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Brown University Professor and Media Artist Tony Cokes Among MacArthur Awardees
When grants were announced earlier this month, it was noted that seven of the 22 fellows were African American. Among…
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Biden Appoints Black San Diego Attorney to California District Court Judgeship
On Oct. 23, President Joe Biden nominated two judges to vacant federal judgeships in Southern California: Judge Serena Murillo and…
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A Prolific Painter: Artist and Advocate Lois Mailou Jones
Lois Mailou Jones was a prominent African American artist whose career spanned more than seven decades, from the Harlem Renaissance…
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MacArthur Fellow Jericho Brown’s Poetry Reflects Contemporary Culture and Identity
When grants were announced earlier this month, it was noted that seven of the 22 MacArthur ‘Genius’ Award fellows were…
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Black Nativity: A Unique Adaptation of the Christmas Story
“Black Nativity” is a cultural adaptation that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Created by the poet,…
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The Inventive Genius of William B. Purvis: Transforming Industries and Daily Life
While the pages of history often spotlight well-known inventors, there are unsung heroes whose contributions have profoundly impacted our world.…
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A Call for Self-Care for Restorers of Wellness
Where would our community be without the aid, guidance, and support of our treatment providers, practitioners, and restorers of wellness?…
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African American Vintners Showcased in Black Vines Event
Black Vines: A Toast to Black Wineries, Black Art and Black Culture held their 12th anniversary event on Saturday, Feb.…
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27-Year-old Former Ramp Agent Achieves Childhood Dream, Becomes Pilot for Delta Airlines
Justin Mutawassim, a 27-year-old African American pilot at Delta Air Lines , achieved his childhood dream of becoming a pilot…
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Women’s History Spotlight: Harlon’s Bar-B-Que and Two Generations of Female Trailblazers Making History in the Food Service Industry
ABOVE: Candace Brooks (Owner and operator of Harlon’s Bar-B-Que) and mother, Alfreddie Brooks (Co-Founder of… The post Women’s History Spotlight:…
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President Biden, Civil Rights Figures Mark 58th Anniversary of “Blood Sunday” in Selma
President Joe Biden joined civil rights leaders, congressmembers, and Black Americans from across the country in Selma, Alabama on Sunday…
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Zendaya is Most Googled Black American Woman of the Year
Zendaya attends the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 26, 2023, in Los Angeles,…
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Obesity Care Week Concludes as Report Reveals that Nearly 50 Percent of African Americans Have Obesity
Obesity Care Week 2023 (OCW) was recently held from February 27th to March 3rd, with… The post Obesity Care Week…
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After Veteran’s Administration Rejected Payment for His Cancer Treatment, Black Veteran Credits HBCU for Saving His Life
The benefits of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are well known by those who… The post After Veteran’s Administration…
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