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SEARCY: The Hill Topper of Richmond reported African American perspective during 1930s

The Richmond Register 13 Jun 2026

... offered considerable relief for millions of Americans.

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Wisconsin Originals: George Poage becomes first African American to medal in 1904 Olympics

Winona Daily News 12 Jun 2026

George Poage, a La Crosse native, became the first African American to win an Olympic medal in 1904, winning two bronze medals in the 200-meter and 400-meter hurdles ... .

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African American church has had its last service in its historic Fort Worth building

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12 Jun 2026

The need for renovations and the cost of the work have forced this historic church to look for a new home ... .

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Quote of the Day by Nat King Cole: ‘If you smile through your fear and sorrow...’ - how the singer who became the first African American to host a network TV show never stopped believing in brighter days

The Times of India 12 Jun 2026

This enduring idea applies to everyone navigating difficulties today. .

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George Poage the first African American Olympic medalist

Madison 12 Jun 2026

People are also reading…. All aboard Amtrak service to Madison with grand station Downtown ... .

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Clyburn, Scott, Blunt Rochester, Carey Reintroduce Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act (James E Clyburn)

Public Technologies 12 Jun 2026

The Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act would reauthorize the program for ten years following the enactment of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act.

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National Trust for Historic Preservation and Trust for Public Land Applaud Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize the African American Civil Rights Network (National Trust for Historic Preservation)

Public Technologies 12 Jun 2026

... the introduction of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act (H.R.9269 /S.4767), proposed federal legislation that will reauthorize the African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN).

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Black Scholar Reveals Little-Known African American History About Hawaii in 3 Groundbreaking Books

Black America Web 11 Jun 2026

Nationwide — For two centuries, ...

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School board in NJ gets pushback on suggestion to drop African American history mandate

The Daily Item 10 Jun 2026

The Cherry Hill school board made national headlines when it became the first New Jersey school system to require students to take a course on African American history to graduate ....

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Charleston’s African American Museum to furlough staff amid funding challenges

The Post and Courier 10 Jun 2026

The International African American Museum is taking a big step amid financial pressure to remain open to visitors under normal hours ... .

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Cherry Hill school board gets pushback on suggestion to drop African American history mandate

Atlantic City 10 Jun 2026

The Cherry Hill school board made national headlines when it became the first New Jersey school system to require students to take a course on African American history. Five years later, the board debated whether the course should be dropped ... .

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African American Cultural Society Opens Smithsonian Food Exhibition Celebrating Flagler County’s Diverse Food Heritage

Jacksonville Free Press 10 Jun 2026

Palm Coast, Florida — The African American Cultural Society, Inc ... African, Indigenous and ... About the African American Cultural Society. Founded in 1991, the African American Cultural Society, Inc.

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Lewisville ISD renames campus for first African American trustee

Celina Record 10 Jun 2026

Photo courtesy Lewisville ISD. Lewisville ISD has voted to rename Mill Street Elementary School as the Vernell Gregg Childhood Center, honoring the district's first African American trustee ... × This page requires Javascript ... ....

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Dr. Joycelyn Elders broke barriers, made waves as first African American U.S. surgeon general

NWA Online 09 Jun 2026

Joycelyn Elders, the first African American and ...

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Juneteenth Celebration Returns To Morgan County African-American Museum

Morgan Citizen 09 Jun 2026

A family-friendly and free Juneteenth festival is planned for Friday, June 19 at 4 p.m. on the front lawn of the Morgan County African-American Museum (MCAAM), located at 156 Academy Street in Madison ... .