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Photo credits: The NAACP Enolia Pettigen McMillan(October 20, 1904 – October 24, 2006) was an African American educator, civil rights activist, and community leader. She was the first woman to become the national president of the NAACP. BornEnolia Virginia Pettigenin Willow
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Source: Black Then
Mary J. Blige Reveals She ‘Cried Like A Baby’ On the Night of Her 50th Birthday
By Victor Omondi Mary Jane Blige has often been called the Queen of Hip Hop. Her music has landed her a number of awards, including Grammy.She just turned 50 and she just can’t hide her joy. Recently, during a virtual interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Blige wouldn’t go without mentioning her
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Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson Convenes Public Health professionals for Community Health Forum - Los Angeles Sentinel
Racism and inequality continue fueling coronavirus-related deaths among Black and Brown Angelenos. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson recently hosted a public forum for residents in South Los Angeles to hear directly from Black public health professionals about how to protect our community from
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Actress, Influencer Lends Voice to Domestic Violence in Black Communities
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Samantina Zenon is a mental health care advocate, educator, and actress. In 2019
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A Labor of Love: Black Maternal Health Experts Discuss Equity at Town Hall | Community | The Michigan Chronicle
Native Detroiter Yolanda Brown-Spidell, of Westland, was on the operating room table in her hospital gown about 16 years ago when she firmly stood her ground on what she wanted, and didn’t want, right before her fifth C-section. Her anaesthesiologist [a young, white male] had told her he was going
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New Biden Ads Emphatically Answer Trump’s Question To Black Voters: ‘What Do You Have To Lose’
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' presidential campaign released a trio of new ads targeting all Black voters, especially Black women, and answered Trump's "What do you have to lose" question he posed to Black people four years ago.
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WILLIAMS: Black Women, My Sisters
Without reservation or shame, I proudly acknowledge the obstacles which Black women had to overcome while providing a nurturing and protective environment in the face of hostilities intent on physical and psychological
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How Black Women Can Conquer Fibroids And Menopause
Fibroids are a common occurrence among Black women. So common, in fact, that 90% of us will develop them at some point in our lives. However, we can recognize them […] The post How Black Women Can Conquer Fibroids And Menopause appeared first on Essence.
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Maia Chaka Hired as NFL’s First Black Woman Referee
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October 18: Happy Birthday to Legendary Novelist Terry McMillan
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Meet Kamala Harris’ Unapologetically Black Senior Staff | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.newsone.com By Bruce C.T. Wright Tina Flournoy, Symone Sanders and Ashley Etienne join a steadily browning and diverse Biden administration. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris‘ senior staff is shaping up to be a proper representation of the voters who are largely credited for her and Joe
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Sistahs on the Frontlines: Local Black Women Are Fighting For Others During These Challenging Times — The Sacramento Observer
From calls for better healthcare access and outcomes to personal pleas for police reform, Black women have long been at the forefront, driving change. The past few months have shined a light on issues that Black women have been speaking out about for ages and as the nation battles dual pandemics
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NFL Executives on Diversity: ‘We’ve Got to Do Better’ - Voice and Viewpoint
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Ron Rivera of the Washington Football Team was the only minority head coach hired in the NFL heading into the 2020 season and, to the highest-ranking African American in the sport, that’s unacceptable. “When you look at mobility of
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“I Am Extremely Grateful”: Black Woman Attacked Outside Harlem Liquor Store Speaks Out After Suspect’s Arrest
On Sunday police arrested Tyrone Cooper, according to a tweet from NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison. Cooper was apprehended in Brooklyn after officers responded to a domestic violence call.
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Poised with Purpose: Black Female Local Leaders Make Moves with Their Communities Top of Mind | Community | The Michigan Chronicle
We already know that Black women are bosses - at the helm of wherever they choose to go. And they carry with them all the determination, grit and grace that it takes to get the job done. At the municipal level, Black women are continuing to break barriers and their leadership skills have been
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COMMENTARY: Exhale. Inhale. Roll Your Sleeves Up
NNPA NEWSWIRE — At 11:34 on Saturday morning, the good news trickled down. Biden won. Kamala Harris is Madame Vice President (MVP). People were sending funny and smart text messages. From one friend – ‘ladies keep your shoes on, there is glass on the floor. Exhale. Savor the feeling. Kamala’s win
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Making ‘Herstory’: From DA To DC, Kamala Harris’ Amazing Rise Through The Democratic Ranks
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Georgia’s Black Voters Expected To Make The Difference In Runoff Elections
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Happy Birthday to Dr. Patricia Bath, Inventor of the Laserphaco Probe for Cataracts
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California Black Women Leaders Organize to Open Paths for Others - Voice and Viewpoint
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Singer Apologizes For Referring To Candace Owens As ‘Nappy A**’
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Colonel Ruth A. Lucas: First African-American Woman to Rank Colonel in U.S. Air Force
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