South Africa: Expropriation Without Compensation - ANC Numbers Get Its Way, but Effectively Scuppers Section 25 Constitutional Amendment

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Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke

'It Is a Sad Day': Court Decides Jamaican Schools Can Legally Ban Locs

On Friday, a high court in Jamaica ruled that schools have the right to ban students with locs from attending classes. The decision comes as the two-year

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Raymond A. Pearson v. Donald G. Murray (1936)

January 15, 1936, Decided

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Source: Black Past

Jan

15

1936

Boston Busing Case

Morgan v. Hennigan, 379 F. Supp. 410 (D.C. Mass., June

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Source: Black Past

Jun

21

1974

Liberia

Liberia /l aɪ ˈ b ɪər i ə/ ( listen), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its west, Guinea to its north and Ivory Coast to its east. It covers an area of 111,369 square kilometers (43,000 sq mi) and has a population of

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Source: ThoughtCo

Jul

26

1847

Algeria: Draft Constitution - Possible Extention of Debate Campaign for Reasonable Length of Time

Algiers — Minister Counselor for Communication, official Spokesman of the Presidency of the Republic Belaid Mohand Oussaid underlined Tuesday a possible extension, for reasonable length of time, of the debate and explanation campaign on the draft constitutional revision in order that the expected

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Source: allAfrica.com

EXPLAINER | Why we celebrate Africa Day | News24

In South Africa, the day is largely a reminder of the country's relationship with the continent from which it was largely cut off during the apartheid era.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Ramaphosa ally to head new ANC interim leadership group in politically troubled Free State | News24

Former Free State MEC Mxolisi Dukwana, a key ally of President Cyril Ramaphosa's, is expected to lead an interim leadership structure of the ANC in the Free State.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

ANC plan to create new basic income grant, possibly with R350 payments

Ace Magashule says the ANC has been considering a new basic income grant 'for many years' - and the monthly payments could be set at R350.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Hyman, John Adams (1840-1891)

John Adams Hyman was born into slavery on July 23, 1840 in Warren County, North Carolina. Hymans thirst for knowledge resulted in him being sold away from his family for attempting to read a spelling book that was given to him by a sympathetic white jeweler. He continued to seek knowledge at his

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Source: Black Past

Sep

14

1891

Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) was the seminal post-Reconstruction Supreme Court decision that judicially validated state sponsored segregation in public facilities by its creation and endorsement of the “separate but equal” doctrine as satisfying the Constitutional requirements provided in

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Source: Black Past

Why Byron Allen’s Comcast Settlement Win Is an “L” for Black America – Voice and Viewpoint

Earlier this year, Allen’s legal challenge reached the United States Supreme Court to determine whether Allen could proceed with his civil action under Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of

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Source: Voice and Viewpoint – Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper

Devolution relevant for government to deliver

THE 2013 Constitution recognises that a government that is too centralised, operating largely out of Harare, is less likely to be truly democratic and accountable and will certainly be less efficient and responsive to the specific needs of communities at a local level. Devolution is especially

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Why Byron Allen’s Comcast Settlement Win Is an “L” for Black America

Earlier this year, Allen’s legal challenge reached the United States Supreme Court to determine whether Allen could proceed with his civil action under Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of

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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

Tanzania: AG Faults Queries On Mwambe's MP Status

State lawyers, comprising Principal State Attorneys Vicent Tango, George Mandepo and Alecia Mbuya as well as State Attorney Erign Rumisha, told the High Court panel comprising Judges Issa Maige, Stephen Magoiga and Seif Kulita that the petition is unmaintainable in

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Source: allAfrica.com

Brown v. Board of Education

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954), was a landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the Court declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional. The decision overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson decision of

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Source: BlackHistory.com

‘Storyteller’ Morrison files constitutional motion over delays in awarding damages

Deported Jamaican Richard 'Storyteller' Morrison who was wrongfully extradited to the United States in 1991 has brought a constitutional motion in the Supreme Court. Morrison is seeking leave to go to the...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

“We the People……” – Dallas Post Tribune

By Rev. Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper The Constitution of the United States starts with the words, “We the People,” not “Me The People.” Donald Trump and those who follow him would change those words and, in effect, replace Democracy with Racism. The

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Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.

Zimbabwe: Govt to Change Its Constitution Under Cover of COVID-19

Analysis - President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is in the process of pushing through dubious constitutional amendments under the cover of COVID-19, reversing years of effort that gave rise to Zimbabwe's current constitution.

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Source: allAfrica.com

I Have a Dream

I Have a Dream is a public speech delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, in which he calls for an end to racism in the United States and called for civil and economic rights. Delivered to over

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Source: ThoughtCo

Federal Court Upholds Law Denying Voting Rights To Formerly Incarcerated People With Outstanding Court Fees In Florida - Blavity

Voters in Florida decided to give ex-felons the right to vote again, but Florida has found another way to keep the right to vote away.

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Source: Blavity News

Algeria: When Boycott Is the Best Way to Participate

[Chatham House] A historically low turnout in the recent referendum highlights the urgent need for those in power to deliver serious reform for democratic change.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Moves to Checkmate Chiwenga

[Zimbabwe Standard] President Emmerson Mnangagwa is behind Zanu PF's renewed push for sweeping amendments to the constitution to put a leash on Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, who is said to harbour ambitions for the top office, it has been revealed.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Fugitive Slave Act of 1850

For the slave act of 1793, see Fugitive Slave Act of

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Source: BlackHistory.com

Sep

18

1850

How constitutional crisis could have been avoided | The Standard

BY ALEX MAGAISA

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Source: The Standard

Dred Scott

Dred Scott was a slave who lived during the early 19th century and was the first slave who sued his master for freedom in a court of law. He was born into slavery in Virginia and was the property of the Peter Blow family. His birth name was Sam, but he changed it to Dred after his dead brother. The

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Source: Black History Resources

Ramaphosa condemns corruption in ANC at Charlotte Maxeke commemoration | News24

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the commemoration of struggle stalwart Charlotte Maxeke to condemn corruption within the ANC's ranks.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

History of Slavery in America

Follow the timeline to learn more about the history of slavery in the United States, including the arrival of the first African slaves to America, the federal banishment of slave importation, and the abolishment of slavery in the United

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Powell v. Alabama (1932)

October 10, 1932, Argued

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Source: Black Past

South Africa: ANC Appoints High-Powered Legal Team to Oppose Ace's Court Challenge

[Daily Maverick] Following a meeting of the ANC's national officials on Monday, the party has indicated that it will oppose the court application by its secretary-general, Ace Magashule, to lift his temporary suspension.

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