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Bantu Steven Biko, leader of the South African Students' Organisation (SASO)and pioneer of the Black Consciousnessphilosophy, died in police custody at the age of thirty. Biko was arrested in the outskirts of Grahamstown on 18 August 1977. 
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I’ve written before about why I don’t collect Black Americana; as a white chick, I don’t feel I have the right to document such history. (I’ll stick with documenting women’s...
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While it started with cartoon cels featuring black characters, The Museum of UnCut Funk has evolved into so much more. Check out Sista ToFunky's animated collection…
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The Virginia House of Delegates voted yesterday to block an openly gay Richmond prosecutor from becoming a general district court judge. All the other judicial nominees, more than three dozen, were voted through by the House.
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Agencies HIt By Discrimination Suits, Latest Calls IPG 'Systematic' - 04/23/2012
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Mr. Saxton was a writer ostracized as a Communist, who went on to become a prominent cultural historian, transforming his life in his 40s.
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Vintage Racism: The "We Don't Want Trouble" Defense Makes a Comeback
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i found this in a box. it is a little weathered, but still in ok shape for it's age. please check all photos before bidding. this item is NOT in great condition. it shows it's age. both in condition and era...
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Very old have cork stoppers an red writing on bottom but I can't read it bad eyes will give free shipping if they get to 10000 credits otherwise will split cost
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Not sure of age. No markings. All the shakers I put on here belonged to my grandma an she was always finding new ones it only has one cork stopper
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Find breaking local news & commentary from Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro area and Minnesota.
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Vintage Kitchen Tea Towel ~ 1940s
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This article is one in a series published in collaboration with our sister organization, Strong Families.
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When a person of color tells you to check your privilege, they mean that you should be ashamed of the privilege you have.
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Annabel started to notice bandages after her last round of vaccines. She would poke them over and over again, then look up at me with a look on her face that seemed to say, “This is ugly. Get...
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My recent post, Blackness is the Fulcrum struck a nerve. It landed me on Blacking It Up, a radio show hosted by L. Joy Williams and Elon James White as the Asia
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Editor's Note: Tiya Miles is chairwoman of the Department of Afro-American and African Studies, and professor of history and Native American studies at the University of Michigan.
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one of the most oppressive ideals excludes anyone who isn't ... white. We call it the whitewashing of beauty.
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Colorful Prism Of Racism
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It's as easy to romanticize the past as it is to demonize it; instead, let's learn from it. More than living simply, more than living 'green', thrifty grandmas knew the importance of the 'economics' in Home Economics. The history of home ec, lessons in thrift, practical tips and ideas from the past focused on sustainability for families and out planet. Companion to http://www.thingsyourgrandmotherknew.com/
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