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Destruction of Frederick Douglass' Statue In Rochester, NY - Reflects Freedom Loving Americans. - ThyBlackMan
It never fails that at least one of my student’s response to Frederick Douglass’ infamous speech What to the Slave is the Fourth of July with a question of “How in the world did Douglass escape the building after those harsh words?”  
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Teachers’ colleges feel financial squeeze
With the 2020-21 academic year fast approaching, some teachers’ colleges are reporting that they are facing financial challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic has put increased pressure on the institutions to secure resources to meet the needs of staff...
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WNBA finally starts
This weekend the W becomes the first domestic league dedicating its entire season to Black Lives Matter as well as honoring Blacks who have died at the hands of police. Source
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WATCH: Militia groups face off in Louisville | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
Around 500 armed demonstrators wearing all-black uniforms marched with the “Not F****** Around Coalition” Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky, drawing hundreds of onlookers and rival militia counter-demonstrators. The NFAC describes itself as an all-black militia group committed to racial justice. The
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Diaspora urged to join national day of prayer
NEW YORK, NY: Jamaicans at home and those scattered across the globe are being encouraged to remain steadfast in their vision of achieving spiritual renewal and transformation in these challenging times. That is the view of the Reverend Newton...
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Lincoln the Emancipator: The Civil War & the Continuous Battle Against Northern Negrophobia (Part 2 of a Two-Part Series)
By LaKeshia N. Myers My uncle George used to say, “Down South racism is out in the open; if a redneck tells you they don’t like Negroes, he means it. Up North, racism is more subtle, polite-like; they just don’t hire you, or if you get hired, they’ll give you one hell of a hard […]
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Elderly Taiwanese couple tops the fashion world with clothes left at their laundry | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
An elderly Taiwanese couple has become fashionistas using clothing left behind by customers at their dry-cleaning business in Taiwan. The fashion-forward couple, in the western coastal city of Taichung, has amassed 122,000 followers since their Instagram account, wantshowasyoung, went live two
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LeBron James joins push to turn out ex-felon vote in Florida | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Gary Fineout, Politico A group founded by NBA superstar LeBron James and other Black athletes and entertainers is stepping into the fight to register Florida voters with felony records, saying it will help pay court debts and fees so they can cast ballots in the November presidential
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Swiss attorney general offers to quit after court rebuke over FIFA meeting - Stabroek News
ZURICH,  (Reuters) - Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber offered to resign yesterday after a court concluded he covered up a meeting with FIFA head Gianni Infantino and lied to supervisors while his office investigated corruption surrounding soccer's governing
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Music video creators are coming up with the goods during lockdown despite restrictions - and here are our top six picks of the current crop.
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Religious intolerance - Stabroek News
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Chairman Hastings, Representative Meeks Issue Statement on Foreign Affairs Funding for Diversity and Global Anti-Racism Programs - The Atlanta Inquirer
Chairman Hastings, Representative Meeks Issue Statement on Foreign Affairs Funding for Diversity and Global Anti-Racism Programs Members Commemorate John Lewis’ Yearly Leadership in Securing These Appropriations Requests WASHINGTON, D.C. — Helsinki Commission Chairman Representative Alcee
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Protesters arrested in Seattle after confrontation with federal agents - TheGrio
45 protesters were arrested during a Black Lives Matter protest in Seattle this weekend. Officers and protesters clashed as police... View Article The post Protesters arrested in Seattle after confrontation with federal agents appeared first on TheGrio.
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NNPA Teams with Magic Johnson to Fund Over $100 Million in PPP Loans for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) announced today that he and the NNPA have agreed to assist the efforts of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, and MBE
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The Red Sox Have Put Up A Black Lives Matter Sign By Fenway Park
The Boston Red Sox have expressed their support for the Black Lives Matter movement placing a billboard with the phrase in the city.
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Video auditions can be nerve-wracking, so let New World Dance Theatre director Celeste Botha give you her expert advice.
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Survival Of The Lit-est: Business Owner Noëlle Santos Is Not Backing Down
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Africa: A Breath of Fresh Air - Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng in the UN House
[Daily Maverick] She can tweet advice about flaccid penises and sexual pleasure while calling out global health funders with misguided agendas - it's clear Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng is not going to be a United Nations special rapporteur who baulks at anything.
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Everything We Know About That Fiery Jeep Video Making Waves On The Internet
A woman scorned is nothing to play with. And a Jeep Cherokee owner learned that this week — or so we think. On Wednesday, a video began making waves on […] The post Everything We Know About That Fiery Jeep Video Making Waves On The Internet appeared first on Essence.
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