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What Is Juneteenth And How Are People Marking The Day?

Jun 18, 2024 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Juneteenth, a combination of the words June and 19th, is also known as Emancipation Day.

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The Beat Goes On… Celebrating The Arc Of Black Music: From Afrobeats To Hip-Hop, The Annual Juneteenth Observance Is A Reminder Of Our Enduring Legacy.

Jun 13, 2024 01:00PM ● By Oluwadamilola Akindolire

FunTimes Magazine, WURD Radio, and its partners are keeping the beat alive by proudly celebrating the rich legacy of our musical heritage at Trans Afro Express: The Global Impact of African, Caribbean, and African American Music 2024 on Friday, June 14th in Philadelphia.

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The Most Important Voice On Beyoncé’s New Album

Jun 12, 2024 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

By giving Martell a platform, Beyoncé simultaneously gives credit to her predecessor while staking her place in the country music tradition.

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Meet Paris’ Black Dandies And Masters Of Street Style, The Sapeurs

Jun 08, 2024 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Known as “Sapeurs” – the name comes from the Society for Ambience and Elegance (Sape) and from French slang “se saper”, “to dress up” – these figures stand out with their offbeat and baroque sartorial style.

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8 Historical Black Trail Blazers and Black Rising Stars in Marine Science

Jun 05, 2024 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Whether it be the expansion of knowledge on deep-sea coral species or the modern usage of online mapping tools, Black scientists have been part of the equation in propelling marine science to new levels.

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The Invisible Impact and Enduring Strength of Black Military Families

May 29, 2024 02:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

Black soldiers have bravely and distinguishably served in America's armed forces throughout the country's history, from the Battle of Lexington to the Battle of Fallujah.

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Black Healthcare Heroes: Celebrating Black Nurses On The Front Lines

May 22, 2024 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

The profession began to change when Mary Eliza Mahoney became the first Black nurse to graduate from nursing school and be professionally licensed. Since that day in 1879, African American nurses have continued to strive for equality in the profession.

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Celebrating Press Freedom: African Journalists Shaping The Narratives With The Power Of The Pen

May 09, 2024 12:00PM ● By Okechukwu Nzeribe

This article is dedicated to African journalists who have been on the frontlines in the struggle against censorship, intimidation, provocation, and imprisonment from tyrannical regimes.

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