The date when Crispus Attucks became the first American to die in the American Revolution, is observed in California schools as Black American Day. At least, it's supposed to be.
The problem is, no one knows about it.
Here's the citation in the Ca ...
Posted Wednesday, March 4th 2009 at 10:42AM
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The period following the Civil War was a progressive era for American democracy in the South as many states began reforms like compulsory public education. But that history was obscured by the image left by a film called “The Klansman” or “Birth o ...
Posted Thursday, October 30th 2008 at 11:51AM
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Thursday, Oct. 16 is the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, an event which although unsuccessful initially, succeeded in its goal of igniting the conflict that brought an end to slavery.
It is a reminder of the sacrifices and d ...
Posted Thursday, October 16th 2008 at 1:17PM
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Foreclosures threaten historic black communities
SAN FRANCISCO – An architect and housing expert said more than 90 percent of sub-prime loans are refinancings, contrary to commonly held statements discussed by policy makers attempting to address t ...
Posted Friday, October 3rd 2008 at 1:37PM
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Queen Calafia: Ruler of California will star the phenomenal singer/songwriter/actress Ajuana Black on Sept. 30, Oct. 1, Oct. 2 in the Buriel Clay Theatre in the African-American Art and Culture Complex at 762 Fulton St. Tickets are going fast and c ...
Posted Sunday, September 21st 2008 at 4:00PM
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Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain likes to talk about being the son and grandson of Navy admirals, but his background goes back even further into Mississippi history.
His great-great grandfather is described thusly:
William Ale ...
Posted Monday, September 8th 2008 at 11:19AM
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that unemployment grew three times faster among African-Americans in August than white Americans. The black unemployment rate rose .9 percent to 10.6 percent while the white unemployment rate grew only .3 perc ...
Posted Monday, September 8th 2008 at 11:16AM
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Only 8 Percent of Katrina Federal Contracts Go to Small Disadvantaged Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO -- blackmoney.com and blackbusinessmonth.com report that 8.3 percent of federal contracts dedicated to Hurricane Katrina recovery were awarded to smal ...
Posted Saturday, August 30th 2008 at 8:44AM
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When the NFL season starts, you can't jump out on the field and play for your favorite team. But between now and November, every American citizen has the opportunity to be part of the political season as a contributor.
Although Sen. Obama may be th ...
Posted Tuesday, August 26th 2008 at 9:57AM
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Looking for a way to invoke the messages of the March on Washington this month? Take a leaf from the history of the Montgomery bus boycott. The news that Walmart has told its supervisors and employees that an Obama candidacy would be "bad for busine ...
Posted Thursday, August 14th 2008 at 11:32AM
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Bill Moyer's Journal had a great feature Friday based on a Business Week report about the Business of Poverty, the array of check cashers, rent-to-own, pay day lenders, predatory lenders, user car dealers and collection firms that have opted to turn ...
Posted Saturday, August 9th 2008 at 5:40PM
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