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Details: Written by Jerald Podair, Lawrence University; Published: 08 February 2023

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Bayard Rustin was America’s signature radical voice during the 20th century. He also trained and mentored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Details: Written by By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer; Published: 08 February 2023

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When James surpassed Abdul-Jabbar’s record 38,387 points, a crowd that had roared for his every basket went the craziest of all.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 08 February 2023

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In her new role, she'll be overseeing 6,200 acres, including 13 piers, an 8,000-foot airfield, 63 ships, two 188 aircrafts and 18 squadrons.

Details: Written by By ZEKE MILLER and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press; Published: 07 February 2023

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President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation's condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union address

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 07 February 2023

Selma Hortense Burke made a name for herself during Harlem’s renaissance era, and all of her hard work eventually led to her getting the opportunity to create a bronze relief portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Details: Written by Chad Williams, Brandeis University; Published: 07 February 2023

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The opening days of Black History Month 2023 have coincided with controversy about the teaching and broader meaning of African American studies.

Details: Written by Aurora Hernandez; Published: 06 February 2023

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Have you ever heard a State of Union address from William Shakespeare, The Three Stooges, or a ten year old? Now you can

Details: Written by By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer; Published: 06 February 2023

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In the past six months or so, CVS, Target and other retailers have been locking up more everyday items like deodorant and laundry detergent as a way to reduce theft.

Details: Written by Amy Lauren Fairchild, The Ohio State University and Marian Moser Jones, The Ohio State University; Published: 06 February 2023

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Biden’s announcement came on the same day that the World Health Organization said it still considers the COVID-19 pandemic to be a public health emergency of international concern

Details: Written by JOSH BOAK Associated Press; Published: 05 February 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — Going into Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden sees a nation with a glowing economic future. But Republicans take a far gloomier view. They say the nation is saddled with a crushing debt and that Biden is largely responsible for inflation

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