The Whitewashing of American History
Why Juneteenth as a Holiday in the United States? Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. It is also known as Freedom Day, and is …
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A Taste of Black Gwinnett – Black History Edition
We are celebrating Black History Month 2024 with “A Taste of Black Gwinnett – February 2024” to showcase Black-owned businesses and the community in Gwinnett County. Free admission and open …
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Edward Blum’s Strategy: Undermine Affirmative Action
Exploiting Asian Americans to Push a White Supremacy Agenda In the complex landscape of American civil rights and legal battles, a figure named Edward Blum has emerged as a significant …
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A Nation’s Story:“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
Paradox and Promise “ I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am notincluded within the pale of glorious anniversary! Your highindependence only reveals the …
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Urban Mediamakers SpeedCollab Networking Event Connects Content Creators in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia – June 20, 2023 – The Urban Mediamakers, a renowned organization supporting independent filmmakers and diverse content creators for 22 years, is hosting the SpeedCollab Networking Event on …
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2023 Grammys Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Busta Rhymes, Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, Dr. Dre and more! The 65th Grammy Awards on February 5th celebrated the history of hip-hop with an epic performance. Following the presentation of the …
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Robert Smalls: Black Hero Sailed to Freedom During the American Civil War
Civil War Hero, Political Leader During Reconstruction Robert Smalls was a Civil War hero and prominent black political leader during the Reconstruction Era. He was born in 1839 in Beaufort, …
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Two Black Gwinnett County Commissioners Leaving
Gwinnett County Commissioner Marlene Fosque and school board member Everton Blair will be leaving their offices this weekend, marking the end of their historic tenure. On January 1, 2019, they …
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Election Day Is Here! Let’s Vote Gwinnett!
Midterms election in Georgia is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Let’s vote Gwinnett and let our voices be heard. Georgia has had record breaking early voting numbers for the 2022 midterms. …
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Let’s Vote Gwinnett! Advance Voting for General Election 2022
Information from Gwinnett County website. It is time to let your voices be heard through voting! Advance voting for the 2022 General Election in Gwinnett County is Monday, October 17 …
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