Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, 1827 – January 16, 1901) was an American Republican politician, minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and a college administrator. Born free in North Carolina, he later lived and worked in ...
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Francis Gregory Alan Morris (September 27, 1933 – August 27, 1996) was an American actor. He was best known for portraying Barney Collier on the television series Mission: Impossible and Lt. David Nelson on Vega$.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to ...
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Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26, 1981) is an American former professional tennis player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, she was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) f ...
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On January 26, 1861, the U.S. state of Louisiana declared its secession from the United States and announced that it had joined the Confederate States1. Louisiana was the sixth slave state to secede from the U.S. and join the Confederacy1. The ordi ...
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Maggie Lena (née Draper Mitchell) Walker (July 15, 1864 – December 15, 1934) was an American businesswoman and teacher. In 1903, Walker became both the first African American woman to charter a bank and the first African American woman to serve ...
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For Immediate Release From AOL!
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden on Tuesday joined the picket line alongside United Auto Workers union members in Michigan, taking up a megaphone as he encouraged workers ...
Posted Tuesday, September 26th 2023 at 2:50PM
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For Immediate Release From The Hill!
Churches and community groups across Florida are throwing themselves into efforts to teach Black history after the state’s controversial move to reject AP African American Studies.
While Florida has pul ...
Posted Tuesday, September 26th 2023 at 12:00PM
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For Immediate Release From Black Media Group, LLC!
YOU ARE INVITED TO BE A VENDOR!
WHAT: Women of Color Expo and Hair Show Vendors Needed
WHEN: April 26, 27, 28, 2024
WHERE: Double Tree Hotel Downtown
HOW: ...
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Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26, 1981) is an American former professional tennis player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, she was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) f ...
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This Day in Black History: Sept. 25, 1861
For the first time, the Union Navy admits Blacks to enlist during the Civil War.
On Sept. 25, 1861, for the first time, the Union Navy allowed Blacks to enlist for service during the Civil War.
Many ...
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For Immediate Release From White House Initiative For HBCUs!
A Proclamation on National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2023
Our Nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are rooted in a fundamental ...
Posted Monday, September 25th 2023 at 12:59PM
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