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Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk gave remarks that reiterated the theme and focused on the future, the work needed to address the injustices of our past, and commitment to fostering an equitable future. “The Biden Administration is using a variety of public tools to ensure that – for the first time – it’s actually […]
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Semaj Williams, 354th Maintenance Squadron low observable aircraft structural maintenance technician, discusses what Black History Month means to him at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 27, 2024. The Department of Defense recognizes the bravery and exceptional service of Black […]
Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. The 2024 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”. This theme celebrates the rich past and present contributions and accomplishments of […]
If the economy is slowing down, nobody told the labor market. Employers added 275,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department reported Friday, in another month that exceeded expectations even as the unemployment rate rose. It was the third straight month of seasonally adjusted gains above 200,000, and the 38th consecutive month of growth — fresh […]
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Texas on Friday upheld a key piece of President Joe Biden’s immigration policy that allows a limited number of migrants from four countries to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds, dismissing a challenge from Republican-led states that said the program created an economic burden on them. U.S. District […]
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on January 31. Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images/File US stocks were higher after key jobs data came in stronger than expected. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 48 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 was 0.3% higher, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was up 0.4%. Treasury yields […]
For Osanyem, “Black History Month celebrates resilience, diversity, and the rich history of Black people in North America and worldwide.” He adds, “To me, it’s a time to honour the contributions of Black individuals, foster understanding, and build a sense of community. Black History Month encourages me to look into the stories of remarkable individuals […]
Jermaine Kimbrough is an associate head coach for the men’s basketball team in his third season. A Cleveland native, Kimbrough has seen first-hand how the sport of basketball has brought people together. What does Black History Month mean to him? In a word: everything. “The future, the past and the present. Every day we are […]
American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week to commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent. It was first celebrated during the second week of February in 1926 to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass (February 14). In 1976, as […]
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment salute during their Basic Combat Training graduation held Feb. 14 at Hilton Field. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL Fort Jackson and the Institute for Religious Leadership celebrated Black History Month. Chaplain (Col.) Louis Deltufo, commandant of the IRL and Command Sgt . . .