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ALC Panel Stresses Importance of Black Male Voter Turnout
Virginia Harris, president of 100 Black Women Inc, cited that as an example of why voting, specifically for Black males, is so important. […]
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Bill seeks to compensate descendants of Ocoee massacre victims 100 years later
A bill introduced by Democratic state Sen. Randolph Bracy would split $10 million among descendants of victims of the Ocoee massacre. […]
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Black Press of America Awards Courageous Leaders
The 2019 honorees are the Honorable Karen Bass, U.S. Representative (D-CA); the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, U.S. Representative (D-MD); the Honorable Bobby Scott, U.S. Representative (D-VA); the Honorable Bennie Thompson, U.S. Representative (D-MS); Ray Curry, Secretary-Treasurer of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agriculture (UAW); Shani W. Hosten, Vice President Multicultural Leadership, AARP; Dr. Kim Smith-Whitley, Clinical Director of Hematology and Director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP); and Crystal Windham, Director, Cadillac Interior Design, General Motors. […]
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Janelle Floyd is CEO/founder of a program called Girls In Christ listen to full interview.
Janelle Floyd is CEO/founder of a program called Girls In Christ. Girls in Christ is a Christian ministry program for girls ages 13-18 and they grow together through confidence, Christ, and community by having faith […]
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Congresswoman Wilson Leads Delegation Letter Urging White House to Waive or Suspend Bahamian Visa Requirements
In light of the unprecedented devastation Hurricane Dorian has wrought on the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the ensuing humanitarian crisis, we write to respectfully request that your administration provide additional assistance by waiving or suspending certain visa requirements to facilitate the reunification of Bahamians with U.S. relatives. […]
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Sheriff Tony makes historic announcement as he appoints BSO’s new Undersheriff
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is once again making history as Sheriff Gregory Tony announces the appointment of the first African American female to the position of Undersheriff. […]
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Black Mental Health & Criminal Justice Reform
The yearly summit, held at the JW Marriot Turnberry Miami Resort and Spa, brings together a broad swathe of African American men—from CEOS to first-year college students—for four days of professional and personal development sessions, such as Mind. Body. Spirit. — How Black Men Can Survive the Trauma and Thrive, which focused on the mental health of Black men and the need for Criminal Justice Reform. […]
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Education in the Segregated South: A Determined African American Culture
“The long struggle over the development of education in the postbellum South occurred in large part because no dominant class could convince the freed people that its conception of education reflected a natural and proper social order,” Anderson wrote in “The Education of Blacks in the South.” “The Education of Blacks in the South, 1860-1935” […]
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NNPA Celebrates the CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference
As the CBCF prepares for its 49th ALC, the focus for all involved will be on social, political and economic issues influencing African Americans and all individuals of African descent, said CBCF President and CEO David A. Hinson. […]
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Honoring the courage of residents who worked to “right a wrong” – West Lawn Cemetery
Three courageous and caring City of Hollywood residents banded together and worked to ensure that the remains of these individuals were finally treated with honor and decency. Their efforts were successful, and in1986 a monument was erected to restore dignity to those whose graves were disturbed. That same year, City officials renamed the grounds West Lawn Cemetery. […]