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Preserving history: Buildings and neighborhoods tell the story of African ... | Durham Herald Sun (blog)
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Preserving history: Buildings and neighborhoods tell the story of African ...
Durham Herald Sun (blog)
By April Johnson Major projects and activities such as the Historic Parrish Street, the Hayti Heritage Center and the Fayetteville Street Historic Corridor highlight the rich African-American history in Durham. There is more to the African-American ...
Black History Month Opening Art ReceptionWashington City Paper all 2 news articles »
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Vanished African-American community is remembered | Cincinnati.com
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Vanished African-American community is remembered
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It was one of the first primarily African-American neighborhoods in the area. / The Enquirer/Leigh Taylor This depicts the intersection of Corsica Place and Bush Street in Dunbar in 1995, shortly before this house and the rest of the remaining houses ...
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Durham parade celebrates African-American heritage | WRAL.com
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WRAL.comDurham parade celebrates African-American heritage
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Durham, NC — The Bull City celebrated achievements in the African-American community Saturday at the 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Black History Month parade. Ms. Black North Carolina Pia Jessup said the event is an important opportunity for the ...
Marching to honor a legacyDurham Herald Sun
Grand marshal of Durham MLK parade is Chuck DavisBlueRidgeNow.com all 20 news articles »
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African-American family history research classes Feb. 11 | Deseret News
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African-American family history research classes Feb. 11
Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — Three free African-American family history research classes will be Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Family History Library in downtown Salt Lake City. To view the class schedule online, go to http://www.familysearch.org.
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African-American leaders discuss 'Closing The Gap' at library forum - The Flint Journal | MLive.com
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The Flint Journal - MLive.comAfrican-American leaders discuss 'Closing The Gap' at library forum
The Flint Journal - MLive.com
comTV 5's Tia Ewing gives insight into the media industry during the "African American Leaders Closing The Gap" forum. Ewing was one of several community leaders gathered at Flint Public Library for the event. FLINT, Michigan -- There were several ...and more »
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African-American read-in to take place in front of library | The Auburn Plainsman
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African-American read-in to take place in front of library
The Auburn Plainsman
by Rachel Cooper / WRITER Auburn is taking part in the 23rd annual National African-American Read-In Feb. 6 from 11:30 am to 1 pm The read-in will take place in front of the Mell Street entrance of Ralph Brown Draughon Library.
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Some blacks insist: 'I'm not African-American' | Albany Times Union
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msnbc.comSome blacks insist: 'I'm not African-American'
Albany Times Union
31, 2012 photo shows Gibre George, who started a Facebook page called 'Don't Call Me African-American," at the lounge where he works in Hollywood, Fla. The labels used to describe Americans of African descent mark the movement of a people from the ...
AT&T African-American History CalendarThe Times and Democrat
Not all blacks like 'African-American'The News-Press all 149 news articles »
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Newport Historical Society Acquires 1821 Letter Written by Notable African ... | Patch.com
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Newport Historical Society Acquires 1821 Letter Written by Notable African ...
Patch.com
This letter was written by a late 18 th and early 19 th century African American Newporter named Occarmar Marycoo, also known as Newport Gardner. In the October 1821 letter, purchased with funds from board member donations, Gardner writes to his niece ...
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Professor contributes to book on African American culture | Torrington Register Citizen
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Professor contributes to book on African American culture
Torrington Register Citizen
William H. Foster III, professor of English at Naugatuck Valley Community College, was cited as an expert resource on the image of African Americans in comics in the recently published Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture, well worth noting ...
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African American Studies Presents The Langston Hughes Project | Valdosta State University
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ChicagoistAfrican American Studies Presents The Langston Hughes Project
Valdosta State University
VALDOSTA -- In the spirit of Black History Month, the African American Studies Program presents The Langston Hughes Project, to be held Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 pm in the Student Union Theater. The Langston Hughes Project is a multimedia concert ...
Celebrating The Legacy Of Langston HughesNPR all 5 news articles »
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New ways to tell Delaware's African American history | Newsworks.org
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New ways to tell Delaware's African American history
Newsworks.org
In the early 1900's Pierre S. du Pont was appalled by the state of education for African American children in Delaware , so he decided to do something about it. "He found out in Delaware in the 19-teens, is that African Americans often did not get past ...
Preserving history, celebrating cultureThe News Journal
Categorizing ourselvesBlack and Magenta all 4 news articles »
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UW-Parkside trying to find out who's been threatening African-American students | Today's TMJ4
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WJFW-TVUW-Parkside trying to find out who's been threatening African-American students
Today's TMJ4
By WTMJ News Team KENOSHA- Investigators are trying to find out who's been threatening African-American students at UW-Parkside. The threats include a couple of nooses and even death threats. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth offering up words Friday ...
