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Black Information Network (BIN) Launches 24/7 Black News Service
On Tuesday, June 30 marked the launch of BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and
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THE GROOVE PROJECT Releases “Beyond the Atmosphere” a New Music Video of the Global Group in Their Studios
The new album - Volume 1: Flights of Fantasy - is a ticket to fly. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, July 12, 2020 ⁨EINPresswire.com⁩ -- Prepare for take-off to destination GROOVE -- the latest from the global group The Groove Project, with guitarists and
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The Top 5 Unforgettable Moments From Yeezy Season 3
An exclusive play-by-play from inside the show.
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LAUSD has no timetable for reopening campuses -
LOS ANGELES — There is still no timetable on when Los Angeles Unified School District campuses may reopen due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the district may need to create a balance of online and in-person classes for the next academic year that starts Aug. 18. That was the word from Superintendent
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Rodney King is beaten by a group of white policemen in Los Angeles, Calif
Rodney King is beaten by a group of white policemen in Los Angeles, Calif
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Mar
3
1991
The Democrats Can’t Condemn Violence, Including Violence Against Police.
Monmouth University surveys over the last five years reveal that black Americans nationwide have become more satisfied with their local police
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Baseball player Darryl Strawberry born
New York Mets controversial star outfielder Darryl Strawberry was born in Los Angeles.
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1962
Netflix Series to Dramatize Kaepernick’s Path to Activism
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colin Kaepernick is joining with Emmy-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay on a Netflix drama series about the teenage roots of the former NFL player’s activism. “Colin in Black White” will examine Kaepernick’s high school years to illuminate the experiences that shaped his
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Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem
Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem kərēm´ ăb´do͝ol jəbär´ [key], 1947–, American basketball player, b. New York City as Ferdinand Lewis (Lew) Alcindor. At 7 ft 2 in. (218 cm), he led the Univ. of California, Los Angeles, to three national titles (1967–69). He was the National Basketball Associations number one
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Netflix series to dramatize Kaepernick’s path to activism
LOS ANGELES — Colin Kaepernick is joining with Emmy-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay on a Netflix drama series about the teenage roots of the former NFL
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Ralph Bunche
Born: 8/7/1904 Detroit, MichiganDied: 12/9/1971 New York City, New YorkRalph Johnson Bunche was an American political scientist, academic, and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Israel.Business / Schooling: Awards / Achievements:
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Arthur Ashe
Born: 7/10/1943 Richmond, VirginiaDied: 2/6/1993 New York City, New YorkArthur Ashe was an American World No. 1 professional tennis player. He won three Grand Slam titles, ranking him among the best tennis players from the United States.Ashe was the first black player selected to the United States
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Health experts fear second wave of coronavirus cases -
LOS ANGELES — California, where health experts warn of a potential second wave of the coronavirus as the economy reopens, is seeing cases rise at a rapid clip, even as other states have seen the first wave fade, it was reported June 3. Numbers compiled by Johns Hopkins University show that
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Surfing Confronts Sports Racist Past After George Floyds Death Free Press of Jacksonville
By Dennis Romero Behind the aloha vibe was the other vibe — a locals-only, whites-only vibe,” said Sharon Schaffer, the first African American female pro in the U.S. One day 40 years ago, actor [...]
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Meghan and Harry sign with same agency that reps the Obamas for public speaking
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty
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New column to tackle COVID, health issues -
LOS ANGELES – A new medical column called “Rx Report” debuts in the Wave this week designed to tackle questions about COVID-19 and other community health and wellness issues, officials announced this week. Written by veteran journalist Marie Lemelle, the column will publish interviews with leading
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Death of artist Charles White (61), in Los Angeles
Death of artist Charles White (61), in Los Angeles.
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3
1979
Pop Smoke Investigation: LAPD Arrests Five Suspects
Three adults and two juveniles are in custody.
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Don’t count on big 4th of July plans - Black Voice News
Good morning, California. It’s Wednesday, July 1. Stricter orders, enforcement today Masked beachgoers at Huntington Beach State Park on May 8. Photo by Lisa Hornak for CalMatters Big barbecues, parades and gatherings aren’t likely in the cards this Fourth of July. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday
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Barack Obama Calls For Nonviolent Protests After Chaotic Weekend
The 44th President says protesters should lead by example.
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Rhodes, J. Steven (1951- )
J. Steven Rhodes, U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 29, 1951.  After graduating from high school he attended Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles, California where he was a member of the LMU 1969 Hall of Fame football
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Warren Moon
Warren Moon is a retired football player, who played for the Canadian and American football leagues. He was born in Los Angeles, California on November 18, 1956 and was the only brother of 6 sisters. His father was a laborer who died of liver disease when Warren was a young child and his mother was
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Nov
18
1956
Mel Franklin dies
Bass Singer Melvin Franklin of The Temptations died of complications following a brain seizure in Los Angeles. He was 53.
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Feb
23
1995
Mike Henry to Stop Voicing Black Character on 'Family Guy'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Family Guy” voice actor Mike Henry said Friday he is stepping down from the role of Cleveland Brown on the Fox animated
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Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson is one of the most interesting inventors ever, not simply because of his invention but more so because of his celebrated and controversial life. Johnson was born on March 31, 1878 in Galveston, Texas under the name John Arthur Johnson and spent much of his teenage life working on boats
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Free Us From the Chains (Once and for All) - Los Angeles Sentinel
We have seen the face of racism, we have had to look deep into its soulless eyes and empty hearts for over 400 years. It rears its ugly head in cycles, recently in the cold-blooded murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna
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Natalie Cole
Natalie Maria Cole, the daughter of R&B legend Nat King Cole, was born on February 6, 1950, in Los Angeles, California. She has followed in her father’s footsteps to become one of the most heard-of R&B, soul and pop musicians of all time. An acclaimed, singer, songwriter and pianist, Cole
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Feb
6
1950
Nipsey Hussle’s Family And Crip Gang Have Yet To Agree On “Marathon” Trademark
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“Stop Killing Us:” Activists Bring Their Pain to State Capitol - Black Voice News
Last week, several California social and criminal justice organizations, as well as community-based groups, gathered for a rally at the state Capitol titled “Stop Killing Us.” Oakland-based All of Us or None (AOUON) organized the event — with the help of other partners across the state — to condemn
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