Sun, 05.30.1943
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James Chaney, Activist born
On this date we remember the birth of James Chaney, an African American civil rights activist, in 1943.
Chaney was born in Meridian, MS, the son of Ben and Fannie Lee Chaney. His parents instilled a strong and resilient sense of racial pride in him at an early age. In 1959, he and a group of friends were suspended from high school for wearing buttons criticizing the local chapter of the NAACP for its unresponsiveness to racial issues. Chaney was expelled a year later for a similar incident and went to work with his father as a plasterer.
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Tue, 11.23.1943
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Andrew Goodman, Activist born
Andrew Goodman was born on this date 1943. He was a Jewish American civil rights activist.
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Fri, 07.25.1941
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Emmett Till, Teen ‘Hate Crime’ Victim born
Emmett Till was born on this date in 1941. He was a young African American boy whose murder is still a graphic reminder of the volume of 20th century white racial hate in America against Black people.
Emmett Louis “Bobo” Till was from Chicago, the son of Mamie Carthan and Louis Till. His parents separated in 1942, and Mamie largely raised him. His father was drafted into the United States Army to fight in World War II in 1943. He was accused of and executed by the U.S. Army for raping two Italian women and murdering a third.
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Fri, 11.20.2009
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Black Love, Julia Mann
Julia Anderson Mann speaks of her affection for her race and gender.
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Fri, 11.20.2009
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Black Critique, Thomasina Petrus
Singer and actress Thomasina Petrus talks about beauty and power among black women.
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Mon, 11.23.2009
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Black Critique (My Generation), Brian Kasoro
Magazine publisher Brian Kasoro speaks about pursuing black perfection for those under thirty.
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Fri, 11.27.2009
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STEM And Girls(A Perspective), Valarie Johnson McCullar
Scientist Valarie Johnson McCullar talks about why more girls are not involved in science.
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Thu, 12.03.2009
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Black Critique, Ty Kelly
Young Tech Ty Kelly talks about media’s affect on black perception.
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Wed, 12.16.2009
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My Treasured Public Policy Moments, Neva Walker
(former) Minnesota House Representative Neva Walker talks about some of her memories at the state capitol.
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Fri, 01.15.2010
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Buying From A Black Business, Ashley Lauren
Small business owner Ashley Lauren talks about the importance of keeping our money in the black community.
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