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Dobbs, Mattiwilda (1925- )
Mattiwilda Dobbs, an accomplished opera star, was born July 11, 1925 in Atlanta, Georgia. Although she was the fifth of six daughters and her father worked as a mail clerk, he was able to provide her and all of her sisters with a college education.  Dobbs began singing and playing the piano as
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Source: Black Past
Mar
8
1954
Kenya: Gor Mahia Midfielder Dreams Big After CAF Goal
[Nation] Gor Mahia defensive midfielder Sydney Ochieng' says his first goal in the Caf Champions League has motivated him to work hard and cement his place as regular at the club as he targets a call up to the national team.
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Kenya: From Teenage Mum to Thriving Entrepreneur
[Nation] Growing up, Teresia Wanjiru wanted to become a doctor. She believed that a good career would be their ticket out of Mathare slums, where she and her siblings were raised by a single mother.
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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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Aug
4
1963
No Grinch, Trump or Pandemic Can Stop Time – Free Press of Jacksonville
By Emily Cardenas - As I watch cable news in the throes of the holiday season, “bah humbug” comes to mind. As if the coronavirus surge wasn't enough – eliminating every possibility of spending time [...]
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Single Parents Have Increased Heart Health Risks | Afro
By Black Health Matters Nobody needs a study to tell them being a single parent is tough. “This is a group of people who are kind of carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, right?” said Dr. Natalie Stokes, a cardiology fellow at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “You’re
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Black Healthcare Providers Organize To Build Trustworthiness Of COVID-19 Vaccine Process
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Africa Losing U.S.$25.7 Billion to Fraudsters Using Tax Havens
[East African] Governments in Africa lose about $25 billion annually to corporate abuse by multinationals who transfer profits to offshore tax havens and to individuals engaging in tax evasion through undeclared assets.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Somalia - Early Warning System Helps Farmers Survive Floods and Droughts
[Dalsan Radio] The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has helped set up the Drought Operations Coordination Center in Garowe, which issues warnings to communities facing flooding and droughts, particularly farmers and herders.
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Cameroon: Panje Itoe Beryl - Minproff Delegate Promoted Minas SG
[Cameroon Tribune] President Paul Biya on June 30, 2020 appointed Panje née Itoe Beryl Ikome the new Secretary General of the Ministry of Social Affairs.
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Opinion: What we can all learn from Biden's refusal to feed the troll
Hear! Hear! After four years, the bully has been removed from the bully pulpit, writes Jan Erkert. The question is, are we willing to let him go?
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Rwanda: Africa Volleyball Federation Announces 2021 Competition Calendar
[New Times] The African Volleyball Federation (CAVB) has released the calendar for 2021, which has a number of events lined up in different age categories.
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Top African-American Women in Tennis
In 1950, Althea Gibson made history when she became the first African-American to play in an international tennis tournament. Six years later, Gibson made history when she became the first person of color to win a Grand Slam title at the French
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Norwegians With Cabins in Sweden Sue to End Quarantine Obligation – The Wilmington Journal
OSLO, Norway — More than 1,000 Norwegians have filed a lawsuit against their government over COVID-19 quarantine restrictions that prevent them from using their weekend homes in nearby Sweden. This is the first Scandinavian lawsuit aimed [...]
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Nigeria: What I Told 36 Governors - Buhari
[Vanguard] President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja ended a meeting with 36 state governors on the issue of security with a charge to them to work more with traditional rulers and community members to improve local intelligence gathering that will aid the work of security agencies.
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Deborah Catchings-Smith
My Sigma journey began more than 39 years ago and continues to be filled with memorable moments of true Sisterhood, service and leadership. Being an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated has been one of the most enriching and rewarding experiences of my adult life. It has been an
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ACH Clear Pathways purchases Kaufmann Center in Hill District
In fact, as the organization ACH Clear Pathways celebrated its groundbreaking of a new addition to the Kaufmann Center, the building in the Hill District now owned by ACH Clear Pathways, Dr. Butler joked about his moment to speak to the crowd, sandwiched in between well-known local orators like
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Rwanda: Midfielder Mukunzi Believes He Still Has Room for Improvement
Rwanda international Yannick Mukunzi has said that he still has a long way to go to reach his full potential despite being one of the best midfielders of the last decade in the
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Charles White Born April 2, 1918. Renowned African-Americccan artist born in Chicago, IL; died October 3, 1979. Charles White began his professional career by painting murals for the WPA during the Depression. He was influenced by Mexiccan muralists Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siquieros. Among
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Apr
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1918
Happy campers: Top family-friendly camping spots in Gauteng, North West
Kids love camping and after a topsy-turvy year of lockdown and homeschooling, what better way to celebrate the holidays than getting out into the great outdoors and having some fun in the sun.
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Robert Smalls steals Confederate ship
It has just gotten dark on the evening of May 12, 1862. General Roswell Ripley and the other white confederate officers of the
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May
12
1862
Zimbabwe: Chinese Miners Turn Hwange's Deka Road Into a Death Trap
[New Zimbabwe] Hwange -- Villagers in Makwa, Hwange East Constituency are fuming over the destruction of Deka Road by Chinese-owned mining companies operating in the area.
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Biden Wants Congress To Give Lloyd Austin The Same Courtesy It Gave Mattis
… general, would be the first African-American to lead the Pentagon, but …
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Florence Griffith Joyner
Florence Dolorez Griffith Joyner was an American athlete, who is considered to be one of the fastest women of all time. She was also known for being a trend setter on the field, with her fashionable outfits and long nails. She was born in Los Angeles, California on December 21, 1959 and raised in
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Dec
21
1959
Paramedic survives shooting in Cape Town, saved by bulletproof vest | News24
A Cape Town paramedic was shot while driving a patient to hospital in Mitchells Plain at 03:00 on Tuesday.
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Lying Donald Trump Says Colin Kaepernick Should Get NFL Spot “If He Deserves It” [Video]
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Legendary “After the Pain” soul singer Betty Wright dead at 66
“Betty Wright” rose to fame in the 1970s with hits such as “Clean Up Woman” and “Tonight is the Night,” and later on telling women “Don’t blame Mr. Charlie, Mr. Charlie is just a man doing the best he
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Elijah McClain died in police custody in August, millions demand justice
Last August, police officers in Aurora, Colorado, approached 23-year-old Elijah McClain as he walked home from a convenience
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Fred Williamson
Born on March 5, 1938, in Gary, Indiana, Fred Williamson has remained under the spotlight in various fields for a long time. Former Football player and actor, Williamson has produced and directed various movies along with being a black belt in Kenpo, Shotokan Karate and
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