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International Women’s Day: Civil Rights Icon Xernona Clayton, Other ‘Herstory Sheroes’ Honored in Atlanta
Civil rights and media icon Xernona Clayton became the first woman to be enshrined with a statue in downtown Atlanta…
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City of San Leandro Hosted Annual Planning Session
San Leandro, CA: On Feb 25, 2023, the San Leandro City Council conducted their Annual Planning Session. The daylong public…
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More and more dynamic locals lead and cultivate a black culture in New York
Viviane Faver Many stars shine bright in the Big Apple, including an artist who creates beauty and sanctuary through knitting,…
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California Black Legislators Host Black History Month Activities
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) is celebrating Black History Month in Sacramento with its Annual Legislative Business Brunch, an…
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I’m Just Asking
It is a well-accepted and proven behavioral theory that when people have honest and authentic… The post I’m Just Asking…
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‘Insisting They’re Innocent Babies’: Social Media Calls Out Framing of White School Girls Mocking Black History Month In Blackface Video
Around Tuesday, Feb. 7, a “Black History Month” video of white teen girls hanging out was posted online and is…
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Who was Yasuke and what does he mean to Blerds and Black history?
Yasuke’s disputed ascent to the rank of samurai was a notable outlier because, in addition to not being a member…
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Michael Jackson Biopic To Be Directed By Training Day’s Antoine Fuqua
ABOVE: Director Antoine Fuqua poses for a photo during the photo call for ‘The Equalizer… The post Michael Jackson Biopic…
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Keep Safety in Mind for That Winter Walk at East Bay Regional Parks
Public safety personnel and equipment may not be able to respond easily to emergencies due to road and trail conditions,…
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Higher Ground Urges Residents to Come Out for Annual MLK Day of Service
“This event started as a community garden within the after-school program at Madison Park Academy,” said Higher Ground NDC Deputy…
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Hurts Returns Eagles #1 East Seed
Hurts Looks To The Super Bowl By Shara Talia Taylor The Philadelphia Eagles claimed the NFC East title…
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50 Years After Passage, Title IX Author Patsy Mink Remembered
University of California Irvine professor of Asian American Studies Judy Tzu-Chun Wu said Patsy Mink’s bouts with discrimination fueled her…
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