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Civil rights movements
Civil rights movements are a worldwide series of political movements for equality before the law, that peaked in the 1960s.[citation needed] In many situations they have been characterized by nonviolent protests, or have taken the form of campaigns of civil resistance aimed at achieving change
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Former Houston Astros Baseball Player and New York Yankees General Manager Bob Watson Dies at 74
“Bob Watson was a highly accomplished figure in our National Pastime and a deeply respected colleague for those of us at Major League Baseball,” Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement Friday
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Norfleet, Tia (1986– )
Shaunita Latrice “Tia” Norfleet is the first and, as of 2016, only African American female to be licensed as a NASCAR driver. Born on May 1, 1986, in Suffolk, Virginia, Tia is the daughter of Bobby Norfleet, a professional racecar driver in the 1990s. Her mother’s name is
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1
1986
Zindzi Mandela latest: Bantu Holomisa gives a car-crash TV interview
Bantu Holomisa was asked for his opinion, following the tragic death of Zindzi Mandela. It seems the UDM leader missed out on his morning coffee, though...
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(1948) Harry S. Truman, “Special Message to the Congress on Civil Rights”
By 1947 the question of black civil rights in the South had become a national issue when a committee President Harry S. Truman appointed to study the issue called for legislation which among other things would to protect voting rights for Southern blacks and provide federal protection against
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Rwanda: Genocide Suspect Appears Before Paris Court
The United Nations has hailed the arrest of a wanted Rwandan genocide suspect, Felicien Kabuga, who appeared before a Paris court under heavy police protection on
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How sharks sold Sh500m ‘air’ to Kenya Re
Archival records indicate when this Joreth land was surveyed in 1975 by a Mr James Kamwere, and Kenyatta was shown the 100-acre land he was to buy, he realised that the deed plan and title had included the Karura Forest
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No home, no hope ... It’s a dog’s life
Deprived of work and access to aid, thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa living in Morocco are struggling to make ends meet under Covid-19
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'A leader in her own right' - Ramaphosa pays tribute to 'fearless political activist' Zindzi Mandela | News24
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Zindzi Mandela as a “fearless political activist who was a leader in her own right”.
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(1898) Alexander Crummell, “The Attitude of the American Mind Toward the Negro Intellect,”
? Alexander Crummells remarkable career spanned much of the 19th Century.  Before the Civil War Crummell had established his credentials as an abolitionist, educator and lecturer in England as well as the United States.  In the 1850s he was a member of the faculty of Liberia College.  After the war
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Mauritania
National name: Al Jumhuriyah al Islamiyah al Muritaniyah
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NASCAR Takes Action on Becoming a More Diverse and Inclusive Brand
Earlier in June, Mobile, Alabama native Darrell “Bubba” Wallace and driver of the #43 car, owned by Legendary Richard Petty and his Motorsports team, raised some eyebrows when he requested that NASCAR “Get rid of all Confederate
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JUST IN | Zindzi Mandela, 59, has died | News24
Zindzi Mandela, the eldest daughter of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died.
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Deaths and destruction as floods ravage southern China
Rainstorms and floods battered southern China killing some 78 people since the start of June, according to the Chinese emergency management
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ICT: Precious skills for individuals, and for society - TechCentral
Promoted Digital upskilling cannot be a gradual process. It requires a fundamental, economy-wide programme to equip our country for the future, writes Huawei South Africa CEO Spawn Fan.
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Racial integration
Racial integration, or simply integration, includes desegregation (the process of ending systematic racial segregation). In addition to desegregation, integration includes goals such as leveling barriers to association, creating equal opportunity regardless of race, and the development of a culture
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Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes | The Atlanta Voice
Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nation’s criminal justice system through such changes as eliminating agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the use of surveillance technology is set to be unveiled Tuesday by the Movement for Black Lives. Dubbed the
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After being refused or ignored by seven ports, 180 migrants enter Italy
After spending 11 days at sea on the humanitarian rescue ship Ocean Viking, which declared a state of emergency over six apparent suicide attempts, 180 ...
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What are the questions to ask yourself to make a successful first purchase of an apartment or house? Its not easy to find your way around when you are a first-time buyer (person who makes his first real estate purchase). Here is a guide to the first purchase of a home based on 5 questions Continue
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Black owner of French-style rosé label is on a mission to change the pink drink's perception
du Rosé, Burston is an African-American pink wine-loving entrepreneur. The long finish. As an African-American man who owns a rosé
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The ANC took 62.2% of the vote in May 2014 elections, handing Zuma a second term as president. The opposition Democratic Alliance placed second, 22.2%. Despite its landslide victory, the ANC has seen its popularity diminish in recent years due to allegations of corruption, growing income
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Watch out Hilux and Ranger, the other bakkies are coming
Buying a bakkie is going to become a lot more exciting in the next few years as a number of new bakkies enter the market, some of which will come from the least likely of names.
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Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes - Black News Channel
By KAT STAFFORD Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nations criminal justice system through such changes as eliminating agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the use of surveillance technology is set to be unveiled Tuesday
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Mayor names Lafayette Crump to head city development
Commissioner-nominee is a champion of economic growth and inclusion On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett appointed Lafayette Crump as Commissioner of City Development. Commissioner-designate Crump is a Milwaukee native, an attorney, and a widely respected figure in the
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Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson and Winnie, dies at 59
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of South African anti-apartheid leaders Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died aged 59. State television South African Broadcasting Corporation has reported that Mandela died at...
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Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Kate Hudson is an American singer and actress. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 12, 1981 to Darnell Donnerson and Samuel Simpson. She started singing in her church choir as a child and also performed in community theatre. She graduated from high school in 1999 and enrolled at
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1981
1.5m Kenyans beat corona lockdowns to file tax returns
1.5m Kenyans beat corona lockdowns to file tax returns
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Mali
Most of Mali, in West Africa, lies in the Sahara. A landlocked country four-fifths the size of Alaska, it is bordered by Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, and the Côte dIvoire. The only fertile area is in the south, where the Niger and Senegal rivers provide water for
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Tunisia hopes to identify deceased migrants | Africanews
It is a herculean task, but authorities in Tunisia hope to identify the bodies of thousands of deceased migrants who have disappeared on the perilous journey to Europe by
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