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Kwanzaa: The River City celebrates African American culture and heritage
… as a way to bring African Americans together by remembering their … as a race of African Americans much of our history … year as a recommitment to African American ancestry. “It’s kind … , an effort to reconnect African Americans to where they originally came …
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Shalena Jones says she will work for all the community as Chatham County District Attorney - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
Shalena Jones is making history in Chatham County. She is the first African American woman to be elected District Attorney. Last week Jones beat incumbent Meg Heap by a margin of a little more than 7,000 votes.
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NOAA announces discovery of 207 year old shipwreck in Gulf
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SC state epidemiologist gets COVID-19 vaccine - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
South Carolina's state epidemiologist hopes others will join her in taking the COVID-19 vaccine once it's available to them.
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2020 census: Jacksonville sees large increase in African American population
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Norfolk to Savannah: Group of friends takes 800-mile bike ride to bring awareness to cancer - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
A group of cyclists rode hundreds of miles to explore their history and to help fight cancer. With every pedal, they're sharing one serious message.
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3ID recognizes local African American service members - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… vital roles on the force. African Americans make up about 19 percent … fought a war in which African Americans did not serve proudly.” At … Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, African Americans hold various positions, from chaplains …
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Sheriff's office: St. Helena Island man missing, endangered - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a man considered missing and endangered.
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99-year-old is 1 of Jacksonville’s oldest living African American WWII veterans
At 99 years old, Willie Robinson Sr., a World War II veteran living on Jacksonville’s Northside, has no intention of slowing down.On Veterans Day, he’s reminded of the years he served in the U.S. Army during the World War as well as the Korean War. …
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Lucinda Williams Adams recounts college journey leading up to historic Olympics - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — When you hear the name Wilma Rudolph, people automatically think of Olympic royalty. She’s the athlete who won gold medals in the 1960 Olympic games – and set records in the process. One of her most memorable races was the historic 4×100 relay, where she anchored team USA to
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New Body Camera Video Shows Moments After Arbery Shooting - Voice and Viewpoint
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Duval GOP opens RNC Black American Community Center on Normandy Boulevard
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AP-NORC poll: Many Black Americans doubtful on police reform
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Group gathers in Savannah to honor Native Americans on National Day of Mourning - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
While many Americans mark the fourth Thursday of November as a time to give thanks, it’s recognized as a day of reflection and remembrance among Indigenous people who recognize the darker side of Thanksgiving.
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Judge rejects plea deal for two men convicted in Ahmaud Arbery’s murder
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SC Department of Education launches student writing contest to celebrate African American history - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Savannah alderwoman's Kwanzaa Krawl highlights local restaurants - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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