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Adrienne Jones elected Maryland’s first African-American, female House speaker | CNN

African American Politics, African American Vote ...

Veronica Stracqualursi, CNNAmber Ferguson/The Washington Post, Featured Image [dropcap]Washington[/dropcap] (CNN) A Maryland lawmaker made history on Wednesday when she became the first woman and first African-American elected as the state’s House speaker. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Del. Adrienne Jones was unanimously voted as speaker after the two Democratic candidates who were vying for the job stepped aside […]

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‘The haunted houses’: Legacy of Nat Turner’s slave rebellion lingers, but reminders are disappearing The Washington Post

African American History, Black History

Greg Schneider, The Washington Post In this Monday, April 8, 2019 photo, the sword that is believed to have been carried by Nat Turner during his insurrection is seen in Courtland, Va. In 1831, a slave rebellion was led by Turner in Southampton County. He and and others from the insurrection were found guilty and […]

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Africa is creating one of the world’s largest single markets. What does this mean for entrepreneurs? | World Economic Forum

Africa, African Business ...

The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to launch on 30th May. If every African country joins, it’s expected to be one of the world’s largest single markets, accounting for $4 trillion in spending and investment across the 54 countries. The AfCFTA will give entrepreneurs across the continent access to a much larger […]

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John Singleton’s death is another warning sign for black men. It’s time we listen. | The Washington Post

African American Health, African American Wealth ...

Courtland Milloy, The Washington Post John Singleton the first African American and youngest person to have ever been nominated for the Best Director award at the Oscars. Twitter/@Rodriguez, Featured Image [dropcap]Five[/dropcap] months into a plant-based whole-foods diet, I continue to experience the benefits. Weight, cholesterol, blood pressure — all down. Energy up. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] I’m […]

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Business leaders seek to combat poverty through improving education, creating jobs | The Philadelphia Tribune

African American Economics, African American Wealth ...

Ayana Jones Tribune Staff Writer, The Philadelphia Tribune [dropcap]The[/dropcap] Chamber of Commerce for a Greater Philadelphia is advocating for an inclusive neighborhood growth agenda to help address the city’s stagnant poverty rate. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] “The purpose of the PHL Neighborhood Growth Project is to focus on job creation across Philadelphia,” Yvette A. Núñez, vice president […]

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