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Grand Re-Opening of Hampton University Museum Offers New Exhibitions

After an extensive revitalization, the Hampton University Museum has reopened, featuring new exhibitions honoring Black artists, military veterans, and cultural heritage. #HamptonUniversityMuseum #BlackArt #HarlemRenaissance #AfricanAmericanHistory #RuthECarter #JohnBiggers #MuseumExhibitions The p...

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Black Soap Opera Premieres In New Era Of DEI Attack

CBS’s new soap opera Beyond the Gates brings a prestigious Black family to daytime TV at a time when DEI programs are under attack. Executive Producer Michele Val Jean and NAACP/CBS Studios President Sheila Ducksworth highlight the significance of authentic Black storytelling in mainstream media. #B...

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Guiding Small Businesses: Fayetteville's Pioneering Black Entrepreneurs

Fayetteville, NC, excels in Black-owned businesses, leading regionally and nationally with 480 enterprises, 10% of total. Despite economic barriers, systemic racism hinders full market participation for Black Americans. DEI initiatives face challenges due to insufficient Black history education. Pro...

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Georgia Vineyard Pays Tribute to Ancestral Legacy and Land Cultivation

"This vineyard is more than just vines; it's a historical treasure," said Hakemia Jackson. Nestled in Stonecrest, Tim Starks' Arabia Mountain Vineyard celebrates Black heritage. Starks, inspired by Napa Valley, transformed the land into a flourishing vineyard, honoring ancestral roots. Their journey...

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Alabama Death Row Inmate Granted Life Sentence by Gov. Kay Ivey

BY KIM CHANDLER | Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted Robin “Rocky” Myers’s death sentence to life imprisonment, citing doubts about his guilt. Despite supporting the death penalty, Ivey respected the 1994 jury's life sentence recommendation. Myers, convicted of L...

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Electrifying Jazz Jam Session Revives Birmingham's Carver Theatre

Birmingham’s Carver Theatre recently hosted a lively Jazz Jam Session featuring an All-Star High School Sextet. Collaborating with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, local students and musicians like José Carr performed, fostering friendships. Schools in Montgomery and Birmingham participated, hi...

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Civil Rights Icon and NAACP Leader Hazel Dukes Passes Away at 92

Hazel Dukes, 92, lifelong civil rights advocate and New York NAACP president, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Celebrated for her tireless fight for equality, she received the Spingarn Medal in 2023. Dukes paved the way for Black women in politics and was honored by leaders nationwide,...

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Community Icon and Pharmacy Manager Carolyn Bailey Champion Dies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Carolyn Bailey Champion, community leader and civil rights advocate, has passed away. She managed Dr. Champion’s Pharmacy and was the daughter of the Lorraine Motel's original owners, now part of the Civil Rights Museum. Family honored her impactful legacy online: “We mourn...

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Zoe Saldaña Honors Immigrant Grandmother with Oscar Dedication

(CNN) — Zoe Saldaña dedicated her Oscar to her late grandmother, celebrating her best supporting actress win for "Emilia Pérez" at the 97th Annual Academy Awards. Proudly representing her Dominican heritage, Saldaña acknowledged her immigrant roots and expressed gratitude to her family, team, and su...

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Texas Republican Proposes Legislation to Eliminate DEI in K-12 Schools

Texas Senator Brandon Creighton introduced Senate Bills 12 and 1565, targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in public schools. The proposed bills, following Governor Abbott's endorsement, aim to restrict DEI initiatives, affecting hiring, policies, and curriculum. Parents can challenge DEI...