Andrew Hatcher (1923–1990) was an associate press secretary to President John F. Kennedy and a founder of 100 Black Men of America in 1963.
Born in Princeton, New Jersey, Hatcher graduated from Witherspoon School for Colored Children in 1937 and ...
Posted Friday, November 10th 2023 at 10:20AM
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Roger Arliner Young (1899 – November 9, 1964) was an American scientist of zoology, biology, and marine biology. She was the first African American woman to receive a doctorate degree in zoology.
Early years
Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia in ...
Posted Thursday, November 9th 2023 at 11:42PM
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Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American actress and singer. She was the first African-American film star to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, which was for her performance in Carmen Jones (19 ...
Posted Thursday, November 9th 2023 at 11:30PM
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Leading by Example: Maturity in the Mirror
My dear friends, it is essential that we approach this matter with compassion and understanding. The call for maturity and self-presentation is a topic that should transcend race, for it touches upon the ...
Posted Thursday, November 9th 2023 at 6:01PM
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Connect The Dots
Junious Ricardo Stanton
“Executives at the largest insurance companies in the United States are alarmed that teenagers, ...
Posted Thursday, November 9th 2023 at 8:22AM
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The Impact of Black Men's Attire Choices
Empowering Black Men: The Art of Personal Style
The manner in which a Black man chooses to attire himself conveys a message to society, and it holds significance to be cognizant of this.
When a Bl ...
Posted Wednesday, November 8th 2023 at 8:11PM
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Edward William Brooke III (October 26, 1919 – January 3, 2015) was an American lawyer and politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1967 to 1979. A member of the Republican Party, he was the first African American el ...
Posted Wednesday, November 8th 2023 at 12:26PM
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Esther Elizabeth Rolle (November 8, 1920 – November 17, 1998) was an American actress. She is best known for her role as Florida Evans, on the CBS television sitcom Maude, for two seasons (1972–1974), and its spin-off series Good Times, for five se ...
Posted Wednesday, November 8th 2023 at 10:55AM
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Alfre Woodard (Born November 8, 1952) is an American actress. Known for portraying strong-willed and dignified roles on stage and screen, she has received various accolades, including four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, three Screen Actors Guil ...
Posted Wednesday, November 8th 2023 at 10:24AM
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I'm just an ordinary fellow who constructed a website by drawing upon the knowledge I found on the internet and in coding literature. Once, I was quite perplexed by the world of coding, but there was something about it that drew me in.
I found my ...
Posted Tuesday, November 7th 2023 at 6:03PM
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Greetings, my friends. Today, I want to address a topic that's been on my mind for quite some time: the representation of our black community on television.
Now, I ain't no expert, but I've got a few thoughts I'd like to share.
It seems that som ...
Posted Tuesday, November 7th 2023 at 5:56PM
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As I walked through the dimly lit streets of the Southeast end of Newport News, Virginia, I couldn't help but feel a shiver run down my spine. The sun had long since dipped below the horizon, and the alley I had unwittingly wandered into was a forebo ...
Posted Tuesday, November 7th 2023 at 9:11AM
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Adventures in Time: DJ Black HD's Newport News Chronicles
It was a warm summer evening in Newport News, Virginia, and the sun hung low in the sky, casting a golden hue across the water. DJ Black HD, a man with a camera in one hand and a soulful ...
Posted Tuesday, November 7th 2023 at 7:51AM
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On This Day In Black History Nov 6 - FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN ATHLETE TO WIN A MEDAL IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES BORN November 6, 1880 - April 11, 1962
Born in Hannibal, Missouri, his family moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1884. After his father, James, ...
Posted Monday, November 6th 2023 at 9:38PM
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Juanita Hall
Juanita Hall (née Long, November 6, 1901 – February 29, 1968) was an American musical theatre and film actress. She is remembered for her roles in the original stage and screen versions of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals South ...
Posted Monday, November 6th 2023 at 9:13PM
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On This Day In Black History Nov 3 - Carol Moseley Braun
November 3 1992 – Carol Mosely Braun, a Democrat from Illinois, becomes the 1st African American woman elected to the United States Senate. 1983 – Jesse Jackson announces his candidacy for ...
Posted Friday, November 3rd 2023 at 11:58AM
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Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002 and was world heavyweight champion from 1978 until 1985. He is often considered to be one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time. He gr ...
Posted Friday, November 3rd 2023 at 11:36AM
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Michael Jonas Evans (November 3, 1949 – December 14, 2006) was an American actor, best known as Lionel Jefferson on both All in the Family and The Jeffersons. He was also a guest celebrity panelist on the TV game show Match Game.
Early life
E ...
Posted Friday, November 3rd 2023 at 11:23AM
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EmCee’ Jazz’ receives “Media Mogul” of the Decade Award from CLJ Media LLC aka BOSTVNow @ Uptown Comedy Corner - Hapeville Ga., on 10.28.2023!
Congratulations to our Fearless Leader -
EmCeeJazz on your “MediaMogul” of the Decade Award - for har ...
Posted Thursday, November 2nd 2023 at 5:07PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM SPEAKER EMERITA GENERAL NANCY PELOSI (ALLCAPS)-PRIVVY!
The Affordable Care Act stands as a triumph of Democrats' commitment to affordable health care as a fundamental right. And thanks to our Inflation Reduction Act, i ...
Posted Thursday, November 2nd 2023 at 12:17PM
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Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and embarked on his musical career with the Southern hip hop group St. Lunatics in 1993. He signed to U ...
Posted Thursday, November 2nd 2023 at 11:25AM
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