has
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New Home: How to Find a Church That Works for Your Family. - ThyBlackMan
(ThyBlackMan.com) Are you looking for a new church home for you and your family? Read to learn how to find a church that you and the fam will love! More than half of Americans belong to a church. If you want to join one or are looking to change from the one you're in, where […]
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Congressman and Civil Rights Icon John Lewis dies at age 80 - Los Angeles Sentinel
John Lewis, lion of civil rights era with long, celebrated career in Congress, has died; diagnosed with cancer in
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YWCA Greater Los Angeles Convened Virtual Town Hall Conversation “Standing in Solidarity” Addressing Racism, Social Injustice and Reform - Los Angeles Sentinel
On Friday, June 26th, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles convened a virtual Town Hall discussion, “Standing in Solidarity” that spoke on the current state of our country. The conversation addressed important topics, such as the most recent Justice in Policing of 2020, racism, reform, and social
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John Lewis, Congressman and Civil Rights Icon, Dead at 80
Representative John Lewis, longtime congressman and Civil Rights Movement luminary, died Friday following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old. 'It is with inconsolable grief and enduring
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South Africa's Leaders Have Had a Crack At COVID-19 - It's Time to Give the People a Go
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Former Bronx Principal Jamaal Bowman Beats 16-Term Incumbent In New York Democratic Primary - Blavity
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The Democrats’ Religion of the Tyrannical Woke. - ThyBlackMan
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