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The recap—All the 2020 graduates featured in the Couriers Celebrating The Graduates special edition...! | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Couriers entire Celebrating The Graduates special edition, released in print on June 24, 2020, saluting the Class of 2020! The post The recap—All the 2020 graduates featured in the Couriers Celebrating The Graduates special edition! appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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MARTA’s reduced routes may impact voter turnout
It has been a month since MARTA eliminated and reduced transit service throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan area, including Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton and the City of
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Tyler Perry Gifts Atlanta Nonprofit With Van
Tyler Perry gifted a van to an Atlanta nonprofit that provides the homeless with health and hygiene products.
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—DONALD HORNE, Pittsburgh Sci-Tech | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Donald Horne, as he graduated from Pittsburgh Sci-Tech.  The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—DONALD HORNE, Pittsburgh Sci-Tech appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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Percy Lavon Julian
Born: 4/11/1899 Montgomery, AlabamaDied: 4/19/1975 Waukegan, IllinoisPercy Lavon Julian was an American research chemist and a pioneer in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants. He was the first to synthesize the natural product physostigmine, and a pioneer in the industrial
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Boston Police Reform Task Force Final Report
On October 13th 2020, Mayor Marty Walsh formally accepted the final recommendations of the Boston Police Reform Task Force. Please see the Final Report below. For additional information and multi-language translations please see City of Boston website: https://www.boston.gov/departments/mayors-o
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Historian Timuel Black celebrates 102nd birthday | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Erick Johnson Balloons and cameras were everywhere. Drivers honked their horns and waved to the guest of honor. A scholar of Chicago’s Black history, it was historian Timuel Black’s birthday on Monday, December 7, when he turned 102 years old. On a chilly afternoon, Black sat in the middle of
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—IVANNA EUBANKS, West Mifflin Area High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Ivanna Eubanks, as she graduated from West Mifflin Area High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—IVANNA EUBANKS, West Mifflin Area High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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EBONY removes CEO Willard Jackson amid investigation   | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader Staff Report EBONY CEO Willard Jackson Jr. was removed after the board of directors of the iconic magazine discovered several transactions during an ongoing investigation. The board of directors said they will appoint an interim CEO and operating committee. The board also said that it will
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Dear  Nobel Peace Pride selection committee: Please don’t give the Nobel Peace Prize to a bigot/white nationalist and racism supporter such as Donald Trump. Trump is not worthy of getting this important award since his lies, and misinformation don’t reach the quality and character of previous
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Suspected White Supremacist ID’ed After Deadly Shooting Spree At Asian Massage Parlor, Spas Near Atlanta
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African Americans have long defied white supremacy and celebrated Black culture in public spaces - African American News Today - EIN News
From Richmond to New York City to Seattle, anti-racist activists are getting results as Confederate monuments are coming down by the dozens. In Richmond, Virginia, protesters have changed the story of Lee Circle, home to a 130-year-old monument to Confederate General Robert E. Lee. It’s now a new
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Atlanta Mayor Blasts Trump Administration For Limiting Census Collectors
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The Courier is celebrating the graduates—ASANTI RAY, Steel Valley High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Asanti Ray, as she graduated from Steel Valley High School.  The post The Courier is celebrating the graduates—ASANTI RAY, Steel Valley High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—HASSAN DANIEL DAVIS, Montour High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Hassan Daniel Davis, as he graduated from Montour High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—HASSAN DANIEL DAVIS, Montour High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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In August 1955 at the age of 20, Raven Wilkinson became the first African American woman to receive a contract to dance full time with a major ballet company, the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo of New York City, New York.  She was promoted to soloist during her second season with the troupe, and
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The Pinky Cole Foundation, The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation team up to pay Georgia Power shut off notices for more than 100 Atlanta Families | The Atlanta Voice
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—THURGOOD MOSES, Central Catholic High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Thurgood Moses, as he graduated from Central Catholic High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—THURGOOD MOSES, Central Catholic High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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Virginia Judge Blocks Plan To Remove Statue Of Robert E. Lee : Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice : NPR
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—DARYON MALIK GARDNER, Penn Hills High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Daryon Malik Gardner, as he graduated from Penn Hills High School.  The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—DARYON MALIK GARDNER, Penn Hills High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—JADELYN CUNNINGHAM, Penn State University | New Pittsburgh Courier
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