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Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam Death Ruled A Suicide (Videos)

Posted by Nana Baakan Agyiriwah on July 29, 2017 at 2:30pm

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New York judge's death ruled suicide, medical examiner says

By Lauren del Valle

Excerpt: "The death of Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first African-American woman to serve on New York state's highest court, has been ruled a suicide, the office of New York city's medical examiner said in a statement Wednesday.

Abdus-Salaam died from drowning in the Hudson River, the statement said.

Friends and colleagues described the judge as a trailblazer and pioneer.

Her life had also be

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Jerry Lawson, a self-taught engineer, gave us video game cartridges

Posted by Nana Baakan Agyiriwah on February 9, 2016 at 8:51pm

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To celebrate Black History Month, Engadget is running a series of profiles honoring African-American pioneers in the world of science and technology. Today we take a look at the life and work of Jerry Lawson.

If you've got fond memories of blowing into video game cartridges, you've got Gerald "Jerry" Lawson to thank. As the head of engineering and marketing for Fairchild Semiconductor's gaming outfit in the mid-'70s, Lawson developed the first home gaming console that utilized interchangeab

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Congolese Cultural Creations: Kapy Bash Mode African ethnic gowns inspired by the cultures of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Posted by Urban Fashion Network on December 23, 2015 at 10:00pm

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PHOTO CREDIT: Macintosh Smith

Contributing cultural fashions to New York Fashion Week is always welcomed in a city of cultural diversity. During market week in September, African elegance arrived at New York’s Plaza Hotel. The Kapy Bash Mode collection debuted in a collective showcase of international presenters to an audience of style enthusiast, fashion influencers and media makers. Kapy Bash Mode offers African ethnic gowns that are inspired by cultures from the Democratic Republic of the Co

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Paint the Town in Style with Color - The “Let’s Paint” women’s fashion collection created for spring & summer 2016

Posted by Urban Fashion Network on December 14, 2015 at 11:00pm

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PHOTO CREDIT: Mr. Melvern Isaac

The “Let’s Paint” women’s fashion collection created for spring and summer of 2016 offers a splash of colorful contrast against black silhouettes. Fashion Designer, Delia Alleyne introduced the line during the September 2015 market week in New York City. The looks include rompers, jackets, funky trousers and that classic little black dress. The “Let’s Paint” collection is splashy, bold and is styled with a retro artist’s cap that makes the collection reminiscent

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Madam Ambassador upholds African Fashions from Liberia

Posted by Urban Fashion Network on October 25, 2015 at 7:03pm

Fashion Ambassodor of Liberia: Kimma Wreh

Throughout the developed world, African nationals are racing to build sustainable marketplaces for independent designers of Afro-centric inspired fashions. Numerous African inspired Fashion Week events have emerged throughout three major regions: North America, Western Europe and West Africa. Setting the pulse for this movement are the agendas of the World Fashion Organization (WFO), African Union and Africa Fashion Reception (AFR) to develop wealth creat

50 Years of Moving America Toward Justice: Reflections on Civil Rights Milestones and Struggles

Posted by SendMeYourNews on January 4, 2013 at 5:22pm

By Barbara R. Arnwine, President and Executive Director,
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

As we celebrate the arrival of 2013, it is imperative that we reflect upon the 50 years of civil rights victories and struggles since the historic year of 1963, which, in many ways, launched the modern civil rights movement. It was during this time of transformative change for our nation that the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law was established.

The summer of 1963 saw murders, bo

Embracing Your Natural Beauty

Posted by TBL_Promoter on September 21, 2011 at 12:56am

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As unique individuals of a similar species, we are all born with qualities that distinctively distinguish us from one another. There are many congenital factors which contribute to our originality such as culture, customs, environment, and genetics. With that being said, our physical characteristics contribute to painting the world in its beautiful colors, adding texture and zest to what would otherwise be a bland, featureless world. Skin tones can range in color from pink,

African American Hairstyles

Posted by TBL_Promoter on August 15, 2011 at 12:30am

by: Jerry White

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African American hairstyles range from short to long haircuts, so you definitely have a lot of options to choose from. Many women opt for short, manageable African American hairstyles that can still look trendy and professional. The great thing about choosing short African American hairstyles is the fact that you can choose different styles at any time.

African American hairstyles should adapt to your face, occasion, personality and texture of hair, so it is a very individ

Reparations / Celebrations and Struggle

Posted by TheBlackList on January 19, 2009 at 6:19pm

As African-Americans prepare celebrations for Dr. King’s Birthday and Black History Month, we are taken away from the ideals of what both occasions called for. Dr. King’s life did not revolve around celebrations. Dr. King’s life was mirrored by the Civil Rights Movement. He was beaten by the police on several occasions as he led boycotts, freedom rides, marches, protests and sit-ins against discrimination and injustice. Blacks should realize statistics show they are far from equality, so there i

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OBAMA'S ECONOMIC PLAN: WHAT CAN WE ADD?

Posted by Susu Susunomi on December 10, 2008 at 8:46am

Obama's economic plan includes the rebuilding of the American infrastructure, updating the broadband system, building schools, creating jobs.An economic system that strts from the bottom up is being discussed in economic circles.What ideas should the People contribute, since many small businesses, enterprises and ideas come from the working and lower classes?http://blackmalepowermovement.forumsland.com/blackmalepowermovement-about129.htmlThe economic plan that has worked from the bottom up is on

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Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam Death Ruled A Suicide (Videos)

Jerry Lawson, a self-taught engineer, gave us video game cartridges

Congolese Cultural Creations: Kapy Bash Mode African ethnic gowns inspired by the cultures of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Paint the Town in Style with Color - The “Let’s Paint” women’s fashion collection created for spring & summer 2016

Madam Ambassador upholds African Fashions from Liberia

50 Years of Moving America Toward Justice: Reflections on Civil Rights Milestones and Struggles

Embracing Your Natural Beauty

African American Hairstyles

Reparations / Celebrations and Struggle

OBAMA'S ECONOMIC PLAN: WHAT CAN WE ADD?

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