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Black Press Day

March 23, 2024 Special Interest

Black Press Day is observed on March 16. It commemorates when the first Black newspaper, Freedom's Journal, hit the stands in New York City in 1827. For nearly 200 years, Black publishers, writers, photographers, and editors have spoken truth to power.

Tags: News Channels · Breaking News · News · Narratives · Notions · Freedom's Journal · Black People · Black Experience · Civil Rights Movement · Enduring Legacy

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 14, 2024 Federal

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States, marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the 3rd Monday of January each year. Born in 1929, King Jr.'s actual birthday is January 15.

Tags: Martin Luther King Jr. · Birthday · Holiday · Activism · Civil Rights Movement · President Ronald Reagan · Happy Birthday · Stevie Wonder · Representative John Conyers · Senator Edward Brooke

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Dr. Laurén Laurino: There Is a Common Thread Connecting Us All — Photo Credit: Shefik

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August 15, 2016 Love

Dr. Laurén Laurino, lovingly known as "Dr. Ren, America's Holistic Sweetheart", is a board certified naturopath through the American Naturopathic Medical Association. She has appeared on "The Dr. Oz Show" multiple times.

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Abe Fogle: Perseverance Is the Willingness to Fight the Good Fight — Photo Credit: Shefik

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May 27, 2020 Perseverance

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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Perri Gaffney — Photo Credit: Shefik

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September 15, 2016 Faith

Perri Gaffney adapted her debut novel, "The Resurrection of Alice", into a one-woman play that won the 2014 African-American Arts Alliance of Chicago Outstanding Actress Award, and the 2014 Black Theater Alliance's Best Lead Actress Award (Chicago).

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N.K. Morton: I Was Able to Affirm Everything I Knew to Be True About Myself — Photo Credit: Shefik

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July 17, 2020 Affirmation

N.K. Morton is a singer-songwriter. She wrote songs for Backstreet Boys, Mýa, and Karen Clark-Sheard, worked in television with Chris Rock, and was a featured lead or background vocalist for artists, ranging from Diana Ross to Rakim.

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Angelo Ellerbee: I Remember Very, Very Vividly in My Mind the Passing of My Mother — Photo Credit: Shefik

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November 5, 2017 Death

Double XXposure is a full service public relations and artist development firm founded by Angelo Ellerbee. He has worked with a wide array of clientele, ranging from Michael Jackson to Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige, and DMX (whom he also managed).

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