This Day in Black History: Oct. 29, 1969 -
The Supreme Court orders immediate school desegregation on Oct. 29, 1969.
On October 29, 1969, the Supreme Court ruled that schools in the United States had to desegregate “immediately,” instead of ...
Posted Sunday, October 29th 2023 at 9:22AM
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On This Day In Black History Oct 27 - ACTRESS RUBY DEE BORN October 27, 1924
Ruby Dee October 27, 1922 – June 11, 2014) was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and civil rights activist. She originated the role of ...
Posted Friday, October 27th 2023 at 2:11PM
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Synthetic Biology, Playing God
Junious Ricardo Stanton
“Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organi ...
Posted Thursday, October 26th 2023 at 4:26PM
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Empowering Black Men Building a Brighter Future Together
Dear friends,
I've been pondering the incredible potential within our community lately, and I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of hope and excitement.
There's a unique en ...
Posted Thursday, October 26th 2023 at 1:14PM
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On This Day In Black History Oct 26 - Trump fraud trial live updates: Trump, AG offer contrasting takes on Cohen testimony
Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and ...
Posted Thursday, October 26th 2023 at 10:35AM
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On This Day In Black History Oct 26 - Muhammad Ali
American boxer Muhammad Ali returns to the ring, defeating Jerry Quarry; Ali had been barred from fighting after he refused to be inducted into the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Muhammad A ...
Posted Thursday, October 26th 2023 at 10:20AM
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Asa Philip Randolph (April 15, 1889 – May 16, 1979) was an American labor unionist and civil rights activist. In 1925, he organized and led the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first successful African-American-led labor union. In the ear ...
Posted Wednesday, October 25th 2023 at 8:04PM
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Lillian Irene Hayman (July 17, 1922 – October 25, 1994) was an American actress and singer.
Career
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Hayman graduated from Wilberforce University with a BA before she began her career in the Broadway theatre.
S ...
Posted Wednesday, October 25th 2023 at 5:59PM
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Ciara Princess Wilson (Born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, businesswoman, dancer, model, and actress. She rose to prominence with her debut studio album Goodies (2004). The album spawned the single of the same name which toppe ...
Posted Wednesday, October 25th 2023 at 4:01PM
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Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. became the first African American General in the United States Army on October 25, 1940.
General Davis was born in Washington, DC on July 1, 1877. Davis attended Howard University and later after the beginning of the S ...
Posted Wednesday, October 25th 2023 at 12:59PM
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On This Day In Black History Oct 25 - Jada Pinkett Smith Clarifies Her Separation from Will Smith Ended Oscars Night “That’s still my man,” she
Jada Pinkett Smith wants to set the record straight about one of the shocking revelations she s ...
Posted Wednesday, October 25th 2023 at 12:46PM
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