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This Week In Black History December 7 - 13, 2022 | The Michigan Chronicle
Comer J. Cottrell (Los Angeles Sentinel Photo) DECEMBER 7 1931—Comer Cottrell is born. Cottrell founds the Pro-Line hair care products company. He also becomes the first Black to own part of a professional baseball team when he buys into the Texas Rangers in 1989. 1941—Dorie Miller shoots down
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As young people in rich countries drink less alcohol, elsewhere youth drinking is on the rise – podcast | New Pittsburgh Courier
Drinking is going out of fashion among young people in some parts of the world, but not others. Kzenon via Shutterstock. by Gemma Ware, The Conversation and Daniel Merino, The Conversation The amount of alcohol young people drink in many high-income countries has seen a marked decline since the
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WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer - Houston Forward Times
According to multiple sources, WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention in… The post WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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VP Harris meets with China’s President Xi to underscore importance of stable US-China relations | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Bibhu Pattnaik President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit Nov. 14 to keep U.S.-China relations on track. Days after their extensive talks, Vice President Kamala Harris met with Xi to follow-up on assurances that the two nations would sustain dialogue. The two
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Jaylen Smith becomes youngest Black mayor in America at 18-years-old | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Jaylen Smith Facebook An Arkansas city has just elected the youngest Black mayor in America. On Tuesday (December 6), citizens of Earle, Arkansas voted on the city's next mayor in a runoff election, per THV 11. 18-year-old Jaylen Smith was elected over Nemi Matthews, making him the
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Warnock vs Walker, Trump vs DeSantis & What's At Risk Moving Forward | The Michigan Chronicle
Real Times Media's Adell Henderson caught up with Chicago based lobbyist and community activist Ashley M. Munson to discuss the current state of politics. The two jumped on camera to have a video conversation following up on some of the key talking points Munson shared with Chicago Defender
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White teachers often talk about Black students in racially coded ways | New Pittsburgh Courier
Educators stereotype Black students in subtle ways. Jonathan Kirn via Getty Images by Rowhea Elmesky, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and Olivia Marcucci, Johns Hopkins University When a white Texas middle school teacher told his students in November 2022 that he was
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Twitter Reacts To Queen Camilla's 'Awkward' Interaction With Black Child | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images Camilla, the Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, has sparked debate over her interaction with a young Black girl in a video widely circulating on social media. On Thursday (November 24), Queen Camilla visited Barnardo's Nursery in Bow to donate a number of Paddington Bear
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To Be Equal: Historic election of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Marc H. Morial (TriceEdneyWire.com)—“Karen Bass has a long history of always being on the side of the people, fighting for the people, fighting for the people whose voices aren’t in the room but must be present. That’s who Karen Bass has always been. It’s who she will always be.” The National
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The Nonprofit Doctor: Maryland business woman helps spot pain points and solutions for local organizations
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com After 30 years of dedicating her life to serving nonprofit organizations, Maryland native Jaye Matthews is launching her […] The post The Nonprofit Doctor: Maryland business woman helps spot
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Our Commitment to Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Ford is proud to support HBCUs as they progress forward towards more success. The first Historically Black College and University opened in 1837, today there are more than 100. HBCUs […] The post Our Commitment to Historically Black Colleges & Universities appeared first on AFRO
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With narrow House majority in divided Congress, GOP signals more conflict than consensus
By Courtney Cohn and Ekaterina Pechenkina, Capital News Service While the anticipated Republican “red wave” did not materialize, the GOP-controlled House will impact President Joe Biden’s policy agenda and increase […] The post With narrow House majority in divided Congress, GOP
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This Week In Black History November 30 - December 6, 2022 | Chicago Defender
LITTLE RICHARD November 30 1912—Legendary filmmaker and photographer Gordon Parks is born in Fort Scott, Kan. In addition to his pioneering work in film and photography, Parks wrote 12 books and authored a ballet entitled “Martin” in honor of civil rights legend Dr. Martin Luther King
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Here's why Brittney Griner cut her locs in Russian prison | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images A lawyer for Brittney Griner has revealed why the WNBA star chose to cut her signature locs during her time in Russian prison. On Thursday (December 8), attorney Maria Blagovolina told ESPN that Griner cut her hair a couple of weeks ago due to the prison's frigid
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Warnock vs Walker, Trump vs DeSantis & What's At Risk Moving Forward | Atlanta Daily World
Real Times Media's Adell Henderson caught up with Chicago based lobbyist and community activist Ashley M. Munson to discuss the current state of politics. The two jumped on camera to have a video conversation following up on some of the key talking points Munson shared with Chicago Defender
