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North Carolina legislature passed anti-Klan Law.
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12
1869
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William H. Rehnquist confirmed as Supreme Court justice despite opposition of civil rights organizations.
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Dec
10
1971
Madeline Swegle Makes U. S. Navy History
Lieutenant Junior Grade Madeline Swegle is the U.S. Navy’s first Black woman tactical air pilot.
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Two hundred Black leaders met in New York,
Two hundred Black leaders, meeting in New York, expressed support for Andrew Young and demanded that Blacks be given a voice in shaping American foreign policy.
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Aug
22
1979
NGC concludes COVID-19 sensitization in the South East region of Sierra Leone
Following a five-day visit to the southeast of Sierra Leone, Hon. Kandeh Yumkella – leader of the national Granf Coalition (NGC) in parliament, has completed his coronavirus disease sensitization
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Iran Issues Arrest Warrant for Donald Trump, Says It Will Prosecute Him Even After Presidency Ends
Iran is seeking to arrest President Donald Trump for his role in ordering drone strikes that killed an Iranian general as he was visiting Baghdad []
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Madeline Swegle becomes U. S. Navy's 1st Black female fighter pilot : TheGrio
History has been made this week with the announcement that Madeline Swegle is set to become the U.S. Navy’s first Black female tactical fighter pilot. The post Madeline Swegle becomes U.S. Navy's 1st Black female fighter pilot appeared first on TheGrio.
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National Guard troops imposed limited martial law
National Guard troops imposed limited martial law in Cambridge, Md., after open confrontations between demonstrators and white segregationists.
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Jul
12
1963
Race riot in Florida
Race riot, Tampa, Florida. National Guard mobilized.
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Jun
11
1967
Mayor Garcetti Announces Major Steps to Promote Racial Equity in Los Angeles
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Lincoln Alexander
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Jun
25
1968
Outkast
Outkast was sued by civil rights icon Rosa Parks after they used her name as a song title on Aquemini. The suit was settled in 2005… Dre is not related to fellow rapper Dr. Dre.
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Lewis Franklin Powell confirmed as Supreme Court
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1971
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The Civil Rights Act of 1960 (Pub.L. 86–449, 74 Stat. 89, enacted May 6, 1960) was a United States federal law that established federal inspection of local voter registration polls and introduced penalties for anyone who obstructed someones attempt to register to vote. It was designed to deal with
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Uganda: Mbale Council Meeting Turns Chaotic As Councillors Exchange Fists
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First phase of drain, gully cleaning starts in two weeks
MINISTER of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says the island's municipal corporations will be rolling out the first phase of their disaster risk mitigation programme in two weeks, for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June
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General Lester L. Lyles
Lester L. Lyles was Commander of the Air Force Material Command of the U.S. Air Force. Previously, General Lyles served as Vice Commander of Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill AFB, Utah. He served as Commander from 1993 until 1994, then commanded the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles
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Black Lieutenant General
Maj. Gen. B.O. Davis Jr., assistant deputy chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, named lieutenant general, the highest rank attained by a Black to date in the armed services.
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Apr
16
1965
To Save Black Lives, and the Soul of Our Nation, Congress Must Act Boldly - Los Angeles Sentinel
For too long, Black people in America have been burdened with the unjust responsibility of keeping ourselves safe from police. The post To Save Black Lives, and the Soul of Our Nation, Congress Must Act Boldly appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Uhuru blocks MPs’ push for a special expenses account
Uhuru seals a loophole that would have allowed the National Assembly to ring-fence its annual budget from cuts by the Treasury.
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Hellshire vendors plead for beaches to stay open
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National Guard mobilized to quell rioting in
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1971
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President Eisenhower established Government Contract Compliance Committee to supervise anti-discrimination regulations in government contracts.
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1953
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The U. S. Navy Celebrates First Black Woman Tactical Jet Pilot
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Gang busters!
THE security forces have established a new special team to target the gangsters believed to be behind the majority of the almost 700 murders recorded across the island since the start of this year.Writing in the latest edition of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Orders, Police Commissioner Major
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Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1935-1967)
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1935
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