Lorenzo C. Wright: “The One Man Track”

Detroit Libraries Offer Help To Students | COVID-19 | The Michigan Chronicle

Metro-Detroit libraries know COVID-19 has altered the 2020-2021 school year and they’re here to help. Equipped with books covering a wide range of topics, Michigan librarians are able to assist students and parents sign-out the necessary items for school assignments. “When your third-grader has

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Gist, Carole Ann-Marie (1969- )

Carole Anne-Marie Gist, the first African American woman to win the Miss USA title, was born on May 8, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan. Gist, the daughter of Joan Gist and David Turner, is of African American and Cherokee heritage. Her parents divorced when she was a young child. Gist graduated from

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Source: Black Past

Mayor Duggan Appoints Former Chief Justice Conrad Mallett as Deputy Mayor

Mayor Mike Duggan announced the appointment of Conrad Mallett, as Deputy

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Gov. Whitmer Closing Indoor Service at Bars— Offers Cocktails-To-Go

Governor Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-143 closing indoor service at bars throughout most of lower Michigan to protect the progress Michigan has made against

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Students went on Strike at U.Michigan

Students struck at the University of Michigan and demanded increased Black enrollment. The strike ended April 2, after the administration agreed to meet their demands.

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Mar

20

1970

Wave Check: “Glam Tech” uses hair trend to “Make Waves” in new Detroit Exhibit | City.Life.Style. | The Michigan Chronicle

The “Making Waves” exhibit is a first of its kind hair sculpting experience full of vibrancy and detail. Created by Kristina “The Glam Tech” Beaty, currently on display at Playground Detroit. The exhibit features an absorbing collection of pictures and sculptures, paying bold homage to Black

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Dr. Cornelius Golightly (1917-1976): The Life of an Academic and Public Intellectual

In the following article Michigan State University professor John McClendon explores the remarkable life of little know early 20th Century black intellectual Cornelius

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Source: Black Past

Wallace Fard Muhammad

Wallace D. Fard aka Wallace Fard Muhammad /f ə . ˈ r ɑː d/ (born February 26, 1877[2]) was a co-founder of the Nation of Islam. He arrived in Detroit in 1930 with an obscure background and several aliases, and taught a distinctive form of Islam to members of the citys African-American

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Source: ThoughtCo

Feb

26

1877

List of ethnic groups of Africa

The ethnic groups of Africa number in the thousands, each generally having its own language (or dialect of a language) and culture. The ethnolinguistic groups include various Afro-Asiatic, Khoisan, Niger-Congo and Nilo-Saharan

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Source: Black Past

Mar

3

2014

Hicks, Irvin (1938- )

Irvin Hicks was a career Foreign Service Officer who rose from a communications clerk position to serve three times as a U.S. ambassador. Hicks served in the Department of State during the nascent years of African Independence from European colonial rule. Hicks was appointed Ambassador

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Source: Black Past

Jul

11

1985

2020 Presidential Debate Live Updates: As Trump’s Tax Avoidance Roils Campaign, Biden Releases Return Showing He Paid $288,000

President Trump had paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2017, which is likely to feature prominently in tonight’s debate. Judge Amy Coney Barrett met with Republican senators hoping to speed her nomination to the Supreme Court.

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Top 10 Famous African American Scientists and their Contributions

We live in the twenty-first century with modern comforts to help make our lives simpler and easier. It wouldn’t have been possible without the unrelenting efforts of numerous scientists and their useful inventions. America is one of the major hubs of new scientific discoveries and behind those are

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Source: Famous African Americans

To Be Equal | Even While Physically Distant, 2020 Grads Find Ways to Celebrate and Inspire

– President Barack Obama, National High School Class of 2020 Commencement

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Source: The New Journal and Guide

Little Richard Laid to Rest at Michigan Alma Mater

Rock 'n' roll legend Little Richard was laid to rest Wednesday at his Alma mater, Oakland University in

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Source: The Washington Informer

Jesse Owens: Four Time Olympic Gold Medalist

During the 1930s, the Great Depression, Jim Crow Era laws and de facto segregation kept African-Americans in the United States fighting for equality. In Eastern Europe, the Jewish Holocaust was well underway with German ruler Adolf Hitler spearheading a Nazi

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Source: ThoughtCo

Tiger Balm U.S. Signs Olympic Gold Medalist Christian Taylor as Brand Spokesperson

Tiger Balm U.S. has finalized an endorsement deal with Olympic triple-jump champion Christian

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Source: Savoy Network

Column: A glimpse into my first violent protest

The sound of rubber bullets being deployed a block away were very much evident from the Black Lives Matter protest gone violent Saturday

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Doc Rivers out as Clippers’ coach after seven seasons

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Doc Rivers would easily be considered the best coach in Los Angeles Clippers history.... View Article The post Doc Rivers out as Clippers’ coach after seven seasons appeared first on TheGrio.

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CDC releases Thanksgiving Guidelines | COVID-19 | The Michigan Chronicle

The CDC released its safety guidelines for Thanksgiving gatherings this holiday season. Michiganders can follow the guidelines according to the level of risk outlined by the health protection agency. Citizens are urged to take precautionary measures to protect themselves and

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Rep. Maxine Waters Keynotes California Statewide Black Graduation

LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) served as the virtual keynote speaker for more than 2,500 African American graduates from 24 colleges across the state of California on Friday, June

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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

McGee, Henry Wadsworth, Sr. (1910-2000)

The first African American Postmaster of a major postal facility, Henry W. McGee, Sr. was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1910, and moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1927. McGee was the first person to rise from the ranks of letter carriers to achieve the status of Postmaster, a post to which he was

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Source: Black Past

Voices of the Civil War Episode 16: "102nd U.S. Colored Regiment"

On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department established the Bureau of Colored Troops to organize and handle the enlistment of black troops into the Union Army. Colored infantries were formed all across the country. On May 23, 1864, the First Michigan Colored Volunteer Infantry was

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Source: AA Studies Research Guide

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable established the first permanent settlement at 'Sk

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable established the first

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Mar

13

1773

Morgan State University Joins Effort to Build a Secure Smart Home | Afro

Research to Focus on Privacy and Security of ‘Smart Things’ in the Home

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

16-year-old dies after screaming ‘I can't breathe’ as homecare employees abuse him

A 16-year-old Cornelius Fredericks in the care of a for-profit residential youth center in Kalamazoo reportedly died two days after employees put their full weight on his chest for nearly 10 minutes, according to attorneys for his

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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

World long jump

World long jump was beat by Bob Beamon, record at 29 ft, 2.5 in at the Mexico City Olympics

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Oct

18

1968

Hart named president of United Airlines

“I am honored and energized as I take on these new responsibilities to lead this incredible team that I am convinced will build United into a thriving industry leader,” Hart said in

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The Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed | An Online Reference Guide to African American History by Professor Quintard Taylor, University of Washington

2001 In January President-elect George W. Bush nominates Colin Powell to be Secretary of State. Condoleezza Rice is also appointed to the positon of National Security Advisor for the Bush Administration. This is the first time either post has been held by African Americans. 2001

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Source: Black Past

Bunting wants greater investment in early childhood education

Peter Bunting, the Opposition spokesman on education, wants more emphasis to be placed on improving the quality of education in the early-childhood sector instead of seeking to play catch-up in later

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Morris F. X. Jeff, Sr: Pioneer in Establishing Recreational & Educational Programs for Black Children

Morris F. X. Jeff, Sr., was a pioneer in establishing recreational and educational programs for African American children when New Orleans was segregated, was born in Morgan

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