Independent UK News: “Al Sharpton leads protest against Bill Ackman after Claudine Gay resigns as Harvard president.” https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/harvard-university-claudine-gay-protest-b2473477.html Rev Sharpton Al Sharpton targets Harvard alum Bill Ackman over criticism of school’s ex-president, DEI Fox Business News: “Rev. Al Sharpton’s civil rights activism group, National Action Network, plans to picket outside billionaire Harvard graduate Bill Ackman’sContinue reading “Rev. Al Sharpton leads protest for Claudine Gay”
Category Archives: Black History Month
Dr King Holiday Anthem
Jan 15, 2024 Dr. King Holiday: Third Mon in January. Official nameBirthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Also calledMLK Day, King Day, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day “First time:1986; 38 years agoKing was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. TheContinue reading “Dr King Holiday Anthem”
Dr. King: “Soul of America”
Democracy in 2024 (September 1, 2022) Remarks by President Biden on the Continued Battle for the “Soul of the Nation.“ President Biden: “We must never forget: We, the people, are the true heirs of the American experiment that began more than two centuries ago.” Independence National Historical ParkPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania (September 1, 2022) THE PRESIDENT: MyContinue reading “Dr. King: “Soul of America””
“We Shall Overcome”
We are more than conquerors despite all that we have endured. As we stand on the threshold of 2024 to face a new year in a world of uncertainty; stay in faith, that “We Shall Overcome.” John 16:33 (NIV) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In thisContinue reading ““We Shall Overcome””
Times Square New Year’s Eve
TIMES SQUARE NEW YEARS EVECELEBRATE NEW YORK NEW YEARS EVE 2024 NY Metro Parents: Featured Image What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Some will enjoy staying home. The Religious community will congregate to celebrate and party goers will enjoy festive celebrations. Whatever you do, may God bless you to stay safe. New Year’s DayContinue reading “Times Square New Year’s Eve”
APEC in San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle: “APEC in San Francisco: “Another busy day at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in downtown San Francisco began with a major disruption for commuters: A pro-Gaza protest blocked all lanes of the westbound Bay Bridge for hours before the bridge finally reopened shortly before noon.” https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/apec-san-francisco-closures-traffic-protests-18494935.php San Francisco Chronicle Images Vice PresidentContinue reading “APEC in San Francisco”
Yusef’s Success the “Big Payback.”
Featured Image: FILE – New York City Council candidate Yusef Salaam speaks during an interview with The Associated Press. Yusef Salaam’s story is quite similar to the Bible Old Testament story of Joseph an Israel Jewish biblical character who went to prison because of a lie and ‘Trumped-up charges.’ Eventually; Truth exonerated Joseph and JosephContinue reading “Yusef’s Success the “Big Payback.””
Ghana President: “Reparations on African Slavery” in UNGA Speech
Sputnik News: “Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo said during a speech at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday that reparations should be paid by those who engaged in the transatlantic slave trade in Africa. “Reparations must be paid for the slave trade,” Akufo-Addo said.” https://en.sputniknews.africa/20230920/ghana-president-calls-for-reparations-on-african-slavery-in-unga-speech-1062246935.html Transatlantic Slave Trade Timeline 1480sThe Portuguese populate their island coloniesContinue reading “Ghana President: “Reparations on African Slavery” in UNGA Speech”
Niger’s “One Million” rally demanding France to leave
Niger called for a One Million Man March to demand that France troops leave Niamey’s Capital. Women joined the One Million rally to raise their voices that France troops were not wanted in Niger. “NIAMEY, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside a French military base in Niger’s capital Niamey onContinue reading “Niger’s “One Million” rally demanding France to leave”
August 28, 1963; “March on Washington.”
“So we’ve come here today to dramatize a shameful condition. In a sense, we’ve come to our nation’s capital to cash a check.” At Lincoln’s Memorial to cash a check. On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 blacks and whites from all over the United States gathered for a gigantic civil rights demonstration in theContinue reading “August 28, 1963; “March on Washington.””
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