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Unsung heroes honored for Black History Month
Digital Media News EditorOn one of the last days of Black History Month, seven unsung African-American heroes of the local community were honored Tuesday at the Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting. The honorees, chosen by the local chapter of the NAACP, were Velda...Tags: Minority Groups, Human Interest, Black History, NAACP
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Calexico pioneer family recognized
Staff WriterEva Page and her late husband, Audry Page, were one of the few black families in Calexico decades ago, and she fondly recalls a community that she said wasn’t segregated like many others at the time. Page is one of several individuals who were...Tags: Black History, NAACP
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Manager actions leave impression
Staff WriterMany Valley residents recognize El Centro resident Louise Wyatt from her 32 years working primarily as a manager at the Townshop in Valley Plaza. “She was an impact on everyone’s life without knowing it,” NAACP local chapter member...Tags: Black History, NAACP
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NSU students march on Washington
Northern State University Students staged a march down Washington Street on Tuesday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic march on the nation's Capitol. "We're walking together and we all have the same goal," said Beatrice Walker, 20, of...
Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Washington, DC, Black History, Education
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Carter Tabernacle parallels growth of Orlando's black community
On a Sunday morning celebrating the 97th anniversary of the church's founding, the first female pastor of Carter Tabernacle was presented a handmade wooden rendering of the Sankofa bird, a mythical African bird that flies forward by looking back. The...
Tags: Gary Collins, Religion and Belief, Anglicanism, Health and Medical Professionals, Orange Blossom Trail
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L.A. County honors World War II Marines who broke racial barriers
L.A. NOWAs part of Black History Month, L.A. County honored a group of U.S. Marines who broke down racial barriers.... -
Harvard-Westlake students mourn sudden death of 16-year-old swimmer
L.A. NOWClassmates of Harvard-Westlake swimmer who died last week after collapsing in the school pool are expected to honor the 16-year-old junior at an assembly on Monday.... -
Overcoming a racist past in Baltimore
February is Black History Month. Baltimore is celebrating it by commemorating the march of African-Americans toward full membership in the American family. Although I am a white man born and raised in the strictly segregated Baltimore of nearly eight...
Tags: Minority Groups, Social Issues, Black History, Racism, Credit and Debt
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Dumas Center hosts second annual Black History Month event
Associate ProducerThe Dumas Center in Roanoke held it's annual Black History month event earlier this evening. The "Showtime At The Dumas" event honored native Roanoker and Goddess of Soul Jane Powell A local band entertained guests during the main event, and there was...Tags: Human Interest, Black History
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Gospel Jubilee resonates with congregants
Staff WriterThemes of community, empowerment and joy rose to the rafters Saturday afternoon as some 150 parishioners celebrated together at the third annual Gospel Jubilee at Second Baptist Church in El Centro. “Do you need more strength? You’ve got to...Tags: Prisons, Black History
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Doleman Black Heritage Museum Celebration of Black History a family affair
matthewu@herald-mail.comThe 4th Doleman Black Heritage Museum Celebration of Black History on Saturday at The Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown was a bit of a family affair for the Parsons. Cathy Parson and her brother, Tom Parson, were among those honored at the event for their...Tags: Human Interest, Bowie State University, Music, Black History, Arts and Culture
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Boyle African-Americans remembered for achievements
scollins@amnews.comIn honor of Black History Month, Boyle Landmark Trust hosted a two-day celebration of Boyle County African-American history. Thursday and today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Boyle Landmark Trust Chairwoman Barbara Hulette and other members gathered at...Tags: Minority Groups, Human Interest, Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure, Black History
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