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Former President Barack Obama remembered John Thompson not so much as a basketball coach but as someone who reshaped lives.
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DNC all set to script history; Indian-origin Senator Harris to break another glass ceiling - African American News Today - EIN News
Born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris was also the district attorney for San Francisco -- the first woman and first African-American and Indian-origin to be elected to the position. She is one of only three Asian Americans in the Senate and she is the first Indian-American ever to
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TSU analysts: Harris VP selection likely to power two-pronged boost - TSDMemphis.com
NASHVILLE – Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s selection of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running mate will not only further energize young voters, but also renew interest in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). That’s what political analysts at Tennessee State
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The African-American Press Timeline: 1827 to 1895
The African-American Press has been a powerful vehicle in fighting social and racial injustice since its inception in
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How Race Politics Burns Out - African American News Today - EIN News
… historically disadvantaged groups like African-Americans. As John McWhorter … past—for both African-Americans and other groups— … high school, students. African-Americans once widely embraced this … the strongest progress among African-Americans took place in …
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Kwanzaa: Seven Principles to Honor African Heritage
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration observed from December 26 to January 1 by people of African descent who want to honor their
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African-American Firsts in the 18th Century
By the 18th Century the 13 colonies were growing in population. To support this growth, Africans were bought to the colonies to be sold into enslavement. Being in bondage caused many to respond in various
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African-American History Timeline: 1850 to 1859
The 1850s were a turbulent time in American history. For African-Americans—freed and enslaved— the decade was marked by great achievements as well as setbacks. For instance, several states established personal liberty laws to counter the negative impact of the Fugitive Slave Law of
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Donald Trump Transported To Walter Reed Medical Center For COVID-19 Treatment
President Donald Trump will be hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 'out of an abundance of caution' after testing positive for COVID-19 and experiencing 'mild symptoms,' the Wall
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'We Have It Twice as Hard': 'Say Their Names' Traveling Memorial Shines Light on Black Lives Lost to Injustice
The Say Their Names memorial, a traveling display to honor African-Americans killed by police brutality and other acts of social injustice, made its way to […]
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Robert Sengstacke Abbott: Founder of the Chicago Defender
Robert Sengstacke Abbott founded the Chicago Defender on May 5, 1905. The Defender was founded as an outlet to entice African-Americans to relocate north from southern states during the Great Migration. Abbott even set a date of May 15, 1917, for what he called 'The Great Northern Drive' to
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Cancer Projects to Diversify Genetic Research Receive New Grants
… , colorectal and endometrial cancer in African-Americans; lung cancer in Asian-American … a knowledge issue,” he added. Black Americans have the highest death rate … databases. One difficulty in recruiting African-American patients to clinical research has …
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Conversations About Race And Racism: Clarence Brewer And John Tepiew - African American News Today - EIN News
… And all the other African-American students left the Department … don't loan African-Americans, Native Americans, Latino Americans … , basically. JOHN: Being African-American, does it make daily … a granddaughter who is African-American and Native American …
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Kamala Harris pledges to forgive student-loan debt for HBCU graduates - DefenderNetwork.com
Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris promised Thursday that a Biden-Harris administration would make college tuition free at public schools and private historically Black colleges and universities for students whose families’ income is below $125,000 a year, and pledged
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Get your ‘ng’ and ‘nang’ right - African American News Today - EIN News
… the beginning of the end.)” African-Americans have adapted vernacular language in …
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Barack Obama To Hold His First In-Person Event For Joe Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama is returning to Philadelphia on Wednesday for his first in-person 2020 campaign event for Joe Biden. In 2016, the man known as one of the Democratic Party’s strongest orators delivered Hillary Clinton’s closing argument in the same place — at a rally
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Douglas, H. Ford (1831-1865)
Captain H. Ford Douglas was born in Virginia in 1831 to a white man named William Douglas, and an enslaved mother named Mary.  He escaped from slavery sometime after his fifteenth birthday, and moved to
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IDK Which Black Trump Voter Needs To Hear This But The Man Literally Said He Does Not Care To Understand Black Struggles - Blavity
Bob Woodward's new book "Rage" includes dozens of controversial quotes about Trump's thoughts on Black people.
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HBCU Timeline: 1837 to 1870
Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education established with the purpose of providing training and education to
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54th Massachusetts Infantry (1863-1865)
The Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Infantry was the first Northern black volunteer regiment enlisted to fight in the Civil War.  Its accomplished combat record led to the general recruitment of African-Americans as soldiers. They ultimately comprised ten percent of Union Army and Navy.  The
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One-Man Show of Art
One-Man Show of Art by Negro, First of Kind Here, Opens Today, read the headline of a front-page article in The New York Times on this day. The article announced the opening of Archibald J. Motley, Jrs show at the New Gallery on Madison Avenue. This was the first time in History that an artist had
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How Muhammad Ali Influenced Hip-Hop
The death of Muhammad Ali is a reminder that his political candor, distinctive voice, and outsized personality helped shape hip-hop
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Tapes: Trump Said He Does Not Feel Any Responsibility to Understand the 'Anger and Pain' of Black Americans, Thinks Obama Is 'Not That Smart'
Excerpts from a new book by journalist Bob Woodward reveal that President Donald Trump said he does not feel a responsibility to understand the 'anger […]
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Tanzania: Key U.S. Congress Members Raise Concerns About Elections and Treatment of U.S. Investors in Tanzania
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- The ranking Democratic and Republican members of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa are packing a resolution urging the government of Tanzania to respect human and economic rights and to conduct free and fair elections on October 28.
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Famous African-Americans of the 20th Century
African-American men and women made great contributions to American society throughout the 20th century, advancing civil rights as well as science, government, sports, and entertainment. Whether you are researching a topic for Black History Month or just want to learn more, this listing of famous
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As Democrats prepare to nominate Joe Biden, widespread fears about... - African American News Today - EIN News
… Americans, especially the poor and African-Americans who tend to vote Democratic … to the first decline in African-American turnout in 20 years. Michigan …
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The Progressive Era spanned the years from 1890 to 1920 when the United States was experiencing rapid growth. Immigrants from eastern and southern Europe arrived in droves. Cities were overcrowded, and those living in poverty suffered greatly. Politicians in the major cities controlled their power
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