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At the dawn of the 21st-century, researchers at University of Wisconsin–Madison and Texas A&M University sought the opinions of 137 scholars of American oratory on the best speech of the […] The post This Black Woman Inspired King's ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech appeared first on Essence.
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Andra Day Becomes First Black Best Actress Winner in 35 Years
By Jackie Strause Holly Wood Reporter Andra Day won the Golden Globe best actress in a drama trophy for her performance in Hulu's The United States vs. Billie Holiday, becoming the second-ever Black actress to win the category and the first to do so in 35 years. While virtually accepting the award
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‘Finding Tamika’: Erika Alexander Narrates New Audible Series Challenging Media Bias Toward Missing Black Women
Narrated and co-produced by Erika Alexander, Audible's new series "Finding Tamika" is a true-crime audio experience exploring the case of Tamika Huston, who went missing in 2004.
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African American History Museum to Mark Women's History Month by Spotlighting Notables in Arts, Entertainment
The National Museum of African American History and Culture will honor prominent Black women in the arts and entertainment industry during March in recognition of Women’s History Month. The post African American History Museum to Mark Women's History Month by Spotlighting Notabl
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International Women's Day 2021: #ChoosetoChallenge • EBONY
“A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change.” (International Women’s Day, 2021) In 1913, the first observance of Women’s Day to be celebrated on March 8th was commenced with it later being recognized as International Women’s Day in 1975. International Women’s Day is
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Hutt and Lemelle Among 40 Diverse Women Honored by Cultural Inclusion Foundation - Los Angeles Sentinel
The Cultural Inclusion Foundation (CIF) kicked off Women’s History Month with its inaugural event by honoring 40 high-profile women, including Councilmember Heather Hutt and social change activist Marie Lemelle, on March 3 in
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Simmonds Sisters, Declared Doctors on Same Day, 'Just Getting Started'
The Simmonds sisters — the daughters of Virgin Islands artist/culture bearer El’Roy Simmonds, and educator/children’s advocate Carmen Simmonds — participated in the hooding ceremony for Capella University’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Ph.D. program on Saturday in Charlotte, North
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Barack Obama's Launches New Leadership Program Focused on Civic Engagement
Barack Obama is launching a new leadership network focused on engaging emerging leaders around civic engagement, reports Washington Post. The former president’s vision for the Change Collective is to “develop, connect and elevate changemakers across the country.' According to the report, the init
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Financial Female Bosses Show Us How To Level Up In EBONY's Third 'Women Up' Live • EBONY
EBONY's 3rd installment of 'Women Up' highlights women entrepreneurship and strategy.
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Exclusive: Watch Danielle Brooks As Mahalia Jackson In ‘Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia’ Trailer
Another trailer has dropped today in anticipation of Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia—and ESSENCE has the exclusive for you. Lifetime has released another trailer for the forthcoming gospel biopic starring SAG
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Women Born for Such a Time as This! (a Purim celebration) - Los Angeles Sentinel
Jewish celebration of Purim was born out of the Book of Esther in the Bible.  The post Women Born for Such a Time as This! (a Purim celebration) appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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The Receipts: Dorothy Height
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The California Black Media Political Playback: Black Advocates Celebrate Women’s History Month
By Tanu Henry and Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media Your weekly news roundup of stories you might have missed. Black Advocates Celebrate Women’s History Month (CBM) - March is Women's History Month, and several California organizations are celebrating trailblazing women mak
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DaShana Jelks Returns to Birmingham as CFO of YWCA Central AL
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The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Community Service
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Black Culture, History and Music – The J. Morris Journey - The New York Beacon
When people think about community service, black history and the culture, people often haveJ. Morrisin mind. Always musically inclined, his artistic destiny was prophesied to be at a local church years before his birth. Starting off as a natural on drums, his talent went from
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6 Times Black Women Started History-Making Social Movements - Blavity
As we have highlighted Black history in February and are now highlighting Women’s history this month, it is only appropriate to examine the historical impact of Black women in this country.
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The Last Word: Black women’s organizations matter - Garland Journal
By Dr. Julianne MalveauxColumnist March is Women’s History Month, and this month is the perfect time to lift the Black women’s organizations that make such an essential difference in our […] The post The Last Word: Black women’s organizations matter appeared first on Garland Journal.
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Black Women Who Came Through and Made History (But You May Have Missed It) • EBONY
Black women have laid the blueprint and simultaneously constructed the tools needed to execute the vision and get sh*t done. At America’s core, there is an unspoken acknowledgment of the many ways Black women have saved this country throughout history yet their praises are infrequently
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The NAACP Los-Angeles Branch Armed Services and Veterans Committee Salute the Women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during Women’s History Month Observance - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Francesca Andre Uses Her Creative Eyes To Tell Black Stories Through Photography
Francesca Andre is a talented photographer who uses her creative eye to tell Black stories. Now, meet the woman behind the lens. The post Francesca Andre Uses Her Creative Eyes To Tell Black Stories Through Photography appeared first on NewsOne.
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Michelle Obama To Be Inducted Into National Women’s Hall of Fame
It wouldn’t be Women’s History Month if we didn’t acknowledge our forever First Lady Michelle Obama. According to CNN, the National Women’s Hall of Fame has tapped the Becoming author as one of its
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Women Veterans Week Proclaimed in Prince George’s
Out of the 60,000 military veterans who reside in Prince George’s County, slightly more than 10,000 are women. The post Women Veterans Week Proclaimed in Prince George’s appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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A Record Number of Black Women Are Running in The 2022 Midterms. We Need to Elect Them.
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Simmonds Sisters, Declared Doctors on Same Day, 'Just Getting Started'
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'I Am Debra Lee' Is a Manual for Getting to the Top of the Boadroom
Debra Lee, who served as the groundbreaking CEO of BET from 2005 to 2018, is sharing her life story in I Am Debra Lee, her fascinating new memoir. Starting with her life growing up in Greensboro, North Carolina, she shares how her parents, especially her dad, steered her toward excellence. Lee re
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The Finance Bar CEO Marsha Barnes Shares 3 Tips for Financial Wellness
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