Category Archives: Black History

Photos | President Obama delivers the commencement address at Morehouse College

Posted on May 19, 2013 by
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Videos | President Obama Delivers Commencement Address at Morehouse College

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Meet Betesegaw Tadele, Valedictorian for class of 2013 and other Morehouse alumni and faculty. We’ll post full video of the commencement ceremony when available. Transcript of President Obama’s address here.

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Pigford Farmers Settlement & The New York Times Article Paints Black Farmers as “Frauds & Welfare” Recipients”

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

So many distraction, so little TRUTH… A $1.5 BILLON settlement has gotten a few folks fangs hanging longer than a 1960s Midi skirt and sharper than a sword.  We just can’t have billions of dollars handed to all those negroes, … Continue reading →

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Video | Kevin Krigger REOPENING the History of Black Jockeys at the 139th Kentucky Derby

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Join us for the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby today at 6:20 p.m. EDT/5:30 p.m. CT Watch it live here on NBC. Kevin Krigger:  Born: October, 23, 1983 – ST CROIX, VI  USA Kevin with his horse GOLDENCENTS Associated Press–Journeyman … Continue reading →

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Clarence Thomas: “Obama Got Elected Because Approved by Elites & Media”

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Listen up American VOTERS, especially you NEGROES! Unca Clarence does not believe your votes got President Obama elected for 2 terms. And Clarence Thomas got appointed a Supreme Court Justice because? And of course, Unca Clarence is not into politics, … Continue reading →

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Guess What Black Men in NYC? You aren’t being harassed ENOUGH!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

You read right ..so says the Police Commissioner of New York City. It’s downright disgusting to see the lengths they’ll go to in order to defend the profoundly RACIST policy of STOP AND FRISK. Hat tip-Miranda at POU Ray Kelly: … Continue reading →

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Photos |Blood Sunday| Edmund Pettus Bridge Re-enactment

Posted on March 3, 2013 by
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Video | 2013 Selma March Re-enactment: Bloody Sunday Edmund Pettus Bridge Showdown For the 1965 Voting Rights Act

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks Sunday, March 3, 2013, during the Martin and Coretta King Unity Brunch at Wallace Community College in Selma, Ala. The Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee commemorates the anniversary of the voting rights march of 1965. … Continue reading →

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Photos | Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled at the Capitol

Posted on February 27, 2013 by
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African American History | Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones | First African American to sing at Carnegie Hall

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, known as Sissieretta Jones, (January 5, 1868 or 1869[1] – June 24, 1933[2]) was an African-American soprano. She sometimes was called “The Black Patti” in reference to Italian opera singer Adelina Patti. Jones’ repertoire included grand … Continue reading →

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