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Civil and political rights

Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals. They ensure ones ability to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without discrimination or

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(1995) William Jefferson Clinton, “the Job of Ending Discrimination in This Counrt is Not Over”

In July 1995, President Bill Clinton delivered a major speech at the White House in defense of Affirmative Action programs across the nation at a time when many critics were calling for their repeal. He argued that such programs were still needed in a talk he officially titled, The Job of Ending

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Source: Black Past

Washington (State) Omnibus Civil Rights Act of 1957

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The Gambia

U.S. Department of State Background Note

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Two regiments, First and Tenth U.S.C.T., repulsed

Two regiments, First and Tenth U.S.C.T., repulsed attack by rebel General Fitzhugh Lee. Also participating in battle at Wilsins Wharf Landing, on bank of James River, were a small detachment of white Union troops and a battery of Light artillery.

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May

24

1864

HSBC’s Decades-Long Celebration of Individual Differences Sets the Global Bank apart

Since its founding in 1865, HSBC has recognized the need for diverse perspectives in order to serve diverse constituencies. HSBC started in Asia – “H” represents“Hong Kong” and “S” represents “Shanghai” – but had a presence in the United States nearly

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Source: Savoy Network

Gabon

This West African country with the Atlantic as its western border is also bounded by Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and the Congo. Its area is slightly less than Colorados. Most of the country is covered by a dense tropical

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Hannibal

Hannibal was the son of the great Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca. The Greek historian Polybius and the Roman historian Livy are the two primary sources for his life. According to them, Hannibal was taken to Spain by his father and at an early age was made to swear eternal hostility to

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DMX

Name at birth: Earl Simmons

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Kay M. Madati

Prior to Twitter, Madati was Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. Madati lead the teams responsible for all aspects of digital, social and mobile strategy and oversees operations, content creation, technology, product development, and third-party

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Eureka Co-Operative Bank

David E. Crawford opened Eureka Co-Operative Bank in Boston in 1910, 'the only bank in the East owned and operated by â€˜Colored People.'' He was appointed a master in the Chancery by the Governor of Massachusetts in 1915, and in 1916 the citizens of Boston elected him as a delegate to the National

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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years

African-American Businesswomen in the Jim Crow Era

Entrepreneur and social activist Maggie Lena Walkers famous quote is I am of the opinion [that] if we can catch the vision, in a few years we shall be able to enjoy the fruits from this effort and its attendant responsibilities, through untold benefits reaped by the youth of the

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Zimbabwe: ZCTU Drags Govt to Court Over COVID-19 Regulations

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has dragged government to court over perceived illegalities contained in various Statutory Instruments (SIs) outlining Covid-19 lockdown

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Source: allAfrica.com

GlobalHue-Detroit President Detavio Samuels Named To Crain's Detroit Business Influential "40 Under 40" List

GlobalHue, a full-service integrated marketing and digital advertising agency that works with clients such as the Jeep brand, Walmart, United Airlines and U.S Bank, is proud to announce that Detavio Samuels, President of GlobalHue-Detroit, has been named to Crain‘s Detroit Business’ annual

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Debra L. Lee

Debra L. Lee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BET Networks. In this role, Lee runs the leading provider of entertainment for the African-American audience and consumers of Black culture globally. Under Lee’s leadership, BET Networks has become a successfully reinvigorated brand with

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Source: Savoy Network

Starbucks Customers Get Exclusive Preview of Corinne Bailey Rae Album, The Heart Speaks In Whispers

Starbucks announced its first-ever, exclusive preview of a studio album in Starbucks® stores, which will be played overhead more than a week ahead of its official release. Today, at 12 p.m. local time, Starbucks customers will be the first to hear the latest album from GRAMMY award winner Corinne

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Charles Drew

Charles Drew was born on June 3, 1904 in Washington, D.C., the son of Richard and Nora Drew and eldest of five children. Charles was one of those rare individuals who seemed to excel at everything he did and on every level and would go on to become of pioneer in the field of

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Source: Black History Resources

Keep in dark. Feed with platitudes - NEWS & ANALYSIS | Politicsweb

Take the government’s modelling of COVID’s likely trajectory in South

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Source: https://www.politicsweb.co.za

Ellison, Keith M. (1963- )

Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison was born on August 4, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised Catholic in a middle class family which included five sons to a father who was a psychiatrist and a mother who was a social worker. Since childhood Ellison was involved with the civil rights

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Source: Black Past

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4

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(1932) Angelo Herndon Addresses His Jury

Gentlemen of the Jury: I would like to explain in detail the nature of my case and the reason why I was locked up. I recall back about the middle of June 1932, when the Relief Agencies of the City of Atlanta, the County Commission and the city government as a whole, were cutting both Negro and

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Source: Black Past

Jan

16

1933

Nella Larsen is born

Nella Larsen is born in Chicago, Ill. She will write two important novels of the Harlem Renaissance, Quicksand and

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Apr

13

1891

The Suez Crisis: Key in the Decolonization of Africa

In 1922 Britain granted Egypt limited independence, ending its protectorate status and creating a sovereign state with Sultan Ahmad Fuad as king. In actuality, however, Egypt only achieved the same rights as British dominion states like Australia, Canada, and South Africa. Egyptian foreign

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Steven Van Patten & Marc Abbott – AALAS 2019 Nominee

Steven Van Patten & Marc Abbott – Hell At The Way Station

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Source: Dale Dowdie

Princess Cruises Presents New Web Video Series to Guide First-Time Cruisers

Princess Cruises brings the joys of cruising to first-time cruisers with the debut of “Cat’s First Cruise“, a new web video series featuring Cat Greenleaf, three-time Emmy award winner and host of Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf. The video series serves as a useful resource for

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Wineberry, Jesse Calvin (1955- )

Former Washington State Legislator and current internet business entrepreneur, Jesse Calvin Wineberry was born in 1955 in Sedro Woolley, Washington, and adopted by parents Peter and Mary Wineberry. Wineberry grew up in Seattle’s Central District and attended Queen Anne High School. He earned

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William E. Kennard

William E. Kennard served as United States Ambassador to the European Union from 2009 to 2013. In this role, Kennard worked to promote transatlantic trade and investment and to eliminate regulatory barriers to commerce. Currently, Kennard is Chairman and Co-Founder of Velocitas Partners, LLC, an

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Niamey, Niger (1902- )

Niamey is the largest city and capital of the West African nation of Niger. Niamey is located in the southwestern part of the country along the left bank of the Niger River. Niger is the largest nation within West Africa in terms of physical size, and Niamey is the administrative, economic, and

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Kenyatta, Odinga Lay Ground for Changes in House Teams

Radical surgery on National Assembly and Senate committees is in the offing as President Uhuru Kenyatta and Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga lay the ground for smooth implementation of the Building Bridges Initiative

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Source: allAfrica.com

Yohannes, Daniel W. (1952– )

Daniel W. Yohannes, a businessman, philanthropist, and diplomat, was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on September 22, 1952. He moved to the United States at age 17 as an exchange student in the 11th grade, attending high school in Los

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Source: Black Past

Sep

22

1952

The responsibility to preserve

Jiménez-Frei said anyone in the community is welcome to donate to the archive, just as this handmade cross stitch was donated to the archive by history student Katie

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Source: The Spectator

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