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, t ...
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 contemporary ...
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 to ...
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 du ...
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 concede ...
Posted Thursday, August 24th 2023 at 2:51PM
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For Immediate Release From WHI on AA and NPIs!
DATE: TODAY AT
TIME: 4:30 PM ET:
REGISTER NOW: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_gfPcvWCPSsiiVrNVb0HqiQ
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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