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In view of the world's response to the George Perry Floyd murder, give one solution required for progress. By Andy Jones What I think about George Perry Floyd’s death, what I think about his death is, it was not appropriate for those officers who were standing around as if nothing was going on and it []

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Ex-army general eyes Mkanganwi chieftainship

Masvingo provincial development co-ordinator (PDC) Fungai Mbetsa has deferred the hearing of the Mkanganwi chieftainship wrangle, pitting retired Major-General Gibson Mashingaidze against Chapwanya families to the end of this month, citing logistical problems. BY GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA The Mkanganwi

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Don't be fooled by the cancel culture wars: Corporate power is the real force behind racism - African American News Today - EIN News

control. This means reparations for African Americans, the unionization of workers, massive feminism studies, queer studies and African-American studies. The inclusion of voices

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Source: Salon.com | News, Politics, Business, Technology & Culture

SA faced with double storm of Covid-19 and hunger, warns Zulu | News24

"We need to respond as quickly as we possibly can, we need to be agile. The storm is here and there isn’t time," she said.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Government: Ohio state.

In Cleveland Ohio on November 13, 1967, Carl Stokes was the first black elected mayor of a major city. Carl Stokes, grandson of a slave, won the mayoral election over Seth Taft, grandson of President William H. Taft.

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Nov

13

1967

Race riot, Elaine, Phillips County, Arkansas

Race riot, Elaine, Phillips County, Arkansas. Five whites and twenty-five to fifty Blacks reported killed. Seventy-six Blacks were reported lynched in 1919. Kansas City Call founded by Chester Arthur Franklin. Spingarn Medal presented to Archibald Grimke, President of the American Negro Academy and

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Oct

13

1919

Recommendations For Change - My WordPress

Commentary Bishop Frank Rush, Ray Hunt JoAnne Valley Rush I applaud your response. Things are not good now in race relations in this country. And though these acts of horrific racism are not new, the “promise” of change seems to keep eluding those who face it daily. Can you imagine many Moms

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Proclamation on Violence

President Grant issued proclamation on violence in Mississippi.

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Dec

21

1874

Executive Order 9808

In the aftermath of World War II, mob violence and lynching of Black Americans, in conjunction with the continuing controversy about segregation in American society, led President Harry S. Truman to issue Executive Order 9808 on this day which set up a committee to study the protection of civil

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Dec

5

1946

U.S. Coronavirus Cases Continue To Surge, Reaching Nearly 1 Out Of Every 100 Americans - The Seattle Medium

The U.S. has recorded more than 3.3 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, meaning nearly 1 out of every 100 Americans has tested positive for Covid-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 135,205 Americans have

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Source: https://seattlemedium.com

House of Representatives voted, 126 to 47, to

House of Representatives voted, 126 to 47, to impeach President Andrew Johnson.

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Feb

24

1868

Rethinking Justice: “Everyone is Not in a Gang” - My WordPress

Commentary Ruth Hoffman Lach My introduction to police brutality occurred when I was teaching at Westbury High School in the early 90’s and my students told me about their experiences. I never again assumed anything about a uniformed officer. I was introduced to gangs at the same time. Although

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Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass elected President of Freedman Bank and Trust.

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Feb

16

1857

Born: 8/4/1961 Honolulu, HawaiiFirst US President of African origin. Obama served two terms as President and was awarded the Nobel Peace PrizeBusiness / Schooling: Awards / Achievements:

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Re-Air: African American Art Through The Eyes Of High School Students With Disabilities - African American News Today - EIN News

How can the humanities help teens process current-day issues and create a more equitable society? Staff at Wide Angle Youth Media have developed a curriculum called “Why Black Lives Matter: Discussing Race Through Film, Photography, and Design. The

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Source: WYPR

July 31 protests: Churches step in

LEADERS of Christian denominations under the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) have said they will today meet the country’s main political leaders to enable them to find common ground in a move meant to forestall anti-goverment protests planned for July 31. BY BLESSED MHLANGA/TATENDA CHITAGU ZCC

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

President Edwin Barclay of Liberia, first African

President Edwin Barclay of Liberia, first African president to pay an official visit to an American president, arrived at White House.

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Source: Blackfacts.com

May

26

1943

Mkhize defends alcohol ban: 'Every bed, every healthcare worker, every ounce of oxygen is needed' | News24

The decision to reimpose the ban on the sale of liquor was evidence-based and meant to mitigate the strain on the health system during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Korematsu v. United States

Korematsu v. US

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Dec

18

1944

Don’t trust Zanu PF: Madhuku

NATIONAL Constitutional Assembly (NCA) leader Lovemore Madhuku has warned fellow opposition leaders against entrusting the ruling Zanu PF with the role of promoting constitutionalism. BY MOSES MATENGA Madhuku, who has often been described by critics as pro-Zanu PF, told NewsDay on Saturday that he

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

After several postponements by President Gbagbo, Côte dIvoire held its first presidential election in ten years in Oct. 2010. The first round of voting between incumbent Gbagbo and his historic rival Alassane Ouattara, a former IMF official who was excluded from the presidential 2000 race because

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Preaching Black Lives Matter in the national fight for racial justice | The Michigan Chronicle

As protests around the death of George Floyd take place across the United States, messages of transformation and racial justice have never been more necessary or more relevant. Many who have been reticent to speak out on issues of racial inequality in the past now find themselves motivated to take

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Florence Griffith Joyner, track legend born

Delorez Florence Griffith Joyner

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Dec

21

1959

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Born: 6/3/954 Ogwashi Ukwu, NigeriaNgozi Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian economist best known for her two terms as Finance Minister of Nigeria and for her work at the World Bank, including several years as one of its Managing DirectorsBusiness / Schooling:

Harvard University

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Zindzi Mandela, Youngest Daughter Of Nelson Mandela, Passes Away

Zindzi Mandela, South Africa's Ambassador to Denmark and daughter of South Africa’s first Black president, Nelson Mandela, has died.

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First Black Secretary of State: Colin L. Powell

Colin Luther Powell is sworn in by President George W. Bush as Secretary of State. He is the first black secretary of state in U.S. history.

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Jan

20

2001

First Black Presidential Press Secretary

President John F. Kennedy named Andrew T. Hatcher associate press secretary. Hatcher was the first Black to hold this position.

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Nov

10

1960

Robert Weaver, born on this day, beacme the first Black appointed to a presidential cabinet when President Lyndon B. Johnson named him to head the newly created Departmentof Housing and Urban Development.

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Dec

29

1907

Democracies in both India and the US face a similar internal challenge

scenes and in particular, of African-Americans and India’s Muslims. After merely with a wink) to African Americans and also to other Americans

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Source: Latest News, India News, India-China Border, Coronavirus Latest News, Live Breaking News|The Indian Express

Texas As a Slave State

President John Tyler signed the joint resolution of Congress to admit Texas as a slave state.

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Mar

5

1845

Liberian President Killed in Coup

Liberian President William R. Tolbert Jr. and twenty-seven others were killed in coup detat by army enlisted men led by master Sergeant Samuel Doe.

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Apr

12

1980

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