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Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh (Ill.) said that former President Trump “appeals to the worst of us” when discussing his rhetoric and called on President Biden to “recognize the moment” when appealing to voters heading into November. Walsh, who served one term in the House, criticized Trump and called him an “evil demagogue.” “I mean […]
Huntington Beach officials said Friday the city will recognize Black History Month, Women’s History Month and other cultural observances in 2024, despite the City Council seemingly voting to the contrary earlier in the week. The council passed an item 4-3 on Tuesday night to institute a 12-month calendar that will see each month dedicated to […]
The newest federal holiday, Juneteenth National Independence Day, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. But at the state level, governments vary considerably in whether they commemorate it as an official holiday, a day of observance or something in between. This year, at least 28 states and the District of Columbia will legally recognize […]
Awardees Expected to Demonstrate More than $1Billion of Real Estate Transactions WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) launched its prestigious NAREB TOP 100 Awards today, a process that will honor the Top 100 African American real estate professionals across the United States. The trailblazing recognition will celebrate the […]
Awardees Expected to Demonstrate More than $1Billion of Real Estate Transactions WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) launched its prestigious NAREB TOP 100 Awards today, a process that will honor the Top 100 African American real estate professionals across the United States. The trailblazing recognition will celebrate the […]
A Nobel Prize winner, a veterinarian working with people and pets experiencing homelessness, and a leader in international development will be among seven accomplished recipients of honorary degrees next week during convocation ceremonies at the University of Guelph. About 3,300 graduands will cross the convocation stage during 13 ceremonies taking place June 13-16. The ceremonies […]
In the late 1800s, lawyer Henry Baker began a list of patents by Black inventors that included designs for an airplane, a pedal-powered snowmobile and a window squeegee February 27, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. EST Patent drawing for velocipede filed Sept. 7, 1898 by Wesley Johnson of Pennsylvania. Patent granted June 20, 1899. (National Archives) […]
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s Black History Month, and in Easthampton tonight, a celebration recognizing black leaders within our community. Northampton city council calling on mayor to establish commission to investigate both modern & historic harms to black residents in the city Easthampton High School students were invited along with their families to the . […]
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s Black History Month, and in Easthampton tonight, a celebration recognizing black leaders within our community. Northampton city council calling on mayor to establish commission to investigate both modern & historic harms to black residents in the city Easthampton High School students were invited along with their families to the . […]
Story Links CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – As part of Harvard University football’s matchup with No. 23 Princeton University on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. (ESPNU), the Crimson will recognize Dr. Charles Pierce ’48, M.D. ’52 – a standout tackle on the Harvard football team who became the first Black student-athlete to […]