On This Day In History: Robert C. Weaver Becomes The First Black Person Appointed To A Presidential Cabinet
President Lyndon B. Johnson established HUD and appointed Black economist Robert Weaver to lead the agency paving the way for new leaders t ...
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"..One of the disgusting legacies after 9/11 has been the targeting and racism against
Muslim-Americans throughout the United States of America,
The 100% evangelical Republican Party continues attacks of racism and incitement of
violence ...
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JAMES WEST Biography
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Born: February 10, 1931
Birth Location: Farmville, Virginia
Electrical engineer James Edward West was born on February 10, 1931 in Farmville, Virginia to Samuel Edward and Matilda West. At various points, his f ...
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The Civil Rights Act Of 1964
On February 10, 1964, the United States House of Representatives passed The Civil Rights Act of 1964 after 70 days of debate.
The Act made discrimination illegal on the basis of race, color, religion, national origi ...
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80 Powerful Black History Month Quotes That Will Inspire You and Move You
Story by Lynnette Nicholas •
Being Black in America is an honor and a privilege. Black people in this country have endured and overcome so much while simultaneously cont ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 4:49PM
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Black history is American history. We must face facts, face fears and face forward.
We isolate Black history, setting it apart from Americana. The 'Black history' we celebrate is essential American history, relevant not just for those of African d ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 12:30PM
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PROSECUTOR WILL REVIEW CASES PREVIOUSLY HANDLED BY ALL OFFICERS INVOLVED IN TYRE NICHOLS’ DEATH
The Shelby County District Attorney’s office in Tennessee said Thursday it will review all cases previously handled by the five Memphis police officers ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 11:10AM
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Malia Obama’s bosses are impressed with her work ethic and TV writing skills
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Malia Obama is ensuring to make a name for herself, and her latest boss revealed she is working hard as a TV writer. The former first daughter and Ha ...
Posted Thursday, February 9th 2023 at 6:47PM
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Paul Laurence Dunbar
Accomplished poet, novelist and playwright, Paul Laurence Dunbar died of tuberculosis on February 9, 1906 at the young age of 33.
Dunbar was born on June 27, 1872 in Dayton, Ohio to former slaves. He became one the first Af ...
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Alice Walker
American writer
Alice Walker, in full Alice Malsenior Walker, (born February 9, 1944, Eatonton, Georgia, U.S.), American writer whose novels, short stories, and poems are noted for their insightful treatment of African American cultu ...
Posted Thursday, February 9th 2023 at 12:45PM
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Guion Bluford - The First African-American Astronaut
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In honor of his achievements we discuss the success of Guion Bluford featuring Charles Bolden, Derrick H. Pitts, Crystal ...
Posted Thursday, February 9th 2023 at 11:39AM
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FROM WAGONS TO RICHES: THE OLDEST BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS BY JOHN T. WARD CONTINUES TO INSPIRE GENERATIONS
Atiya JordanFebruary 9, 2023
As we celebrate Black History Month, the 142-year-old legacy of John T. Ward is one of many that continues to ins ...
Posted Thursday, February 9th 2023 at 10:19AM
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