UW-Parkside students students say apparent hate crimes don't reflect the campusJournal Times
Student on UW-Parkside “hit list” admits to hoaxFOX6Now.com Milwaukee
Beloiter victim of apparent race hoaxBeloit Daily News WGBA-TV -Kenosha News (subscription) all 102 news articles »
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WCU African American Heritage Festival begins Monday | Mountain Xpress
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WCU African American Heritage Festival begins Monday
Mountain Xpress
By Jeff Fobes on 02/04/2012 09:52 AM Western Carolina University's Department of Intercultural Affairs will host an African American Heritage Festival in honor of Black History Month in the Grandroom of AK Hinds University Center from Monday, Feb.
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LA kicks off African-American heritage month | Los Angeles Daily News
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California Newswire (press release)LA kicks off African-American heritage month
Los Angeles Daily News
Los Angeles kicked off African-American heritage month with a City Hall celebration honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph, Walter Mosely and Dr. Keith Black. With a theme of "Stepping Back Into the Future," the ceremony also recognized the 20th anniversary of the ...
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa And Prominent African American Leaders Celebrate ...California Newswire (press release) all 4 news articles »
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Celebrating African American History Month | Black and Magenta
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Washington TimesCelebrating African American History Month
Black and Magenta
In 1986, Congress designated February as African American History Month. As people, how do we typically celebrate during this time period? We take a look back at many of the great African Americans who sacrificed and fought for their rights and for ...
African American History Month - To be or not to be?Washington Times
African-American History Month calendarTri State Defender
February's Travel, Event CalendarAmsterdam News The Detroit News -Huffington Post all 623 news articles »
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Decoy for US-Mexico Human Smuggling Ring: African American Drivers | Fox News
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Daily MailDecoy for US-Mexico Human Smuggling Ring: African American Drivers
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2, 2012 in connection with an alleged human smuggling ring that used non-Spanish-speaking, African-American drivers to shuttle illegal immigrants from the border in a bid to elude detection, authorities said.(AP Photo/ICE) Print Email Share Comments ...
Smugglers tried to avoid detection by recruiting non-Spanish-speaking African ...Daily Mail
Busted: Black Drivers were Recruited to Smuggle Illegals into the USEurweb.com
Authorities say human smugglers used black, non-Spanish-speaking drivers to ...Washington Post AOL Autos all 228 news articles »
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African American TV Pioneer Exposed Audiences to Black Culture | Voice of America
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Telegraph.co.ukAfrican American TV Pioneer Exposed Audiences to Black Culture
Voice of America
February 04, 2012 African American TV Pioneer Exposed Audiences to Black Culture Chris Simkins Many Americans are recalling an icon in the entertainment industry following the death of longtime African American TV producer and music show host Don ...
Don Cornelius remembered: Kenneth Gamble touts 'Soul Train' prideLos Angeles Times (blog)
Ladies Train: 'Soul Train' reminds us of all music biz iniquitiesAustin Chronicle (blog)
Locomotive of love, peace and soulPhiladelphia Inquirer Alaska Dispatch -New York Times -Tampabay.com all 835 news articles »
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Black History Month Events | HispanicBusiness.com
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HispanicBusiness.comRock and Roll Hall of Fame Black History Month Events
HispanicBusiness.com
To celebrate Black History Month, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has planned a month-long tribute to African-American women in rock, titled "Ladies First." This program is presented in conjunction with the Museum's exhibit, Women Who Rock: ...
Celebrating African-American Women who rock during Black History MonthExaminer.com all 5 news articles »
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'Soul Train's' Don Cornelius remembered by friends, colleagues, fans | Los Angeles Times
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USA TODAY'Soul Train's' Don Cornelius remembered by friends, colleagues, fans
Los Angeles Times
With the inception of 'Soul Train,' a young, progressive brother set the pace and worldwide standard for young aspiring African American men and entrepreneurs in TV — out of Chicago. He transcended cultural barriers among young adults. They became one.
A Smooth Operator in the Name of SoulNew York Times
Don Cornelius: 'Soul Train' creator took pulse of black cultureAlaska Dispatch
Locomotive of love, peace and soulPhiladelphia Inquirer Zap2it.com (blog) -News One all 669 news articles »
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Vanity Fair takes heat for placement of African American actresses on 'Young ... | Fox News
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Fox NewsVanity Fair takes heat for placement of African American actresses on 'Young ...
