Gil Scott-Heron was born in Chicago in 1949. He was a highly influential and widely admired singer, jazz pianist, published poet, novelist and socio-political commentator. His work illuminates a philosophy of life that held human affection as well as political and artistic responsibility as the underlying factors that inspired his writing. He died in 2011. […]
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In 2016, Washington, DC has more than 250 families which include children currently housed at the D.C. General shelter, however Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to close the decayed family shelter by 2018. Living conditions have been very challenging at the shelter for families, especially the struggle of keeping their children protected with the abduction of 8-year
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The Black Panther Party (BPP) was formed and founded by Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton in 1966. On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, the Panther Party had several ideologies (Black nationalism, Anti-capitalism, Anti-fascism, Anti-imperialism, Anti-racism, and Revolutionary socialism). They were created to combat against police brutality in the black communities. Peaceful marches
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Although it\’s the year two thousand sixteen sometimes it feels like it\’s nineteen fifty just with social networking capabilities and advancements in technology. Not that long ago 1964 to be exact the Voting Rights Act was signed almost sealed, but delivered by a vote 0f 289 to 126 after the Senate changes, according to In
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Just in case you haven\’t been on twitter lately you should hurry before the month is over. They have decided to pay tribute to Black History Month with the \”Black Power\” salute. Technology has sure surpassed racial barriers. According to In Black America, Stokely Carmichael had coined the term \”Black Power\” he departed from the
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Just sounding out the word \”Ancient Egypt\” is so rich and beautiful, in fact it was just that; the first dominant civilization in the Mediterranean world. Luckily, the Egyptian preservation of culture, tradition, and religion, Blacks in America can embrace and fully enjoy the celebration of Black History Month. Believe it or not \”Queens\” were first
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Ready… he was, but his teammates might not have been ready to receive the passes in Super Bowl 50, as Carolina Panther Cameron Newton played passionately. The defense among both teams was tremendous although there were so many flags on the plays. Super Bowl 50 was more than just America\’s greatest National Football teams, Denver
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Bring on the chips, dip, wings and, Lager it\’s Super Bowl 50! Before being drafted as the first overall pick by the Carolina Panthers, Cameron Newton played college football at Auburn, and what\’s even more fascinating is that he is the only player in modern day to be awarded Heisman Trophy with in one year
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Former Mayor Marian Barry is arguably the most beloved Mayor of Washington DC. Born in Mississippi but raised in Memphis, he understood that racial injustices were a major factor amongst all people of color. His journey started when he got involved in the African-American Civil Rights Movement as the first member of the Nashville Student
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