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Never Forget: Anti-Apartheid Activist Steve Biko Was Murdered By South African Police On This Day In 1977
The suspicious details surrounding the 1977 death of anti-Apartheid activist and political prisoner Steve Biko took two decades to finally come to light.
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March 9, 2023
‘Dope Black Girls’ Honor Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes At Annual Brunch
The fifth annual Dope Black Girls Brunch honored five trailblazing women, including Urban One’s Founder and Chairperson Cathy Hughes.
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March 9, 2023
HBCU Athletes Are Getting NIL Deals, Too
Name, Image, and Likeness deals increasingly include Black college stars.
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March 9, 2023
‘A Different World’ 35th Anniversary: How The Iconic HBCU Sitcom Still Influences Black Culture
Iconic sitcom "A Different World," which turns 35 this year, has had a lasting influence on HBCUs.
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March 9, 2023
Black Women’s Agenda Celebrates ‘Unapologetic Joy’ In Honoring Community Leaders
Black Women’s Agenda honored Rep. Val Demings, who is working hard to replace Sen. Marco Rubio in the Senate, with the president’s award. Demings could not attend the ceremony in person hard at work on the campaign trail.
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March 9, 2023
Cathy Hughes Founded Radio One On This Day In 1980
Radio One was founded on Oct. 3, 1980. Decades later, Cathy Hughes has led the company now named Urban One to reach more than 80% of Black U.S. households.
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March 9, 2023
UNC Homecoming Shirts Accused Of Culturally Appropriating HBCU Culture
North Carolina A&T University students and alumni told NewsOne they're outraged.
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March 9, 2023
The Importance Of Prioritizing Safety For Black Students On College Campuses
Black students should have the right to feel safe at any institution that they decide to attend.
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March 9, 2023
The Tuskegee Airmen And The Legacy Of HBCUs In The Armed Forces
Remembering the Tuskegee Airmen.
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March 9, 2023
5 Things Black Families Should Talk About At Thanksgiving Dinner
It's that time of year when families gather together for the Thanksgiving holiday not only to enjoy a good meal but also to find the time for good conversation. These topics won't stir the pot and are super important to the Black community.
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March 9, 2023