Emmett Louis Till (July 25, 1941 – August 28, 1955) was an African American boy who was abducted, tortured, and lynched in Mississippi in 1955 at the age of 14, after being accused of offending a white woman, Carolyn Bryant, in her family's grocery ...
Posted Monday, August 28th 2023 at 12:57PM
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August 28 in Black History: Why This Date Is So Important
This op-ed talks about the significance of August 28 for Black Americans.
There’s just something different about August 28. From the August 28 of 1833, when the Slavery Abolition Act w ...
Posted Monday, August 28th 2023 at 10:51AM
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Donald Trump's Mugshot: the face of accountability in Georgia
Fulton County DA Fani Willis is holding what no other person has done before - holding a former president to a new level of accountability for his criminal actions. Symone Sanders Towns ...
Posted Saturday, August 26th 2023 at 9:36PM
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Donald Trump's Mugshot: the face of accountability in Georgia
Fulton County DA Fani Willis is holding what no other person has done before - holding a former president to a new level of accountability for his criminal actions. Symone Sanders Tow ...
Posted Saturday, August 26th 2023 at 9:28PM
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Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensemb ...
Posted Saturday, August 26th 2023 at 8:23PM
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Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer ( Born August 26, 1993) is an American actress, singer and television personality. Known for playing leading and character roles in comedy and drama productions, she has received several accolades, including a Primetime ...
Posted Saturday, August 26th 2023 at 7:54PM
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On August 26, 1920 the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified which gave women the right to vote. This was a momentous occasion for all women; although having the legal right to vote without being prohibited through intimidation, fear, rac ...
Posted Saturday, August 26th 2023 at 9:06AM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM ASSISTANT DEMOCRATIC LEADER CONGRESSMAN JAMES CLYBURN!
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the newest edition of the Clyburn Chronicles podcast with Martin Luther King III, ...
Posted Friday, August 25th 2023 at 12:01PM
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TWENTY years ago today, a horrifying plane crash took beloved R&B singer Aaliyah's life.
Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer and actress. She has been credited for helping to redefine contemporar ...
Posted Friday, August 25th 2023 at 8:19AM
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On This Day in Black History Aug 25 - Robert Keith Horry
Robert Keith Horry ( born August 25, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player and current sports commentator. He played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Associatio ...
Posted Friday, August 25th 2023 at 8:08AM
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Althea Neale Gibson (August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003) was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American ...
Posted Friday, August 25th 2023 at 7:58AM
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David Khari Webber Chappelle ( born August 24, 1973) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle's Show (2003–2006), which he starred in until quitting in the middle of production ...
Posted Thursday, August 24th 2023 at 3:17PM
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On This Day In Black History Aug 24th - Edith S. Sampson
Edith Spurlock Sampson (October 13, 1901 – October 8, 1979) was an American lawyer and judge, and the first Black U.S. delegate appointed to the United Nations on 24 August 1950. She conce ...
Posted Thursday, August 24th 2023 at 2:51PM
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For Immediate Release From WHI on AA and NPIs!
DATE: TODAY AT
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Please join us as we launch a new webinar series to demys ...
Posted Thursday, August 24th 2023 at 1:40PM
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For Immediate Release From The Arc of Maryland!
Join us for SpArc Tank Ig-Nite, our premiere event supporting the development of new technology, resources, devices, or other initiatives to enhance the lives of children and adults with IDD in Mar ...
Posted Thursday, August 24th 2023 at 11:29AM
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Trump's potential DISQUALIFICATION from running in 2024 SURGES into national spotlight
The Legal Breakdown episode 109: @GlennKirschner2 discusses the possibility that Trump will be disqualified from running for office because of the 14th amendmen ...
Posted Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 at 12:00PM
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National Negro Business League Founded By Booker T. Washington
On August 23, 1900, Booker T. Washington founded the National Negro Business League (NNBL) in Boston, Massachusetts. The organization received support from Andrew Carnegie. Washing ...
Posted Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 at 10:51AM
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UNESCO has chosen Aug. 23 to commemorate the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition, but the historical significance of that day may escape many. On the night that spanned August 22 and 23, 1791, slave rebels in ...
Posted Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 at 10:30AM
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Kobe Bean Bryant ( August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely regarded ...
Posted Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 at 9:43AM
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For Immediate Release From Autism Research Institute!
Results from a study that focused on transition to adulthood in Autism will be presented, including considerations for advancing service access and navigation, employment support, and post- ...
Posted Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 at 2:05PM
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