JAMES WEST Biography
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Born: February 10, 1931
Birth Location: Farmville, Virginia
Electrical engineer James Edward West was born on February 10, 1931 in Farmville, Virginia to Samuel Edward and Matilda West. At various points, his f ...
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The Civil Rights Act Of 1964
On February 10, 1964, the United States House of Representatives passed The Civil Rights Act of 1964 after 70 days of debate.
The Act made discrimination illegal on the basis of race, color, religion, national origi ...
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80 Powerful Black History Month Quotes That Will Inspire You and Move You
Story by Lynnette Nicholas •
Being Black in America is an honor and a privilege. Black people in this country have endured and overcome so much while simultaneously co ...
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Black history is American history. We must face facts, face fears and face forward.
We isolate Black history, setting it apart from Americana. The 'Black history' we celebrate is essential American history, relevant not just for those of African d ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 12:30PM
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PROSECUTOR WILL REVIEW CASES PREVIOUSLY HANDLED BY ALL OFFICERS INVOLVED IN TYRE NICHOLS’ DEATH
The Shelby County District Attorney’s office in Tennessee said Thursday it will review all cases previously handled by the five Memphis police offi ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 11:10AM
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Malia Obama’s bosses are impressed with her work ethic and TV writing skills
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Malia Obama is ensuring to make a name for herself, and her latest boss revealed she is working hard as a TV writer. The former first daughter an ...
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Paul Laurence Dunbar
Accomplished poet, novelist and playwright, Paul Laurence Dunbar died of tuberculosis on February 9, 1906 at the young age of 33.
Dunbar was born on June 27, 1872 in Dayton, Ohio to former slaves. He became one the first Af ...
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Alice Walker
American writer
Alice Walker, in full Alice Malsenior Walker, (born February 9, 1944, Eatonton, Georgia, U.S.), American writer whose novels, short stories, and poems are noted for their insightful treatment of African American cultu ...
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Guion Bluford - The First African-American Astronaut
http://www.blackhistorydaily.com/black_history/st_black_spacewalk.html
In honor of his achievements we discuss the success of Guion Bluford featuring Charles Bolden, Derrick H. Pitts, Crystal ...
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FROM WAGONS TO RICHES: THE OLDEST BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS BY JOHN T. WARD CONTINUES TO INSPIRE GENERATIONS
Atiya JordanFebruary 9, 2023
As we celebrate Black History Month, the 142-year-old legacy of John T. Ward is one of many that continues to ins ...
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Ernie Davis
American football player
Ernie Davis, byname of Ernest R. Davis, also called the Elmira Express, (born Dec. 14, 1939, New Salem, Pa., U.S.—died May 18, 1963, Cleveland, Ohio), American collegiate gridiron football player who was the ...
Posted Wednesday, February 8th 2023 at 6:39PM
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State Of The Union: 5 Important Messages For The Black Community
Biden vows to protect social safety net programs, but can he shepherd police reform through hostile Republican House?
President Joe Biden struck a note of optimism at his State of ...
Posted Wednesday, February 8th 2023 at 5:06PM
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This Day in Black History: Feb. 8, 1986
Oprah Winfrey becomes first Black woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show. Also, CBS commentator Andy Rooney suspended for disparaging remarks against African-Americans.
On this day, in 1986, Opra ...
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Black People In Interracial Relationships, What Are You Tired Of Hearing?
While interracial relationships are obviously nothing new, people will still — even in 2023! — come up and say the rudest and weirdest stuff.
So, we want to know: Bla ...
Posted Tuesday, February 7th 2023 at 9:49PM
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Feb 7: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Mike Tyson
Michael “Mike” Gerard Tyson was born in Bedford Stuyvesant on June 30, 1966, to Purcell Tyson and Lorna Mae Smith.
Tyson was one of the three children in his family. He had an older brother Ro ...
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Celebrate Chris Rock’s Birthday With These 5 Shows and Films
What is your favorite performance by the Primetime Emmy award-winning actor?
Happy Birthday, Chris Rock! The four-time Primetime Emmy award-winning actor is celebrating his 58th bir ...
Posted Tuesday, February 7th 2023 at 2:02PM
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BOB MARLEY, REGGAE LEGEND BORN
February 6, 1945 - May 11, 1981
Bob Marley, Jamacian reggae singer/songwriter is born in Nine Miles, Jamaica.
Marley would popularize both reggae music and Rastafariansim World wide during his short but impactfu ...
Posted Monday, February 6th 2023 at 10:24PM
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Ashe was first African-American male to win a Slam
By Bob Carter
Signature Match
Sept. 9, 1968 - It was the first U.S. Open, the first time pros were eligible to compete in the most prestigious tournament in this country. The top four seeds we ...
Posted Monday, February 6th 2023 at 9:37PM
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6 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT BLACK HISTORY MONTH
SHAKIRA THOMAS
Every February, the United States celebrates Black History Month, and today marks the start of it. This is a time to recognize the accomplishments of African Americans throughout histor ...
Posted Monday, February 6th 2023 at 9:18PM
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This Day in Black History: Feb. 6, 1950
Singer, songwriter and performer Natalie Cole was born on February 6, 1950 in Los Angeles.
Natalie Maria Cole may be the daughter of the legendary Nat King Cole, but she has earned a name that stands on i ...
Posted Monday, February 6th 2023 at 12:19PM
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Review: Hip-hop and Beyoncé almost saved the show until Grammys botched the ending
Story by Lorraine Ali •
Fifty years of hip-hop, a record-breaking run by Beyoncé and a massive snub stopped the 65th Grammy Awards ceremony from turning m ...
Posted Monday, February 6th 2023 at 10:55AM
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This Day in Black History: Feb. 6, 1988
Michael Jordan won the Nestle Crunch Slam Dunk with a perfect score on Feb. 6, 1988.
There are a number of superlatives in the life of Michael Jordan, from his role as the preeminent basketball player of hi ...
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This Day in Black History: Feb. 6, 1990
Barack Obama named president of Harvard Law Review. Also, Bob Marley is born.
Before he was the first African-American elected as president of the United States, then-Harvard student Barack Obama was named ...
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This Day in Black History: Feb. 6, 1820
On Feb. 6, 1820, 88 free Black men and women set sail for the British colony of Sierra Leone aboard a ship called the Mayflower of Liberia.
The group’s travel was funded by the U.S. Congress and organiz ...
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Viola Davis Becomes 3rd Black Woman in History to EGOT
Story by Laura Bassett •
Viola Davis finally achieved EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) status on Sunday, winning the Grammy award for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Record ...
Posted Sunday, February 5th 2023 at 8:08PM
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