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Largest African American Digital Archive convenes Influential Leaders to stem the loss of Black History | Dallas Weekly
Danny Glover, Ken Frazier, Valerie Jarrett, Eric Holder, Nikki Giovanni, Johnnetta B. Cole, James Clyburn, Anita Hill, Daymond John Featured at The HistoryMakers 20@2020 Convening   Chicago, IL  – 2020 has provided us with many lessons including how public knowledge of the Black experience and the
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General Lloyd Austin Looking to Be the First Black Person to be Secretary of Defense - Los Angeles Sentinel
General Lloyd J. Austin III would be the first Black person to have control over the Pentagon. President-Elect Joe Biden is moving forward with the agenda of inclusion by selecting Gen. Austin as the formidable candidate to lead operations stemming from the U.S. Department of
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President-Elect Biden Nominates Lloyd Austin For Defense Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has selected retired general and former commander of U.S. Central Command  Lloyd Austin as his secretary of defense.
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KIEREINI: Buffalo soldiers' slow march to memory front
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A Black Republican Feels the Sting of Racism, but Is Silent on Trump
has stirred a debate among African-American supporters and opponents alike. Hasn recalled his son saying. Many Black Americans say there has never been kind of “cultural translator” for Black Americans in white, rural and mostly
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Republican Colin Powell Endorses Joe Biden At 2020 DNC
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden in a video recorded for the Democratic National Convention.
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Bridging America’s Wealth Divide - African American News Today - EIN News
… fulfilled they feel with life. Black Americans continue to die from the … in our communities, in particular African-American and minority communities, particularly at … income gap between white and Black Americans continues to grow, from $23 …
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Lloyd Austin Confirmed as Biden’s Secretary of Defense
MSN News The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed President Joe Biden's nominee for defense secretary on Friday morning, wrapping up a speedy process to install retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as the country's first Black Pentagon chief. In a 93-2 vote, the Senate advanced Austin's nomination one day after he
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Dallas County announces 355 coronavirus cases, 4 new deaths; Tarrant adds 4 deaths and Collin 3 - African American News Today - EIN News
Dallas County reported 355 more coronavirus cases and four COVID-19 deaths on Friday. Twenty-six of the cases are from previous months: one from June, 18...
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Biden chooses veteran diplomat Burns as CIA director - Black News Channel
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden announced Monday he has chosen veteran diplomat William Burns to be his CIA director. A former ambassador to Russia and Jordan, Burns, 64, had a 33-year career at the State Department under both Republican and
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LeBron James To Be Honored With President's Award During NAACP Image Awards For His Work Off The Court - Blavity
NBA superstar LeBron James will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, earning the honor because of his commitment to social justice efforts and philanthropic leadership.
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Rubber bullets? Tear gas? In Texas, most Republicans OK putting down protests by force; most Dems don’t support the tactics - African American News Today - EIN News
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Here's a Thought: Participate in Chicago Ideas Week 2020, October 26-29 | Chicago Defender
Chicago Ideas Week kicks off tomorrow through October 29, 2020. This week is a celebration of the minds and ideas of inventors, innovators, creatives, and everyone in between.  This week marks the 9th year of Chicago Ideas Week and will offer various programs to stimulate, inspire, and enlighten
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Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Learson Marsalis is renowned American musician, known for his trumpeting, composing and teaching abilities. Born on October 18, 1961 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, Marsalis has won almost 9 Grammy Awards promoting the sanctity and depth of Jazz and Classical music to young
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African American Federal Executive Association Builds a Pipeline of Talent for Senior-Level Jobs - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… two decades, the African American Federal Executive Association … SES pool was African American.  Government Executive interviewed … director for the African American Federal Executive Association. … mission of the African American Federal Executive Association …
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Dr. Tulinabo S. Mushingi is currently the U.S. Ambassador to the West African nation of Burkina Faso.  After nomination by President Barack Obama and his confirmation by the U.S. Senate, Mushingi arrived in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, and began serving as ambassador on August
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Biden's Defense Pick, Lloyd Austin, Seeks To Become 1st Black Pentagon Chief
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Timberview High School Shooter’s Family Cites Bullying As Trigger For Viral Gun Attack, Asks For Forgiveness
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Zimbabweans have an ultimate duty of freeing themselves from the jaws of a crocodile
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Fulbrights for eleven CUNY students, grads | New York Carib News
As a first-generation American whose mother is from Nicaragua and father came from Turkey, Kimberly Kazdal has long envisioned a career as a U.S. diplomat. After her graduation this month from Baruch College with a degree in public affairs, she will take the next step toward her goal: a Fulbright
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On This Date In History - September 21 - Garland Journal
September 21 -On this date in history: 1784 - Pennsylvania Packet & Daily Advertiser 1st success US daily newspaper; 1814 - Andrew Jackson issued Proclamation at Mobile, Ala., urging free […] The post On This Date In History - September 21 appeared first on Garland Journal.
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Memorial Day: The Black History Behind The Holiday That Kicks Off Summer
While some Memorial Day traditions remain affected by COVID-19, one thing the pandemic cannot do is erase the very real Black history behind the holiday.
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How Hollywood Has Shaped Our Understanding Of Police
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PNM Women remember Williams on 110th birth anniversary
News Dr Eric Williams. - One day after Trinidad and Tobago celebrated the 45th anniversary of Republic Day, the Women’s League of the People’s National Movement (PNM) is remembering the late Dr Eric Williams, who led the country into Independence in 1962 and Republican status in 1976. Had Williams
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The Biden-Lloyd Austin Defense Secretary Waiver Controversy, Explained
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE UPDATED: 7:25 p.m. ET, Jan. 21 — Congress voted Thursday to approve granting a waiver to Joe Biden‘s pick for Secretary of Defense, setting…
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Tarrant Finally Uses Cite and Release - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
Tarrant County officials recently announced that local law enforcement can participate in a program that was authorized in 2007 by state lawmakers. Known as cite and release, the program allows peace officers to issue citations for low-level offenses that would normally require processing in
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