Fox News
“We have the magazine producing this idea of the next generation of Hollywood that remains racially segregated and that is a problem on so many different levels,” said Princeton professor of African American Studies Dr. Daphne A. Brooks.and more »
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LE Coleman African-American Museum full of history | Gazette Virginian
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LE Coleman African-American Museum full of history
Gazette Virginian
The former all African-American Mountain Road No. 1 school located at 3011 Mountain Road closed in the early 70s and stood vacant for several years before becoming the LE Coleman African-American Museum in 2005. Walking through the doors of the old ...
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African American artists celebrated at Howland | Hudson Valley Press
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al.com (blog)African American artists celebrated at Howland
Hudson Valley Press
Beacon - The Howland Cultural Center will present its 18th Annual Celebration of African-American History Month with an exhibition of “African-American Artists of the Hudson Valley.” The exhibition will hang February 4th-26th, with an opening reception ...
African American History Month in CobbPatch.com
Celebrate national African American History MonthVentura County Star
UA offers 34 programs in African-American History month celebrational.com (blog) Houma Courier -Daniel Island News all 7 news articles »
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Monticello's First African-American Mayor Has Positive Outlook | Monticello News
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Monticello NewsMonticello's First African-American Mayor Has Positive Outlook
Monticello News
3, becoming the first African-American mayor for the city. He has served on City Council for 11 years; his first term beginning in 2000, and knew that his experience would help him through this term. He decided that he could use his experience to unite ...
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African-American Children's Book Fair returns to the Community College of ... | Philadelphia Daily News
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African-American Children's Book Fair returns to the Community College of ...
Philadelphia Daily News
Of those people, Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati stands proudly as the founder of a once small book fair that is celebrating its 20th year of connecting African-American children with prominent authors and illustrators. "This is an event to show children the ...
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Chad's Morning Brief: President Obama Launches African-American's for Obama & More | News/Talk 790 KFYO
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News OneChad's Morning Brief: President Obama Launches African-American's for Obama & More
News/Talk 790 KFYO
Obama, on behalf of his reelection campaign, announces their strategy to court African-American voters, a voting bloc that he heavily secured during his first run. In 2008, Obama received 95% of the black vote. Obama's campaign statement is below.
'African Americans for Obama' Launches - PRNewsermediabistro.com
African American History Month: A Message From President ObamaBlog for Iowa (blog)
POTUS Launches 'African-Americans For Obama' CampaignNews One Huffington Post -Fox News (blog) -Philadelphia Inquirer all 27 news articles »
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Asheville African-American historian Harrison dead at 64 | Asheville Citizen-Times
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Asheville African-American historian Harrison dead at 64
Asheville Citizen-Times
(Friday, May 12, 2006) / JOHN FLETCHER/jfletcher@citizen-times.com ASHEVILLE — African-American history was Harry Harrison's passion. He made a career promoting and highlighting African-American history and he enjoyed reading books on the subject.and more »
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African American History Month - To be or not to be? | Washington Times
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Washington TimesAfrican American History Month - To be or not to be?
Washington Times
SAN DIEGO, February 2, 2012 –The month of February is designated as Black History, or African-American History Month. However, it shares that spotlight with American Heart Month, An Affair to Remember Month, Canned Food Month, and National Cherry Month ...
African-American History Month calendarTri State Defender
Charles H. Wright Museum Celebrates Black History Month With A Range Of ...Huffington Post
African-American/Black History Month celebrationFort Leavenworth Lamp Belvoir Eagle -Patch.com -TribLocal all 577 news articles »
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Spartanburg elementary school honors African-American educator at her 150th ... | Spartanburg Herald Journal
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Spartanburg elementary school honors African-American educator at her 150th ...
Spartanburg Herald Journal
“She was an African-American teacher who cared about the students on the south side,” said Brice Moore, a fifth-grade student at Mary H. Wright. “She wanted to make a change. She wanted little black girls and boys to have a better education.
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African American Art workshop Saturday at trails museum | Blue Springs Examiner
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African American Art workshop Saturday at trails museum
Blue Springs Examiner
By Anonymous The National Frontier Trails Museum will hold an African American Art workshop from 10 am to noon Saturday at the Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. You'll be sculpting, painting, creating, and exploring the world of African ...
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Racism in America: An African American Democrat attends GOP Presidential Debate | UK Progressive Magazine
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UK Progressive MagazineRacism in America: An African American Democrat attends GOP Presidential Debate
UK Progressive Magazine
Here is his account, nearly verbatim, on what it was like to be an African American Democrat at a GOP presidential debate. My first question was simply, “How did you feel?” He takes it from there: Coming in, at the entrance to the University of North ...and more »