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Obama Drags Herschel Walker Over Vampire; Werewolf Talk: Video | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Former President Barack Obama poked fun at Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R) over his recent discussion of vampires and werewolves during a campaign appearance. On Thursday (December 1), Obama attended a rally to help garner votes for incumbent Georgia Senator Raphael
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Survivor lodges $50 million lawsuit against Walmart, says complaints about manager were ignored
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com It’s been a little over a week since 31-year-old Walmart employee Andre Bing entered his Chesapeake, Virginia store […] The post Survivor lodges $50 million lawsuit against Walmart, says com
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This Week In Black History December 7 - 13, 2022 | New Pittsburgh Courier
Comer J. Cottrell (Los Angeles Sentinel Photo) DECEMBER 7 1931—Comer Cottrell is born. Cottrell founds the Pro-Line hair care products company. He also becomes the first Black to own part of a professional baseball team when he buys into the Texas Rangers in 1989. 1941—Dorie Miller shoots down
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'Full Of Energy': Brittney Griner Eager To Talk On Flight Home From Russia | Chicago Defender

After nearly ten months in Russia detention, Brittney Griner didn't want alone time but was eager to speak to everyone on her flight home. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens, who helped secure Griner's release via the 1-for-1 prisoner swap involving Viktor Bout, told

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San Francisco may soon allow police to deploy robots that kill | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images The San Francisco Board of Supervisors may soon give police the opportunity to deploy lethal, remote-controlled robots to kill suspects in 'extreme circumstances,' per ABC 3340. On Tuesday (November 29), the 11-member board is set to vote on whether police in San Francisco will
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This Week In Black History December 7 - 13, 2022 | The Michigan Chronicle
Comer J. Cottrell (Los Angeles Sentinel Photo) DECEMBER 7 1931—Comer Cottrell is born. Cottrell founds the Pro-Line hair care products company. He also becomes the first Black to own part of a professional baseball team when he buys into the Texas Rangers in 1989. 1941—Dorie Miller shoots down
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Justice Alito Joked About Black Kids in KKK Robes & Twitter Isn't Having It | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Justice Samuel Alito is facing backlash after making a joke about Black children wearing Ku Klux Klan outfits during Supreme Court oral arguments. On Monday (December 5), the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of a Colorado Christian graphic artist who objects to
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Supreme Court update: conservatives seem to embrace religion over all else
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, AFRO U.S. Supreme Court Correspondent The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard a case that could turn back the clock on civil rights as we know it. […] The post Supreme Court update: conservatives seem to embrace religion over all else appeared first o
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This Week In Black History November 30 - December 6, 2022 | Atlanta Daily World
LITTLE RICHARD November 30 1912—Legendary filmmaker and photographer Gordon Parks is born in Fort Scott, Kan. In addition to his pioneering work in film and photography, Parks wrote 12 books and authored a ballet entitled “Martin” in honor of civil rights legend Dr. Martin Luther King
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Hakeem Jeffries makes history as first Black party leader in congress | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images House Democrats have chosen Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi as their party leader, making him the first Black person to lead one of the two major parties in either chamber of Congress, CNN reports. On Wednesday (November 30), House Democrats made the historic decision
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Student ‘slave auctions’ illustrate the existence of a hidden culture of domination and subjugation in US schools | New Pittsburgh Courier
A depiction of an auction where an enslaved person is sold. Getty Images by Barbara Harris Combs, Kennesaw State University In an otherwise normal football season, two California high schools abruptly canceled the remainder of their games for the same reason. Players on both teams participated in
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Brittney Griner Touches Down In San Antonio Following Russian Prisoner Swap | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images WNBA star Brittney Griner has landed safely on American soil following the prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia. According to the Associated Press, Griner was seen getting off a plane at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas on Friday (December 9). “So happy to have
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Holiday Season Routinely Sees Rise in Human Trafficking - Houston Forward Times
Federal prosecutors said the fight against human trafficking, a crime that harms some of the… The post Holiday Season Routinely Sees Rise in Human Trafficking appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Bureau of Investigation Sign Agreement to Improve Law Enforcement in Indian Country - The Madison Times
WASHINGTON – On December 1st, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced an agreement that updates guidelines to provide for the effective and efficient administration of criminal investigations in Indian Country. This is the first update since the
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This Week In Black History December 7 - 13, 2022 | The Michigan Chronicle
Comer J. Cottrell (Los Angeles Sentinel Photo) DECEMBER 7 1931—Comer Cottrell is born. Cottrell founds the Pro-Line hair care products company. He also becomes the first Black to own part of a professional baseball team when he buys into the Texas Rangers in 1989. 1941—Dorie Miller shoots down
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