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Philippa Duke Schuyler: Pianist Received National Prominence at Young Age | BlackPressUSA
By Tamara Shiloh African American author and journalist George Schuyler and white artist and journalist Josephine Cogdell’s marriage was dubbed “the most celebrated interracial marriage of the Harlem Renaissance.” The couple had one child, Philippa Duke Schuyler (1931–1967). From
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Houston man gets life in prison for shooting death of 21-year-old in 2017 news - The Black Chronicle 21YearOld, crime, Death, harris c
HOUSTON – A man from Houston, known as Horace Harris, has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting 21-year-old Melton McGee in 2017. Harris confronted life imprisonment
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Southwest Flight Attendant Alerts Police After Suspecting Mom Of 'Trafficking' Biracial Child
The passenger said she and her 10-year-old child should receive an apology for the "traumatizing" experience, and called on people to "check your bias."
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Philippa Duke Schuyler: Pianist Received National Prominence at Young Age | Post News Group
Americans were in awe of young Philippa Duke Schuyler’s genius. The media often reported on her progress, specifically the Pittsburgh Courier. She received guidance, mostly from her mother, into adulthood. But as she became an adult, white America’s fascination with her talent waned. What she had
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Linguistics to data strategy: A journey of innovation & empowerment
Leading the Data Strategy Revolution with Dow Jones The post From linguistics to data strategy - a journey of innovation and empowerment appeared first on DiversityQ.
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W. Kamau Bell Explains Why His Latest Doc ‘1000% Me’ On ‘Mixed’ Kids Is So Personal
Exploring matters of race has become W. Kamau Bell’s calling card. His long-running CNN docuseries United Shades of America, which exposes and probes into provocative issues in communities across the country has earned him three Emmys. In his Showtime docuseries, We Need to Talk About Cosby, whic
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Why does Texas have so many elections, and why do few people vote in them? | Texas News | San Antonio
Why does Texas have so many elections, and why do few people vote in them? | Texas News | San Antonio news - The Black Chronicle 2022 elections, Antonio, Arts, Concerts, Court of Appeals, Court of Criminal Appeals, Culture, Democracy Day, Elections, Events, Harris
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Black conservatives, Mattress Mack sue Harris County - Texas Metro News
By Aswad Walker A national Black conservative group has teamed up with a local business icon, not to sell more product or make cute commercials, but to sue Harris County. Houston’s […] The post Black conservatives, Mattress Mack sue Harris County appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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As Electoral Disputes Mount, one Texas Court Case Takes Center Stage - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Elections in Harris County, Texas, home to Houston, the state's biggest city, are coming under the microscope this week as the Democratic stronghold faces unprecedented intervention from the state’s GOP-led Legislature. Various problems in last
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White Mom Sues School Board Claiming CRT Made Her Biracial Son Identify As ‘Just A Black Man’
Charlottesville mother Melissa Riley is among other plaintiffs suing the Albemarle County School Board because she blames an anti-racism curriculum for making her biracial son identify as "just a Black man." She said it has caused "racial issues" in her
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UGA Gives Special Recognition to Historically Black Fraternities, Sororities | BlackPressUSA
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — A crowd of spectators representing students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members gathered for the ceremony and to tour the marker installation. The markers, which are made of granite, bear the name and official seal of each fraternity or sorority, the date on which
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Six Years After A Harris County Constable Killed Ashtian Barnes, His Family Fights For Justice
Wednesday, Aug. 17, would have been Ashtian's 31st birthday. Instead of celebrating another birthday with their beloved brother and son, Ashtian's mother and sisters are still fighting for a sliver of
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Biracial Woman Althea Bernstein Set On Fire By Four White Men
[ad_1] The police department in Madison, Wisconsin, is investigating a possible hate crime committed against a biracial woman earlier this week after she was allegedly set on fire by four white men according to Madison 365. On Wednesday, 18-year-old EMT Althea Bernstein reportedly suffered
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Book Reveals the Untold Stories of the World’s Top Black Pro Wrestling Champions
A new book profiles the few elite wrestlers of African descent who had the honor of being crowned world heavyweight champion by major wrestling promotions.
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Republican Operatives Target Black Houston Neighborhood With Fake Voter Affidavits
The Harris County Elections Office warned voters about a voter intimidation scheme in the historic Black neighborhood of Sunnyside in Houston.
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Taye Diggs Writes A Children's Book About Racial Injustice
By Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer “Why?: A Conversation About Race” by actor Taye Diggs with illustrations by Shane W. Evans is an unvarnished look at social activism from the eyes of Black children as they struggle to understand demands for change. It was released on Feb. 1 from
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A Diverse Jury Delivers Justice for George Floyd | Post News Group
Right up to when the verdict was read the anxiety level was so high, people all over the country were fearful. This case was really the People vs. the Cops. Leave it to diversity. The post A Diverse Jury Delivers Justice for George Floyd first appeared on Post News Group.
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Healing Through Art at West Oakland’s Alena Museum | Post News Group
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Why Do So Many Places In Texas Have 'Negro' In Their Name, Despite A Law Against It?
Texas lawmakers voted to remove the word "Negro" from geographic features in 1991. But a federal board blocked the proposed name changes, and since then, almost none of them have been changed.
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Hero Or Villain? Alleged $3.3M Scheme That Fixed People's Bad Credit Leads To Felony Charges
Roekeicha Brisby is accused of illegally fixing people's credit through a credit scheme that erased more than $3.3 million in credit debt. The post Hero Or Villain? Alleged $3.3M Scheme That Fixed People's Bad Credit Leads To Felony Charges appeared first on NewsOne.
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Trump allies probe for election system weaknesses in Texas and other key states | Texas News | San Antonio
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FREE! Bill Cosby released from prison due to technicality – African American News and Issues
Bill Cosby’s 2018 sexual assault conviction was vacated on Wednesday due to a technicality. Cosby was freed and this unexpected turn in the case led to outrage from sexual assault survivors and their supporters.
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Fate of George Floyd Pardon Request Now With Texas Governor - Voice and Viewpoint
By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press A Texas agency on Monday, October 4, approved a request that George Floyd be granted a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid. The unanimous
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Nia Long Responds To Fan Support Amid Ime Udoka's Alleged Cheating Scandal | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Twitter has rallied behind Nia Long after she was reportedly blindsided by her fiance and Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka's alleged affair. On Thursday (September 22), the Boston Celtics announced the season-long suspension of their head coach due to 'violations of team
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At 27, Nigerian-born Giannis Antetokounmpo is the youngest and 4th highest paid NBA player, earning $86.5 million in 2022
According to the Forbes NBA highest-Paid Players 2022, Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo, age 27, is the 4th highest-paid NBA player with an earning of $86.5 million. His earnings comprised $42.5 million ON-COURT and $44 million OFF-COURT. He currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. The 28-year-old
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Lone Star College received the 2021 Diversity in Business Award from the Houston Business Journal for promoting and advancing diversity. The award honors organizations and individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to promoting practices that advance diversity and inclusion.
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Facebook’s “We the Culture” Panel Discusses Black Portrayals in Mainstream News | Post News Group
The increase in Black representation in the news media was discussed when the topic turned to controversy surrounding Rachel Nichols, an NBA sportscaster on ESPN. In a July 2020 leaked recording, she appeared to be uncomfortable sharing hosting duties with Maria Taylor, another ESPN personality
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