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There's A Middle School In Barbados Recently Named After Shirley Chisholm. Here's How Its Training The Next Generation And Celebrating A Daughter Of The Soil | Essence

Shirley Chisholm was a pioneering Black politician, educator, and author who championed social justice, education, and equality throughout her career. She made history as the first Black woman ever to […]

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Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey has cautioned the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) not to lose focus of their core purpose, as it seeks to attract more members by reducing the age for joining by 10 years. Last December, BARP, through which members can

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