Black History Month
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Join a Choir to Benefit the Hope Housing Community Land Trust
Come be a part of “United in Jubilation” Community Choir (UIJCC) to sing in a concert to benefit the Hope…
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‘Faith You Can See’ Playing at The Empress Theater in Vallejo
The play “Faith You Can See,” written by Cindy Isaac and produced by Charisma City Productions (CCP), will be playing…
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Inheriting the Mantle: Who Will Carry the Legacy of John George?
Black political representation in Oakland and Berkeley was spurred by the Black Panther Party’s political organizing which began with the…
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Oakland Public Library Announces Limited Edition Library Card Contest Celebrating African Americans and the Arts in Oakland
Oakland has a rich history of artistic innovation by African Americans that has shaped the culture, political landscape, and social…
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Oakland Deputy Mayor Kimberly Mayfield Meets Legislators in France
Dr. Kimberly Mayfield, deputy mayor of the City of Oakland, met with elected officials in France, including two members of…
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Hayward Juneteenth Observances Begin with Downtown Street Party on June 15
The events begin with the first of the summer season of Hayward Chamber of Commerce- presented Thursday street parties—with this…
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California Black Media Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed
Last week, Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) demanded Sacramento County officials stop housing foster children in a former juvenile correction center.…
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‘Put Ur Play On’ Productions Showcases Local Talent at Laney College
On Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Laney College Odell Johnson Theater, the Third Annual Black Centric Showcase celebrated Black History…
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Hidden History Black Museum Opens in Los Angeles
Various actors and celebrities such as Vivica A. Fox, and hundreds of other people, were on hand to celebrate the…
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‘I’ll Hang You Like the KKK’: Outraged Parents Call Out Upstate New York Sheriff’s Lenient Response to Racist Videos Threatening Black Students
A New York school district and sheriff’s department are under fire after allegedly failing to respond adequately to white students…
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Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Closes Black History Month with a Showstopping Take on “The Wiz” Musical
(Top Left) Jayla McDonald as Dorothy, Ashton Booth as Scarecrow and Ashley Franklin and Mya… The post Kinder High School…
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More Books Touch on Different Eras as Black History Month Nears End
It’s been more than a century since the Tulsa Race Massacre, and it still seems like there’s much to learn…
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Black Caucus Black History Month Event Celebrates Business Owners
The California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) recognized the success of 16 thriving…
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Biden Issues Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities
ABOVE: U.S. President Joe Biden signs executives orders related to his racial equity agenda in… The post Biden Issues Executive…
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HSPVA Black Alumni Network to Host the Wiz Emerald City Experience Fundraiser
In celebration of Black History Month, the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts… The post HSPVA Black Alumni…
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‘Moon Girl’ Debuts at Disney California Adventure Park
MARVEL’S MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR (Marvel) / DEVIL DINOSAUR, MOON GIRL Disney and Marvel are rolling out a brand…
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Parents Pull Their Kids from Daycare after Outrageous Black History Month Stunt
In another revolting attempt to celebrate Black History Month, a daycare put their toddlers in blackface to teach a lesson on……
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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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‘Planned, Thought Out, Premeditated’: Angry Students, Parents Force Out Ohio Teacher Following Black History Month Announcement with an Orangutan
An Ohio teacher is out of a job after an image was shown during a Black History Month segment featuring…
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Pharrell Appointed Artistic/Creative Director of Louis Vuitton – Successor to Virgil Abloh
Pharrell Williams on the red carpet (Axelle-Bauer-Griffin-FilmMagic-Getty Images) *He’s an uber musician and entrepreneur and now Pharrell Williams will now also be…
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White Philadelphia Catholic School Girls Behind Viral Blackface Video ‘No Longer Enrolled.’ Some Think They Got the ‘Easy Way Out’
A video that went viral last week on social media has led to two white teenage girls being “no longer…
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Our Challenge During Black History Month: Resistance to Ignorance
Each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History sets a… The post Our Challenge During…
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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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We Built This Country
ABOVE: Paul Revere Williams was a Black architect who began designing homes and commercial buildings… The post We Built This…
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KTSU Celebrates Black History with City-wide Events and More
KTSU Radio, 90.9 FM, along with The Vibe Houston, is joining the nation in celebrating… The post KTSU Celebrates Black…
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