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The 15th Amendment and the Black Vote in America

In 1870, one hundred and fifty years ago, Congress ratified the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution allowing African American men to be elected or appointed to national, state, county, and local offices throughout the United States. One hundred years ago,…

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What is Kamala Harris’ Networth?

Kamala Harris is a millionaire and part of the 1% in America in terms of household income, according to financial disclosures and tax documents from the senator. Between Harris and her husband, fellow attorney Doug Emhoff, their combined net worth comprised of…

America Featured The Caribbean by Editor September 17, 2020

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Barbados to Remove Queen as Head of State

Barbados announced Tuesday it plans to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state next year, marking the first time since 1992 that a commonwealth realm has ditched the long-reigning queen as its constitutional monarch. Barbados Governor-General Sandra Mason announced in a speech…

America Featured by Editor September 2, 2020

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Georgetown Coach John Thompson Jr. dies at age 78

Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., known as "Big John" throughout college basketball, has died at age 78. He was the first Black coach to lead a team to the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball championship, he helped mold N.B.A. stars like Patrick Ewing…

America Featured by Editor June 17, 2020

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Netflix CEO & Wife pledge $120 million gift to Morehouse, Spelman and the United Negro College Fund

Reed Hastings, chief executive of Netflix, and his wife, Patty Quillin, will give $120 million to fund the education of black students in America. Their gift which will be split between Morehouse College, Spelman College and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)…

America Featured by Editor May 11, 2020

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Princeton Names First Black Valedictorian: Nicholas Johnson

Johnson is the first black valedictorian in Princeton’s history. He said he appreciates the encouragement he has received at Princeton in developing his academic interests. The University’s support through opportunities including international internships and cultural immersion trips to Peru, Hong Kong and…

America Featured by Editor May 1, 2020

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Lila Fenwick First Black Female Graduate of Harvard Law (1932- 2020)

On April 4, 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) claimed the life of Lila Fenwick, the first black female graduate of Harvard Law School. She was 87. Fenwick was the daughter of immigrants from Trinidad. Her father was a landlord who owned properties…

America Featured West Africa World News by Editor April 23, 2020

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Benjamin Ola. Akande, Ph.D. Named 9th President of Champlain College

The Champlain College Board of Trustees today announced Benjamin Ola. Akande, Ph.D. as the ninth President of Champlain College. Dr. Akande will assume the role effective July 1, 2020. Dr. Laurie Quinn, Champlain's Provost and Senior Vice President for Academics, has been…

America Featured Gamechangers by Ana Mosioa-Tunya March 3, 2020

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AG Gaston: Economic Freedom Fighter & Civil Rights Financier

AG Gaston was one of the most important icons of the civil rights era. He was one of the financier of the civil rights struggle that ended discrimination in America. He was the man who wrote the check that financed the civil…

America Featured News by Editor February 28, 2020

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Erika H. James named dean of Penn’s Wharton School

Erika H. James has been named the next dean of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, effective July 1. The announcement was made today by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett. “Erika is an award-winning scholar and teacher…