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For Juneteenth, 100+ Sets of 'ABC Flash Cards' Donated to DC Students to Help Bridge the Summer Learning Gap
In celebration of Juneteenth, the D.C. Divas partners with DC Tours and Transportation and popular children's book author Markette Sheppard to donate 100+ sets of ABC flash cards and matching posters featuring diverse children and images to support literacy and help bridge the summer learning gap in Washington, D.C. communities of color. Read More
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The Mis-Education of the Buddhist Negro
Dr. Carter G. Woodson the father of African/American history published his classic 1933 book "The Mis-Education of the Negro." Woodson notes that American education directs Blacks to move into an inferior position in our society. Anthony Amp Elmore President and Founder of the Proud Black Buddhist world Association teach that Japanese Buddhist teachers purposefully Mis-Educate Black people in regards to not only Black Buddhist history, but to the African presence of Japanese culture & history. Read More
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Buddha the World's Greatest Black Hero Robbery in Plain Daylight
Shakyamuni Buddha is the world's Greatest Black Hero whose Black historical legacy was stolen in plain Daylight by racist Brahmans in India who are the "Fathers of the world's racism." Proud Black Buddhist World Association founder Anthony "Amp" Elmore ( Memphis, TN) launch the movement to fight for the Buddha's True Black legacy fighting "Buddhism's Racism." Read More
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Author David Fiske to Give Presentations at Tuckahoe Church's Black History Month Event
Fiske, a co-author of a complete biography of Solomon Northup, will give two presentations at the Black History Month Brunch being put on by the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Tuckahoe, New York on February 28, 2015. Read More
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New, Full Biography of Solomon Northup Released
A companion to the classic African-American autobiographical narrative, Twelve Years A Slave, this work presents fascinating new information about the 1841 kidnapping, 1853 rescue, and pre- and post-slavery life of Solomon Northup. Read More
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White Former Football Player Releasing Book on Playing for a Black College
Chet Grimsley, a white athlete, pens his story of playing for a HBCU school in the 1970s. Chet's faith in God allowed him to succeed in tough situations throughout his life and provided him the attitude to excel in life, regardless the circumstances. Read More
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Scott Robinson Designs, Inc. Launches New Product Line To Inspire African Americans
Scott Robinson designs, Inc. launches new product line Mahogany Angels to inspire the African American Community. The line consists of bookmarks and notebooks featuring original African American artwork by artist LaShonda Scott Robinson. Read More
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The City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs to Dedicate Civil Rights Sculpture
The City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs will host the dedication of "Yes We Can", by Georgia sculptor Robert Clements on Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 12:30pm. The installation is part of the Public Art Program Community Gateway Project. Read More
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