Clarence Maurice Mitchell Jr. (March 8, 1911 – March 18, 1984) was an American civil rights activist and was the chief lobbyist for the NAACP for nearly 30 years. He also served as a regional director for the organization.
Mitchell, nicknamed "the ...
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Henry Leander Marsh III (born December 10, 1933) is an American civil rights lawyer and politician. A Democrat, Marsh was elected by the city council as the first African-American mayor of Richmond, Virginia in 1977. He was elected to the Senate of V ...
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This Day in Black History: March 8, 1902
Louise Beavers, prominent actress, was born on March 8, 1902.
Louise Beavers was an African-American actress who appeared in numerous films in the 1920s and 1930s and also appeared in television roles. She ...
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This Day in Black History: March 8, 1964
Malcolm X announces split from the Nation of Islam.
Activist Malcolm X announced his departure from the Nation of Islam, a sect of Islam that preached Black self-determination, following a rift with NOI le ...
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Nick Cannon Announces New Game Show 'Who's Having My Baby?'
The show will be hosted by Kevin Hart.
In today's, "You can't make this up" news, Nick Cannon took to Twitter to announce the new arrival of (no, it's not another baby) a game show hoste ...
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This Day In Black History: March 7, 1964
Comedian Wanda Sykes was born in Virginia on March 7, 1964.
Crowned one of America’s funniest comedians, Wanda Sykes was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on March 7, 1964. She is 56 years old today.
Sykes gre ...
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This Day in Black History: March 7, 1979
The state of Georgia honored and issued a formal apology to musician and composer Ray Charles on March 7, 1979. In 1961 Charles refused to perform at a concert that was segregated and was fined by an Atlant ...
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This Day in Black History: March 7, 1965
Civil rights protesters attempt to march from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery but are halted by heavily armed state troopers and deputies.
On this day in 1965, an estimated 600 voting and civil rights activ ...
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Some one sent you a Love Notes’
It reads:
From the Escapes I came back to dance with you. I revealed my love in the dance on the Lover’s Bridge in a dream where we met. The kiss was holy and the dance is forever unforgettable. I am blessed wi ...
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You are welcomed and will come back to Escapes!
Love Notes are always here for you. Every single one never fails to amaze you in the inner heart and soul.
Even if they are old or new, they are purposefully written from love of The Spirit and the Bride
Have a special relationship with Him. Incr ...
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You are welcomed and will come back to Escapes!
Love Notes are always here for you. Every single one never fails to amaze you in the inner heart and soul.
Even if they are old or new, they are purposefully written from love of The Spirit and the B ...
Posted Tuesday, March 7th 2023 at 4:47AM
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SC efforts continue to teach Black history despite attempts to end ‘woke indoctrination’
By Adam Parker aparker@postandcourier.com
This summer, a group of 25 high school freshmen will visit important historic sites and institutions, such as the ...
Posted Monday, March 6th 2023 at 7:57PM
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