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THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN preacher George Liele (Lisle) established the first Baptist church in Jamaica, along Windward Road in Kingston. He and some of his own converts were to establish more church across the island, mainly in the east and north of...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Talladega College was founded in 1867, and is Alabama’s oldest private historically black liberal arts college. Located on 50 acres in the city of Talladega, Alabama, the wooded campus sits on a plateau about 700 feet above a valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Talladega College was founded by two

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D.C. protesters try to tear down Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Park

Protestors attempt to pull down the statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square near the White House on June 22, 2020 in

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African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem

Not to be confused with Beta Israel, Jews from

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Education Department Unveils Disturbing Disparities in Pandemic-Era Schooling | Atlanta Daily World

The findings paint a stark picture of inequality in the nation’s educational landscape, prompting urgent calls for comprehensive reform. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education has released

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McCrary, Warner (c.1810–n.d.)

Warner McCary, slave, musician, performer, self-identified prophet, and physician, was born in Natchez, Mississippi, circa 1810. His mother, Franky, was a slave, and his father, James McCary, was a slave owner and cabinetmaker who migrated to Natchez from Pennsylvania. Throughout his life, Warner

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Source: Black Past

D.C. Reopening Plan Gets Mixed Reviews from Residents, Businesses

The DC ReOpen Advisory Group recently made recommendations to the Bowser administration on how the District should come back from its dormant economic and social activity amid the coronavirus pandemic and those ideas were met with mixed feelings among residents and business

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Source: The Washington Informer

'I'm borne down': She’s lost more than 30 friends and acquaintances to the coronavirus

For weeks, Marsha Music's Facebook feed has brought a stream of death notices as COVID-19 tears through the black community in her hometown of

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Inquirer Mourns the Loss of Friend, Coach Joseph Fitzhugh

Joseph Fitzhugh graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Atlanta, Georgia in 1947 after being drafted into the U. S. Army in

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Source: Headlines - The Atlanta Inquirer

(1877) John E. Bruce, “Reasons Why the Colored American Should Go to Africa”

As African Americans increasingly realized that Reconstruction would not usher in permanent citizenship rights and in fact did not protect them from violence, some black leaders began to call for alternative approaches. Not surprisingly a some again urged African American colonization in Africa. In

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Source: Black Past

Nov

1877

Coronavirus Update: Black Churches Nationwide Are Losing Their Leaders to COVID-19

A recent ABC News analysis of coronavirus deaths found that many African American faith leaders have lost their

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Source: Black America Web

Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovahs Witnesses, Christian group originating in the United States at the end of the 19th cent., organized by Charles Taze Russell , whose doctrine centers on the Second Coming of Christ. The Witnesses believe that the event has already commenced they also believe the battle of Armageddon is

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First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, California, (1872- )

The First African Methodist Episcopal (FAME) Church is today the oldest and one of the largest African American congregations in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1872 by Bridget (Biddy) Mason who arrived as a slave in Los Angeles with her owner in 1856. However, since California was

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Romney’s racial justice march spotlights faith groups’ role

Mitt Romney’s participation in a racial justice march Sunday brought the startling sight of Republicans’ 2012 presidential nominee avowing that “black lives matter” – a rare statement for a federal lawmaker in his

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Source: South Florida Times

Malcolm X born in Omaha, Nebraska

Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. His mother, Louis Norton Little, was a homemaker occupied with the familys eight children. His father, Earl Little, was an outspoken Baptist minister and avid supporter of Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey. Earls civil

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May

1925

Finding Hope in the First Ladies of Gospel

I was expecting the impossible and truly hoping to feel the intangible in the Lifetime movie, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of

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Source: The Christian Recorder

Kerby Jean-Raymond Is Inviting You To “Loot” Pyer Moss For A Small Price

If you thought in-person shopping on Black Friday was mayhem, Pyer Moss is ready to up the ante. The Brooklyn-born brand took to Instagram last night to announce what it's calling 'The Loot Out' sale in honor of its 10-year anniversary. The sale takes note of dupe culture and the recent string of

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Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President

Once upon a time, there was a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. He taught us that things wont always be awesome, but your response can be. Remember, things dont always have to be they are. We can change them! Kids can change them. This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, celebrate the promise of change

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(1839) Daniel A. Payne, “Slavery Brutalizes Man”

? Daniel A. Payne was born on February 24, 1811, in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of free blacks. Educated at a Charleston school established by free blacks and by a private tutor, he mastered mathematics, Greek, Latin, and French. In 1826 Payne joined the Methodist Episcopal Church and t

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Lecrae Learned That Words Mean Things When He Stopped Short Of Checking A White Pastor Who Used The Phrase “White Blessing” Over “White Privilege”

Even though his megachurch is located in a prominent city which has served as an economic and cultural haven for Black people in the city, Giglio made his case, directed mostly at Lecrae, the only Black man on the

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Bailey, Thurl Lee (1961– )

Thurl Lee Bailey is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1983 to 1999 with the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves. Bailey has also beena broadcast analyst for the Utah Jazz and the University of Utah and aninspirational

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Source: Black Past

Dec

1995

Two Women Killed While Trying To Save Relative From Domestic Violence Incident

Two women were fatally shot on Monday while trying to help a relative escape from an abusive partner, police

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Source: Your Black World

Mensah, Raphael Abraham Frank (1924-1990s)

Raphael Abraham Frank Mensah (1924-1990s), a schoolmaster and theologian, played a foundational role in bringing Mormonism to Ghana. Born in 1924 in Winneba, Gold Coast, as the British colony of Ghana was then called, he was the eldest of five children, three sons and two daughters. Mensah

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(1838) James McCune Smith, “The Abolition Of Slavery And The Slave Trade In The French And British Colonies”

James McCune Smith (1813-1865) was a prominent physician and abolitionist. Smith was educated in the African Free School in New York City. When failing to be admitted to any American college, he enrolled in Glasgow University in Scotland in 1832 and earned three degrees including his medical

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Jun

1838

(1965) Malcolm X, “Speech at Ford Auditorium”

On February 13, 1965, Malcolm Xs home in New York City was bombed. He and his family were not hurt and he decided to keep a longstanding speaking commitment at Detroit, arriving the next day to give the presentation below. This proved however to be his last public appearance. One week later on

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Feb

1965

Mongo Beti

Mongo Beti , also called Eza Boto, pseudonyms of Alexandre Biyidi-Awala (born June 30, 1932, Mbalmayo, Cameroon—died October 8, 2001, Douala), Cameroonian novelist and political

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Oct

2001

'Um Not Cute': Erica Dixon's 'Sweet' Video Goes Left, Alarms Fans Over Her Children's Safety

Reality TV star Erica Dixon’s latest post showing her off her twin daughters Eryss and Embrii hit an unexpected foul note when fans began to question her parenting

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Eka, David W. (1945– ) - Birthday

David William Eka, engineer, elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), first president of the Aba Nigeria stake, was born in Etinan, Nigeria, on May 20, 1945.

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May

1945

Abel, Elijah (1810-1884)

Elijah Abel, early convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), was born on July 25, 1810 in Washington County, Maryland to Andrew and Delilah Abel, likely in bondage. There is some evidence that he used the Underground Railroad to escape slavery. He eventually found his way to

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Op-Ed: We Have a Right to be Angry!

In the last several months, we have witnessed the outcry of God’s people in so many ways—people wailing and moaning with tears of disbelief, death, and

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Source: Black News Black Press | Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | Black News

'Go Off!': Joseline Hernandez Wins Fans Over with Her 'Goddess' Looks

Joseline Hernandez is looking more stunning than ever

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

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