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The Extraordinary Life of James Hemings: A Culinary Pioneer
James Hemings, born in 1765, became one of the most important figures in the history of American cuisine, due largely…
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Augusta Savage: A Sculptor, Activist and Renaissance Woman
Augusta Savage was a prominent sculptor and activist of the Harlem Renaissance, known for her artistic talent and dedication to…
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Called a ‘Miracle’ School, Oakland’s Emiliano Zapata Street Academy Celebrates 50 Years
In 1970, high school graduation rates for Black students in the U.S. were half those of whites. Civil rights protests…
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DJ Zernell Gillie Gives Hip Hop a New Scent
Zernell Gillie has been in and around the Hip Hop and House music scene in Chicago for over 30 years.…
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Practitioners of African Traditional Religion Offer 4th Annual Ancestral Reverence Ritual Oct. 31
The Council for Global Ancestral Reverence, a group of elders who practice African Traditional Religion, will lead a nine-day offering…
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No Valid Reason for Failing to Condemn Hamas’ Act of Terrorism
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists crossed the Israel-Gaza border and indiscriminately slaughtered Israeli civilians in their homes. They killed…
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Police Slaying of Teenager Outrages French People of Color
Reminiscent of the Black Lives Matter protests over police killings of unarmed citizens in the U.S., France has been in…
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SF’s Make Music Day Brings Free Concerts Across City
San Francisco was alive with the sound of music on Wednesday, thanks to free pop-up concerts that celebrated international Make…
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