Mary McLeod Bethune, known as the ‘First Lady of Negro America,’ also sought to unify the African diaspora
In 1935, Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women, an “organization of organizations” to unify African American women’s organizations under one major umbrella. The Mary McLeod Bethune ...
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A new book explains what the color blue can teach us about Black history
Imani Perry traces the history and symbolism of the color blue, from the indigo of the slave trade, to Coretta Scott King's ...
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Biden urges Americans to 'keep the faith' as he spends final full day as president in South Carolina
(AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Joe Biden spent his final full day as president Sunday in South Carolina, urging Americans to “keep the faith in a better day to ...
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On last full day as president, Biden urges Americans to 'keep the faith'
Joe Biden traveled to South Carolina on Sunday, his last full day as US president, where he urged Americans to "keep ... to the historic Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, where ...
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Biden urges Americans to 'keep the faith' as he spends final full day as president in South Carolina
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Joe Biden spent his final full day as president Sunday in South Carolina, urging Americans to ... toured the International African American Museum in Charleston ...
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Hidden dangers of melanoma in African Americans
While individuals with darker skin, like many African Americans, benefit from higher melanin levels, which provide some natural protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, this protection is not ...
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NC Museum of Natural Science hosts 24th annual African American Cultural Celebration
The 24th annual African American Cultural Celebration was held at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds had the opportunity to explore the ...
South Carolina schools’ race, gender rules face civil rights lawsuit
The South Carolina Department of Education faces a civil rights lawsuit challenging its restrictions on how race and sex are ...
Lawsuit filed against South Carolina's race, gender curriculum restrictions
South Carolina schools are facing a lawsuit over restrictions on what can be taught about racial inequality in K-12 public ...
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Families of apartheid-era victims sue South African government for damages
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Twenty-five victims' families and survivors of apartheid-era political crimes have sued South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government for what they ...
12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina announced
The Post and Courier, South Carolina's largest newspaper, announces the honorees of the 5th annual 12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina project, presented by Huntington Bank. Launching during ...
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South African president signs controversial land seizure law
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill allowing land seizures by the state without compensation - a move that has put him at odds with some members of his government.