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Oak Hill Mayor Danny Wright signed a proclamation recently for the city s recognition of February as African American History Month.
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Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who was both a coal miner and a teacher in Fayette County, is known as âThe Father of Black History.â
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Christopher H. Payne, of Fayette County, was the first Black man elected to the West Virginia Legislature. He also was appointed as Consul General to the Danish West Indies by President Theodore Roosevelt.
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By Steve Keenan
The Fayette Tribune Feb 18, 2021 1 of 3
Oak Hill Mayor Danny Wright signed a proclamation recently for the city s recognition of February as African American History Month.
By Regina Park
Feb 18, 2021
Alexus Braxton, a 45 year-old trans woman was found dead in her Miami, Florida home on February 4. Local authorities are searching for her killer as they describe the attack that claimed Alexus’ life as “violent and vicious.”
“The family was left with no closure, and they’re suffering tremendously because of the death and the manner in which our victim was murdered,” Miami-Dade Police Detective
Juan Segovia said in a video uploaded to Twitter.
According to a report by NBC 6 Miami, Alexus’ mother and sister were concerned and went to her apartment to check on her. After noticing something suspicious, they called police who came to the apartment. An officer who arrived on the scene opened the door and made the discovery.
Biden s illegal alien Amnesty Bill Further Divides America
Biden s illegal alien Amnesty Bill Further Divides America
For National Release | February 18, 2021
After deceptively calling for unity and promising to represent Americans who did not vote for him, Joe Biden has announced an immigration reform Amnesty bill for illegal aliens that will further harm and divide a beleaguered nation.
With 17 million Americans out of work and suffering reduced lifespans from the pandemic and the BLM murder wave, the Biden Harris administration plans to put the 22 million illegal invaders on US soil into acrimonious competition with American citizens as legal employees and Democratic Party voters.
(MENAFN - NewsBytes) MCU s first superhero film with a black lead completed three years yesterday.
Black Panther had released worldwide on February 16, 2018, and Marvel celebrated the landmark venture on Twitter by sharing a montage of on-set images of the cast of the film.
The behind-the-scenes photos, clicked by star photographer Elie Visionelie Kimbembe, opened the floodgates of emotion for many, fans and the actors, alike. In this article Thank you! Three years ago, MCU gifted Black Panther #WakandaForever started trending thereafter, Lupita Nyong o shared images Black Panther s Nakia/Nyong o shares images, terms them unforgettable The Chadwick Boseman-led venture broke many records. Here are some More records: First superhero film to get Oscar nod Boseman s death ruined the progression of the blooming franchise Co-stars remember Boseman; Miss you big homie, says Jordan
A Michigan teen is on a mission to educate his peers about mental health
Black History Month: History Makers Today
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(WXYZ) â Now, more than ever, we are understanding how important it is to not only focus on our physical health but also our mental health.
And there are some incredible young people leading that charge; change makers in the halls of our high schools.
Our Andrea Isom met one of them, who is using his voice to help others use theirs.
Frank Blackman Jr., 17, is a senior at U of D Jesuit High School and Academy. He is the future of Black History and Frank is forging his path right now.