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Evans, Gadson to Be Inducted Into Hall NORMAN—Two men with Oklahoma ties will be among 13 soldiers to be inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame in October in

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(BPRW) HARLEM INSTALL BLACK LIVES MATTER MURAL | Press releases The Black Chronicle

Mural Will Be Created By A Group Of Harlem Artists and Local Community Organizations on Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, Between 125th and 127th Streets Friday, July 3, 10AM

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Siskel Film Center’s ‘Film Center from your Sofa’ presents new releases | The Crusader Newspaper Group

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, M.S.J. The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) continues “Film Center from Your Sofa: Stay Connected and Stream with Us.” New releases that started late last month are “Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things” and “The Invisible

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For Some Black Americans, Love Of Country Means Holding It Accountable - African American News Today - EIN News

. But being a Black American, in particular, one that . But being a Black American, in particular, one that . But being a Black American, in particular, one that University. You have African Americans who are definitely patriotic, but

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Source: Stories About Black History

Indiana man claims group of assailants threatened to 'get a noose'

An Indiana Black man said a group of White men assaulted him and threatened to 'get a noose' after claiming he and his friends had trespassed on private property as they gathered at an Indiana lake over the Fourth of July weekend to watch the lunar eclipse. The incident prompted dozens of people to

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Source: Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper – Journalistic Excellence, Service, Integrity and Objectivity Always

#StayWoke The Oklahoma Eagle Editorial: Include Freedmen and Trump Mascots | The Oklahoma Eagle

The Oklahoma Eagle Editorial Include Freedmen As Nation Reckons With Racial Transgression The United States continues to stare down an uncertain future in the wake of Covid-19 and wrestle with deep seated racism after the gut-wrenching death of George Floyd. There are times these two crises meet

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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle

Arthur Ashe was a twentieth century famous African American tennis player. He is considered the world’s number one tennis player after he won three Grand Slam titles. He was the first black man to be selected for the United States Davis Cup team and won the singles title at

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OBITUARY – Reverend Doctor Helen Rose John | New York Carib News

Reverend Doctor Helen Rose John was born in Georgetown, Guyana, the first-born of five of Clifton Mortimer Llewellyn John, Esq. and the late Reverend Doctor Evelyn Rose John. She graduated from St. Roses High School in 1974.

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Source: The New York Carib News

Redskins to have thorough review of name amid race debate - Black News Channel

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Redskins began a thorough review of their nickname Friday, a significant step toward moving on from what experts and advocates call a dictionary-defined racial slur. Even though owner Dan Snyder had shown no willingness to change

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Free-ish? Wellness Strategies to take care of Yourself During Difficult Times | Chicago Defender

A few weeks ago, we celebrated Juneteenth, a time where we celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. This year, Juneteenth was particularly highlighted in communities, due to recent instances of police brutality and racism. This tension continues as we approach Independence Day

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Source: Chicago Defender

Jones, Williams led Henry in 1990

Thirty years ago, senior Leonard Jones and junior Martez Williams shocked everyone but themselves and Head Coach James Cook. Source

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Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

Javicia Leslie becomes first black actor to play Batwoman role on TV - Face2Face Africa

Javicia Leslie has become TV's first black Batwoman. She is the new lead actress in the CW TV show's second season. Leslie will play Ryan Wilder, a new character who will take over from Kate Kane. The announcement follows the departure of Ruby Rose, who played Kate Kane (aka Batwoman) in the first

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Haiti records 13 COVID-19 deaths over a two day period

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Jul 10, CMC – Haiti has recorded seven deaths over the past 24 hours. The latest figures released by the Ministry of Public Health said that over the past two days, the country had recorded a total of 13 deaths,...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

St Catherine cop on corruption charge gets bail

A St Catherine policeman who is alleged to have accepted $30,000 from an accused man to drop an assault charge against him has been granted bail in the sum of $150,000 with surety. Constable Mark Campbell was ordered to return to the St Catherine...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Audio Reveals Conflicting Accounts Regarding Breonna Taylor Killing

Previously unheard audio of interviews in the investigation of the shooting death of Breonna Taylor have revealed new details about the incident. According to NBC News, the investigator interviewing Sgt.

