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Black Lives Matter Day

February 25, 2024 Special Interest

Black Lives Matter Day is observed on February 26 in remembrance of Trayvon Martin, an African-American teen who was killed by a white American out of hatred. Black Lives Matter is a chant against racial discrimination and violence toward Black people.

Tags: Trayvon Martin · African-American · Black Lives Matter · Acquittal · George Zimmerman · Black People · Racial Discrimination · Violence · Hatred · Remembrance

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 9, 2024 Health

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day offers the latest updates on the fight against the infection and the disease. The day occurs every February 7 with inspirational stories of survivors, and details on the latest innovations in education and treatment.

Tags: HIV · AIDS Crisis · AIDS · Awareness · Health Care · Health Preservation · Doctors · African-American · Disease · Prevention

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Kwanzaa

December 26, 2023 Special Interest

Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the 6th day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions.

Tags: Southeast Africa · National Retail Federation · African-American · Culture · Activist · West Africa · Watts Riots · Reflection · Principles · Maulana Karenga

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M.C. El Bee: Knowledge Needs to Be Reconstructed in Its Original Intent — Photo Credit: Shefik

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December 27, 2017 Knowledge

Author Larry Boatright, also known as M.C. El Bee in the hip-hop community, talks about the birth and propagation of hip-hop in the 1970s and 1980s in his biography "A Gangsta'z Tale Hip-Hop in Da '70s: Invisible Legends of Hip-Hop".

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Abe Fogle: Inner Peace Can Be Equated With Freedom — Photo Credit: Shefik

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February 2, 2018 Peace

Abe Fogle has been touring with various artists for more than 25 years. His heart-felt backbeat and "shake-your-body" groove have been heard and danced to all over the world with Rob Thomas, Alex Bugnon, Kelis, D'Angelo, Kool and the Gang, and Guy.

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Paul Laurence: This Song Was Written Literally Within 5 Minutes — Photo Credit: Shefik

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July 24, 2018 Sentimentality

Paul Laurence is an American multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and keyboardist. He had several number one R&B hits, including Freddie Jackson's "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", "Jam Tonight", "Tasty Love", "Hey Lover", and "Do Me Again".

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Brendon Hamilton: Art Is One of the Ways We Can Express the Human Condition — Photo Credit: Shefik

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August 16, 2016 Remorse

Brendon Hamilton has been writing and performing since he was a young child. Influenced by some of rock, pop, and R&B's greatest recording artists, he sought to create his own style and forge ahead into the music scene.

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LaChandra: My Mom Has Always Been Everything to Me — Photo Credit: Shefik

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August 16, 2016 Wishes

LaChandra is a recording artist and owner of the beauty salon Posh by LaChandra, located in New York City. In the late 1980s, LaChandra released the song "Just Started", produced by the house music group Blaze.

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