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Let Us Spray: How Graffiti Went From Clandestine Act to Urban Art

The word graffiti comes from the Greek term "graphein," which means "to draw, write, or scratch." It also translates to "scribble" or "inscription" in Italian ("graffito," singular; "graffiti" plural.)

Source: The Washington Informer

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A. Philip Randolph Institute (1965- )

The A. Philip Randolph Institute was founded by and named for labor leader Asa Philip Randolph, who was the longtime president of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters union. Randolph and his friend and fellow activist Bayard Rustin founded APRI in 1965 after their successful 1963 March on

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Source: Black Past

Uganda's Most Pierced Man Speaks Out On Life, Body Art

Davis Kizza Kana a.k.a Rasta Kana has 83 piercings on his body making him Uganda's most pierced

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Black Youth Are Central Force in California George Floyd Protests

Sale and other members of the youth-led movement met officers of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) at the steps on the east side of the state building adjacent to California State Capitol

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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

(2004) Barack Obama Keynote Address At The Democratic National Convention, Boston

On July 27, 2004 Illinois Senatorial Candidate Barack Obama was propelled onto the national stage when he was chosen to give the keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention. Obama, then an Illinois State Senator, easily won his campaign the following November and became the fifth African

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City Council Places Oakland Youth Vote Measure on November Ballot | Post News Group

The Oakland City Council voted unanimously at its Tuesday meeting to place an Oakland Youth Vote measure on the November ballot, which would give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in Board of Education

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Africa's Young People Get Boost From New Partnership

After months of successful and continuous collaboration, the Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) and ITC's Youth & Trade programme have joined forces to get more young people involved in reaching the Sustainable Development

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Source: allAfrica.com

Pgh Police Chief: ‘Excessive force is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at any level’

Courier Staff Writer

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Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Announces 2020 Edition of Y'ello Scholars Program

Lonestar Cell MTN has announced the launch of its scholar program, the Y'ello Scholars Internship and Graduate Trainee program for

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About a dozen civilians killed in Eastern DRC

A dozen civilians were killed by armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in two separate attacks in the North Kivu and Ituri provinces, local sources said

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Obama Thanks Protesters, Encourages Young People To Take Advantage Of The Moment

Source: YouTube / Obama Foundation

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Coronavirus Update: Trump Publicly Clashes With Fauci And Pushes To Open Schools In The Fall

These cases include more than 150 children in several states, mostly in New

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Guion "Guy" Bluford: First African American In Space

Guion Guy Bluford, Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 22, 1942. His mother Lolita was a special education teacher and his father, Guion Sr. was a mechanical engineer. The Blufords encouraged all four of their sons to work hard and set their goals

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'Say Less': Drake Donates $100,000 to Help George Floyd Protesters

Drake may have been born and raised in Canada, but he stands in firm solidarity with those in the United States who are protesting George

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Bartech Founder John W. Barfield is Celebrated in Inspiring Detroit Public TV Documentary

Bartech, a leader in global workforce solutions, is proud to announce that Detroit Public Television (DPTV) will broadcast a one hour documentary about the company’s founder, John W. Barfield. Based in part on his autobiography, “Starting From Scratch: The Humble Beginnings of a Two

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Source: Savoy Network

Impact of COVID-19 on democracy in Africa [Interview with Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh]

As Africa battles COVID-19 experts believe the pandemic will have an impact on elections and democracy in various African

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South Africa: With Enough Support, People Can Grow Their Own Food

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted how impoverished people and the working class suffer when food prices rise and jobs disappear, prompting a renewed interest in working the

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MLB and City of Houston Parks Department Agree to Continue MLB Youth Academy at Sylvester Turner Park

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department recently announced the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Major League Baseball Youth Foundation and the Astros Foundation, are extending the operating agreement between the entities for the MLB Youth Academy at Sylvester Turner

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(1946) W.E. B. DuBois, “Behold the Land”

On October 20, 1946, seventy-eight year old W.E.B DuBois delivered the address at the closing session of the Southern Youth Legislature in Columbia South Carolina. Although this was one of his last major orations, he used the occasion to inspire his audience to continue the struggle for racial

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Ice Cube to Black Press of America: ‘You’re All We’ve Got’

Today, Cube is not only one of the world’s biggest music stars, but he’s also at the top of

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Minneapolis burning should not come as a surprise

This has been building in Minneapolis for years, and it likely started boiling as protesters reminded us, in December of 1990 with the murder of Tycel Nelson by cowardly Minneapolis cop Dan May, who ironically is still with the department as a high-ranking

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Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was an African-American civil rights activist who was born on the 4th February 1913. She was popularly known as “The first lady of civil rights” and the “mother of the freedom movement”. She became prominent after she refused to move from her

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How High School Seniors can Navigate COVID-19 Uncertainty

For high school seniors bound for college, the COVID-19 pandemic struck at a pivotal time in life — as they finish one chapter and prepare to start a new

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Source: The Birmingham Times

Pandemic-recovery forecast: African Americans face long road

Rep. G.A. Hardaway (D-93) said it needs to be a primary focus for African Americans, who are more likely to have underlying conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and asthma that can contribute to the mortality rate of

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Outspoken Libyan princess Alia Al Senussi supports ‘New Saudi’ art scene

Princess Alia Al Senussi speaks to Inspire Middle East

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Nok Culture: Sub-Saharan Africa's First Civilization?

Nok Culture spanned the end of the Neolithic (Stone Age) and start of the Iron Age in sub-Saharan Africa, and may be the oldest organized society in sub-Saharan Africa; current research suggests it predated the founding of Rome by some 500 years. Nok was a complex society with permanent settlements

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Joe Biden’s Plan for Empowering Black America

In a news release, the campaign noted that Biden “knows we need a comprehensive agenda for African Americans with an ambition that matches the scale of the challenge and with a recognition that race-neutral policies are not a sufficient response to race-based

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Born William Henry “Bill Cosby” Jr. on July 12, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he describes himself mostly as a “class clown” during his school years. He was class president as well as captain of the basketball team at school. He acted in a number of school plays and in

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Jackie Robinson Foundation Announces Honorees for 2016 Awards Dinner

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) announced that it will honor cosmetics industry pioneer Bobbi Brown with its ROBIE Humanitarian Award, Pittsburgh Steelers Chairman Ambassador Dan Rooney with JRF’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and Vista Equity Partners Founder and CEO Robert F. Smith with the

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Influential Puerto Rican Activist Group the Young Lords

In late July 1969, the group staged their first action in an effort to force the City of New York to increase garbage pick-up in East

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University of California to Eliminate ACT and SAT Test Requirements Until 2024

As academic leaders try to find solutions, the University of California system announced that they will suspend ACT and SAT testing requirements for admission through

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