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Bayard Rustin: In the shadows, he organized the March on Washington
Who is Bayard Rustin? MLK did not actually organize The March on Washington- Rustin did!
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 2, 20231 min read
A Look in the Mirror - Joe Lewis (1914 - 1981) US Heavyweight Champion
He was born Joseph Lewis Barrow in Chambers County, Alabama. Known as the “Brown Bomber” he gained the title by defeating James Braddock in
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 1, 20231 min read
5 Historically Black towns you should know about
5 Black towns settled in the United States from NYC to New Mexico and in between
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 23, 20232 min read
Black Athletes That Broke the Color Barrier in Sports
Honoring these Black athletes who broke the color barrier in sports is a great way to pay homage to those with the courage to play in an unf
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 18, 20233 min read
MLK’s lawyer calls for action; Lansing area shows how they make strides to live out King’s legacy
Lansing area strives to live out Dr. King’s legacy
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 17, 20233 min read
Attorney for King and Rosa Parks to speak at Lansing's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon
Nicole Craine for The New York Times The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan is the nation’s longest-running,...
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 15, 20231 min read
Biden speaks at Ebenezer Baptist Church this morning, location of MLK's childhood baptism
Biden to speak at Ebenezar Baptist Church this morning, childhood church home of MLK
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 15, 20231 min read
Reflecting on the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr: His Impact 96 Years Later
4 things to know about MLK
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 15, 20233 min read
Kyra Harris Bolden becomes first Black woman justice to serve on Michigan Supreme Court in 185 years
Kyra Harris Bolden becomes first Black woman justice to serve on Michigan Supreme Court in its 185 year history
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 5, 20232 min read
NAACP to swear in new elected president Jan. 5
Lansing NAACP swearing in new elected president this week (January 5)
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Greater Lansing Clergy Forum hosts a celebration January 15 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Greater Lansing Clergy Forum celebrates MLK on January 15
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 26, 20222 min read
5 kid-friendly YouTube programs that will educate your child on Kwanzaa
Kid-friendly Youtube Channels to teach your child about Kwanzaa
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 23, 20222 min read
Charles Barkley is giving away more of his Millions to Black Colleges
NBA Hall of Famer and broadcaster Charles Barkley is giving two more HBCUs a million dollars each.
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 12, 20221 min read
"A Look in the Mirror" Alena McQuarter Fifteen Becomes Youngest in U.S. History to Study Medicine.
A 13-year-old girl from Fort Worth, Texas, Alena Analeigh Wicker, has become the youngest black person ever admitted to Medical School.
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 12, 20221 min read
Thought for Today....
Thought for Today....
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 4, 20220 min read
St. Louis AKAs are building a Museum to Honor the Nation’s Black Women
The St. Louis chapter of the AKA sorority is building a museum to Honor the nation’s Black Women.
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 2, 20221 min read
Hakim Jeffries is chosen as Leader of Democrats in the U.S. House
For the first time in U.S. history, a person of color, Democrat Hakim Jeffries, has been picked to lead a congressional conference.
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 1, 20221 min read
The University of Arkansas names its first Black Chancellor
A black man has been named the new chancellor of the University of Arkansas. That's a 'first' in the school's 151-year history.
Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 25, 20221 min read
Gov. Whitmer makes a Historic Appointment to the state's Highest Court
For the State of Michigan, it’s a first – a black woman, Kyra Harris Bolden, has been named to serve on the Supreme Court.
Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 23, 20221 min read
New American Citizens made for the First Time at a Black College (HBCU)
For the first time, immigrants have become U.S. citizens during a ceremony at a Historically Black College.
Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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