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Did you know that Joyce Carol Thomas, author of over 30 books pledged Sigma Gamma Rho? Thomas is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Award-winning author of more than 30 books and several plays, including the acclaimed musical “Abyssinia”, internationally renowned and best-selling African-American writer Joyce Carol Thomas was born in Ponca […]
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Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.
The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel.
The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment.
Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.
by Julia Conley, CommonDreams.org. In Attorney General Bill Barr's latest attempt to help President Donald Trump avoidaccountability for an alleged rape he is accused of committing in the 1990s, Barr on Monday argued in court filings that when the president denied columnist E. Jean Carroll's accusation last year, he was acting not on behalf of […]
Editor: I am writing this letter because the citizens of Burke County need to know the importance of the position of Director/Chief of the Burke County Emergency Management Agency (BEMA). In Burke County we were blessed to have one of the top directors in the United States, Chief Rusty Sanders. Chief Sanders served Burke County thirty three years building a […]
By Olayiwola Balogun - Nigerians in the United Kingdom turned out in their multitudes on Wednesday 21 October 2020 at the Nigeria High Commission London, Parliament Square and areas close to Downing Street residence of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to protest in solidarity with their citizens who were brutally killed by Nigerian soldiers following a […]
The post UK calls for an end to violence in Nigeria appeared first on African Voice Newspaper.
How much do you know about your thyroid? This small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck may not be something that you think about when you first awaken. Your thyroid is a powerful organ that plays an essential role in your body–releasing and controlling thyroid hormones that regulate your metabolism. Every cell in your body depends […]
The post The Thyroid: It Controls More Than You Know appeared first on BlackDoctor.org.
The Congressional Black Caucus is showing support for the people of Nigeria. As protests continue to erupt in Nigeria over... View Article
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Embarrassment. Hopelessness. Distress. Helplessness. Defeat. Brokenness. Repeat. Latosha Barnes, founder, and director of Patricia’s Place, knows this cycle of shame and pain all too well. For 15 years, Latosha suffered in silence and faced abuse throughout her first marriage. Patricia's Place, named after her mother, who was abused and introduced to drugs by her husband, … Continued
The post From Victim to Victorious, Latosha Barnes, Survived Domestic Violence appeared first on Chicago Defender.
On Tuesday ( Oct 20) Beyoncé took to Instagram to share her support of protestors and activists fighting on the frontlines of the #EndSARS movement and speak out against the violent attacks that they are facing at the hands of police. According to published reports, Amnesty International has confirmed that the Nigerian army and police killed at least 12 peaceful protesters Tuesday at two locations in Lagos.
GOP Senator David Purdue put his racism on full display when he decided to mispronounce Democratic Vice President candidate Kamala Harris' name. Twitter banded together to counter the Purdue's ignorance.
Toni Morrison left behind for us to cherish her treasure trove of rich, Black storytelling
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Dakar -- At least eight reports of sexual assault and abuse by aid workers in Democratic Republic of Congo have been made
A second juror has come forward to speak about the continuing controversy surrounding the Breonna Taylor grand jury trial. The... View Article
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Angela Davis ran for Vice President on the Communist Party ticket. She became Professor of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University, a position she held until 1984.
Janie L. Mines graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis. She was the first African American woman admitted to the Naval Academy.
The Salt Eaters by Toni Cade Bambara was published, winning the American Book Award.
The novel features the civil rights, feminist and peace movements.
Tennis player Venus Williams born on June 17 in Lynwood, California.
The musical Dreamgirls opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theater on December 20. It was later nominated for Tony Awards, including Best Musical. In 2006 it was the basis of a motion picture. The story follows a trio of women R&B singers in their achievement of success and celebrity.
Arnette R. Hubbard became the National Bar Association’s first woman president. The National Bar Association is the oldest national association of African American lawyers and judges.
Singer Beyonce Knowles (Destiny’s Child in the 1990s, then soloist) was born on September 4 in Houston, Texas. Tennis player Serena Williams was born on September 26 in Saganaw, Michigan.
Musician Mary Lou Williams, a jazz pianist, vocalist and composer, died on May 28. She recorded more than 100 records and wrote music for key bandleaders including Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman.
Pamela McAlliser Johnson became publisher of the Ithaca Journal, making her the first African American woman to hold that position with a major newspaper.
Alice Walkers The Color Purple was published. The novel focuses on the lives of African American women in rural Georgia in the 1930s.
The Color Purple won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize, making Alice Walker the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
Vanessa Williams became first African American selected as Miss America.
Angela Davis ran for Vice President on the Communist Party ticket for the second time.
Leontine T.
At a time when disenfranchisement, voter suppression and voter intimidation are once again threats to democratic rights, DFW Metro Justice & Equality launched an Early Voting initiative called Souls to the Polls to encourage African-Americans to vote. Voters will meet at designated locations and caravan to local polling sites on the Super Sundays of Oct. […]
The post Souls to the Polls: An Early Voting event with social distancing appeared first on North Dallas Gazette.
Javacia Harris Bowser For The Birmingham Times Most runners know that a marathon is 26.2 miles and a half-marathon is 13.1 miles. Birmingham-based health educator and veteran runner Jerri Haslem wants to add a new distance to the world of running – 8.46 miles. On October 25, participants throughout Birmingham and beyond will embark on […]
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari spoke to the nation about the unrest that has gripped the country... View Article
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Tory Lanez decided to hop on Instagram Live Tuesday night (Oct.21) to tell his side of the story that saw Megan Thee Stallion suffer gunshot wounds to both of her feet. Megan Thee Stallion responds to his claims on Twitter.
