Sherri Borden Colley, CBC [dropcap]The[/dropcap] empty lot in North Preston, N.S., has been in the hands of Elaine Cain’s family for many years, a connection that stirs in her a sentimental bond with the piece of land. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] But despite the fact her family has long paid property taxes on it, they have never […]
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Cornel West to Teach Intro to African American Studies After 18-Year Break | The Crimson
Sophia S. Armenakas, The Crimson Cornel R. West ’74 spoke with Danielle S. Allen, Director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, as a part of the center’s Diversity, Justice, and Democracy lecture series in 2016. Photo: Sidni M. Frederick. Featured Image [dropcap]Professor[/dropcap] of the Practice of Public Philosophy Cornel R. West ’74 will […]
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Kamala Harris Is Accused of Lying About Listening to Tupac. Here’s What Happened. | The New York Times
Astead W. Herndon, The New York Times [dropcap]It[/dropcap] began as a lighthearted moment. Senator Kamala Harris, the California Democrat and former prosecutor who announced her presidential candidacy last month, revealed on a popular radio show this week that she had smoked marijuana during her college years at Howard University in Washington. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] But after […]
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Local investors bidding on purchase of African American news talk radio station WBOK 1230 | The New Orleans Advocate
Advocate Staff Report, The New Orleans Advocate [dropcap]A[/dropcap] group of New Orleans investors is putting in a bid to purchase African American news talk radio station WBOK 1230 AM from Los Angeles based-Bakewell Media. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] The partnership led by New Orleans native and actor Wendell Pierce includes Spears Group President and Chief Executive Officer […]
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24 Old School Cool Photos Of Black Couples Throughout The Years | HuffPost
We asked readers to share their favorite photos of their grandparents and parents through the years.
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The Uphill Battles of Black Talent Agents in Hollywood | The New York Times
Cara Buckley, The New York Times Lorrie Bartlett of ICM Partners, left; Brandon Lawrence of Creative Artists Agency; and J.B. Fitzgerald of United Talent Agency. Credit Photographs by Erik Carter for The New York Times. Featured Image [dropcap]Movies[/dropcap] like “Black Panther” and “Crazy Rich Asians” don’t come around all that often partly because of how […]
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10 Quotes About Love From Iconic Black History Makers | HuffPost
Maya Angelou, Beyoncé, James Baldwin and other Black icons have a lot to teach us about love.
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Black History Month: a Reading List | OUPBlog
Eleanor Robson & Mara Sandroff, OUPBlog [dropcap]February[/dropcap] marks the celebration of Black History Month in the United States and Canada, an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in US history. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] The first variation of Black History Month was initiated by Dr. […]
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Lorraine Morton, Evanston’s first black mayor, remembered as trailblazer, history maker | ABC7 Chicago
Karen Jordan, ABC7 Chicago [dropcap]EVANSTON[/dropcap], Ill. (WLS) — Former Evanston Mayor Lorraine Morton is gone, but not forgotten. Morton lived a purpose-driven life, accomplishing many firsts. She made Evanston her home after graduating Northwestern University and became the first educator of color to teach in a public school there. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Over the years, she […]
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Former Attorney General Eric Holder to decide on 2020 bid in a few weeks | PBS News Hour
Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press, PBS News Hour Photo: Chris Graythe (Getty Images). Featured Image [dropcap]DES[/dropcap]MOINES, Iowa — Former Attorney Gen. Eric Holder said Tuesday he is in the final stages of deciding whether to seek the 2020 Democratic nomination for president and plans to decide in about a month. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] “I’m going to sit […]
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