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Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia (1885 – )
Founded in 1886 by Pastor John Andrew Parker, a freedman, Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia had only 13 members and no church building upon Parker’s passing in 1894 and when Alfred Daniel Williams became its second pastor.  Williams’ powerful sermons and strong leadership skills increased
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Phillips Chapel CME Church, Las Cruces, New Mexico (1911- )
In 1911 a group of African Americans and Hispanics joined to build a small chapel, one of the first for the town of Las Cruces, New Mexico Territory. Their church, Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist Episcopal (now Christian Methodist Episcopal) CME Church is located in the Mesquite Historic District
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Fantasia Got Fans Crunked During the Bayou Classic Halftime Show -- Plies Gives Post-'Thanksgiving Leftovers Itinerary' & More | PicVIDEOs | EURweb
*Fantasia brought the good times and vibes as she performed 'When I See You' with the Southern University marching band at the Bayou Classic halftime show. Fans were definitely feeling what Tasia was giving, 'We need more of these band/orchestral arrangements of popular Black songs!!!' Another
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One Down, Two To Go: Charlottesville Removes “At Ready” Confederate Statue Near 2017 White Nationalist Rally Site
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Tom Turpin: Renowned Musician & Owner of a Popular Gathering Place for Ragtime Musicians
Tom Turpin was a musician and businessman whose bar in St. Louis became an important gathering place for ragtime musicians, including Scott Joplin. Turpin was born in Savannah, Georgia, and moved with his family to St. Louis in the early 1880s. Turpin’s father ran a saloon and was active in local
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Potential U.S. Senate Appointee Karen Bass solidifies the idea of Women in Power - Los Angeles Sentinel
Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Karen Bass has amplified the call for justice countless times within Capitol Hill. The major benchmark Bass headed this year was the drafting and passing of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, unveiled on June 8; a “bold, comprehensive approach to
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Brandon Scott Wins Democratic Nomination for Baltimore Mayor | Afro
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Mississippi Governor Challenged On His ‘Culture Of Life’ Fails To Address State’s Overall Poor Health And Well-being
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Nigeria: Buhari Calls for Knowledge Sharing Among Nations to Battle COVID-19
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Louisville Police Are Now Required To Wear Body Cameras After Breonna Taylor Shooting
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Everyday Value investing in Jamaica’s future
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Why Black-led Banks Are Key to Driving Racial Equity – Free Press of Jacksonville
THE ATLANTA VOICE –  The Atlanta Voice July 7, 2021  News Source: www.blackpressusa.com) By Brian Lamb and Byna Elliott, JPMorgan Chase - At JPMorgan Chase, our view is that true racial equity will occur in [...]
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Columbus, Ohio, Takes Down Statue Of Christopher Columbus : Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice : NPR
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