Jackie Gordon could make history in the November 3 general elections. She is running on the Democratic ticket in the 2nd congressional district on Long Island, and a win for Gordon would create a number of firsts.
By Imani Wj Wright Special to the AFRO Oct. 16 marked the 25th Anniversary of the historic Million Man March in Washington, D.C. Initially called to action by Louis Farrakhan, the Million March was meant to 'convey to the world a vastly different picture of the Black male, along with uniting in self-help and self-defense […]
The post Remembering the Million Man March, 25 Years Later. appeared first on Afro.
Unfortunately, death threats against the US president and presidential candidates aren't uncommon during election years. Fredrick, Maryland resident James Dale Reed was arrested last Friday for threatening to kidnap and kill Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Kamala Harris...
In June, Chicago Humanities Festival will address issues of race in art, museums, media, and criminal justice through an eclectic blend of programs with local artists and international stars. On June 2nd, Chicago artist Cecil McDonald will join in a virtual conversation about his latest body of work, Cuts and Beats, which subverts often racist representation in art by […]
From both a national and local perspective, I’m very excited to see so many African Americans participating in early voting and others who are eagerly awaiting their ballots. While this is a very positive step for us as African Americans, I must note that this election is so critical to the plight of our community that it is imperative that all of us not only vote, but become voting advocates during this election. It is one thing to vote, its another thing to influence the outcome of an election by actively mobilizing people in your personal sphere of influence.
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May 17, 2007 (aged 83)
Lloyd Alexander, (born Jan. 30, 1924 , Philadelphia, Pa.—died May 17, 2007, Drexel Hill, Pa.), American author who transported readers to a world of fantasy with a five-book series that was known as the Prydain Chronicles. The Book of Three (1964) launched the series, which chronicled the rise of a young hero named Taran from an assistant pig keeper to leader of the imaginary kingdom of Prydain. Along the way, Taran and his memorable companions confront villains, war, and personal dilemmas. The second novel in the series, The Black Cauldron (1965), was chosen as a Newbery Honor Book in 1966, and the last installment, The High King (1968), won the Newbery Medal in 1969. The series also included The Castle of Llyr (1966) and Taran Wanderer (1967). The animated Disney feature film The Black Cauldron (1985) was based on the Prydain novels. After service (1943–46) in the U.S. Army, Alexander attended the Sorbonne. He translated several books from French into English, edited an industrial magazine, and wrote advertising copy in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s while trying to get published. Alexander first found success with And Let the Credit Go (1955), one of several adult books based on his own experiences. He eventually turned his efforts toward children’s literature and released (1963) his first juvenile fantasy, Time Cat: The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth. Alexander later penned the Westmark trilogy and the Vesper Holly adventures. Westmark (1981), The Kestrel (1982), and The Beggar Queen (1984) dealt with concepts such as democracy, freedom, and corruption in the fictional kingdom of Westmark. Books starring spirited 19th-century orphan Vesper Holly and her guardian offered fast-paced journeys through distant lands where the two characters help right injustices. The series included The Illyrian Adventure (1986), The Drackenberg Adventure (1988), and others. Alexander received many honours, including the National Book Award in 1971 for The Marvelous
American writer and activist Alice Walker is best known for her novel The Color Purple, which won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. She has written numerous other novels, stories, poems, and essays.
Her story Everyday Use originally appeared in her 1973 collection, In Love & Trouble: Stories of Black Women, and has been widely anthologized since.
The story is narrated in the first-person by a mother who lives with her shy and unattractive daughter, Maggie, who was scarred in a fire as a child.
They are nervously waiting for a visit from Maggies sister, Dee, to whom life has always come easy.
Dee and her companion boyfriend arrive with bold, unfamiliar clothing and hairstyles, greeting Maggie and the narrator with Muslim and African phrases. Dee announces that she has changed her name to Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo, saying that she couldnt stand to use a name from oppressors. This decision hurts her mother, who named her after loved ones.
During the visit, Dee lays claim to certain family heirlooms, such as the top and dasher of a butter churn, whittled by relatives. But unlike Maggie, who uses the butter churn to make butter, Dee wants to treat them like antiques or artwork.
Dee also tries to claim some handmade quilts, fully assuming shell be able to have them because shes the only one who can appreciate them. The mother informs Dee that she has already promised the quilts to Maggie.
Maggie says Dee can have them, but the mother takes the quilts out of Dees hands and gives them to Maggie.
Dee then leaves, chiding the mother for not understanding her heritage, and encouraging Maggie to make something of yourself. After Dee is gone, Maggie and the narrator relax contentedly in the back yard for the rest of the afternoon.
Dee insists that Maggie is incapable of appreciating the quilts. She exclaims, horrified, Shed probably be backward enough to put them to everyday use.
For Dee, heritage is a curiosity to be looked at -- and something to put on display for others to look at, as
Rush Limbaugh has been a lightning rod for controversy, and racism, over his career that spans nearly five decades.
San Francisco passed the Caution Against Racially and Exploitative Non-Emergencies (CAREN) Act Tuesday, making racially-based 911 calls illegal.
By Parker Diakite - A new documentary, “Driving While Black,” unveils the narrative that far too many Black people know to be true: Black people face danger behind the wheel. There are so many stories [...]