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Source: The Black Chronicle

Bryan Adams student headed to Texas A&M after overcoming homelessness to finish in top 15 of her class

DALLAS — Undeterred by a crises that led her to homelessness, Angelina Solis will finish in the top 15 of her graduating class at Bryan Adams High School and attend Texas A&M University on scholarships next

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GoFundMe Launched For Black Student Who Collected Garbage Now Going To Harvard Law School

He will be starting classes this fall.

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Channel 4 commissions Damilola: The Boy Next Door - Voice Online

TO MARK the 20th anniversary of Damilola Taylor’s violent murder on the North Peckham Estate,... The post Channel 4 commissions Damilola: The Boy Next Door appeared first on Voice Online.

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Black Mothers Matter: Why Disparities In Health Care Are Causing Too Many Preventable Deaths - Blavity

Black mothers are dying at disproportionate rates as compared to White women in the U.S. due to receiving less quality care caused by implicit and structural biases deep rooted in healthcare.

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Goodwin Receives Endorsement From Muskogee Mayor Marlon Coleman | The Oklahoma Eagle

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire Rev. Marlon Coleman, mayor of Muskogee, has given his endorsement of Jerry Goodwin for City Council District 1 in the City of Tulsa. “I’m excited about the opportunity to serve as mayor of Muskogee. Our campaign was based on hope and the promise of a better future for

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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle

Schenectady police reforms announced as review of Guyanese man’s arrest underway - Stabroek News

After a video of a Schenectady police officer kneeling on the head of a Guyanese man went viral, a review is currently underway while policing reforms, including a ban on the use of a knee to a person’s head or neck as a control hold, have been

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Up close and personal with King 98

AWARD-WINNING South Africa-based Zimbabwean hip-hop artiste Ngonidzashe “King 98” Dondo yesterday said he had come to accept negative criticism associated with the cut-throat music industry. The youthful rapper said he had so far travelled a painful journey in music, but through determination he

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Lifting the Cone of Silence From Black Composers

astonished to see a young African-American graduate student, Alvin Singleton By that point, the African American Policy Forum had already in the 1960s, the African-American experience has been represented 1971 book “The Music of Black Americans” is, as Mr.

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Econet executive Moyo appointed director for regional group

THE South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has appointed Distributed Power Africa (DPA) chief executive Norman Moyo as its new board member.

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Fear in Europe, Asia

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - Asian and European officials pleaded with their citizens yesterday to respect modest precautions as several countries saw coronavirus outbreaks accelerate or sought to prevent new flare-ups, while the virus showed no signs of slowing its initial advance in Africa and the

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Streeter, Mel (1931-2006)

Mel Streeter was born in Riverside, California in 1931. He attended the University of Oregon on a basketball scholarship and was the second African-American basketball player at Oregon after declining an offer by legendary basketball coach John Wooden to attend UCLA, because UCLA did not have an

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Trump rally on Juneteenth in Tulsa called 'slap in the face'

OKLAHOMA CITY — Black community and political leaders are calling on President Donald Trump to at least change the date of an Oklahoma rally kick-starting his return to public campaigning, saying that holding the event on Juneteenth, the day that marks the end of slavery in America, is a “slap in

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Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com

The 1928 Bunion Derby: America’s Brush with Integrated Sports

In the following account sports historian Charles Kastner describes the Bunion Derby, the 1928 cross country footrace that captured the nation’s attention in the spring of 1928 and the remarkable group of black runners who participated in that event. For a detailed discussion of the race, see

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Dr. George Rawls: One of the First Black Surgeons to Practice in Indianapolis

Dr. George Rawls was one of the first black surgeons to practice in Indianapolis beginning in 1959. He also served as an assistant dean of the IU School of Medicine in the 90s. Rawls was born in Gainesville, Florida, and received his undergraduate degree from Florida AM University. From there he

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Although Oklahoma Tried To Bury The "Black Wall Street", This State Is Deeply Rooted In The African American Story. 5 Little-Known Facts About Oklahoma’s Black History You Should Know

Although Oklahoma Tried To Bury The “Black Wall Street”, This State Is Deeply Rooted In The African American

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Henry calls for more women in Seasonal Overseas Work Programme

Newly appointed Minister of Labour and Social Security, Mike Henry, says he wants to see more women involved in the Seasonal Agriculture Workers programme (SAWP) between Jamaica and Canada. Henry made this disclosure during a courtesy call at...

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