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This Day in Black History: Civil Rights Activist Rev. Jesse Jackson was born

N.W.A. ContributorOctober 8, 2018

Today, we celebrate 77 years of life for Reverend Jesse Jackson! Born on October 8,1941, Jackson was always a leader who stood for what was right. Before gr... Read More...

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Texas Southern University students reenact Houston’s first sit-in

N.W.A. ContributorMarch 18, 2017

It was only 56 years ago when students at Texas Southern University took a stand against racial segregation in their community. In 1960, a group of students came together to organize a peaceful protest to end discrimination and take a pledge for equality. Today, Texas Southern University students are showing they haven't forgotten that sacrifice and commitment towards racial equality. ... Read More...

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Beauty Supply store owner chokes customer

N.W.A. ContributorMarch 14, 2017

A beauty supply store owner in Charlotte, North Carolina has been accused of aggressively assaulting a woman he accused of stealing from his store last week. A customer captured the attack on camera and the video has since went viral.... Read More...

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A black woman becomes #bankNOTEable in Canada!!! Activist Viola Desmond will be on Canada’s $10 bill!

N.W.A. EditorDecember 19, 2016

Many of us know that Canada had a Civil Rights Movement of their own, and black people from all over the world were taking a stand through public sit-ins and other boycotts that showed many business owners and public officials that we were not going to be undermined and mocked any longer without a fight. One of those brave people were Canadian activist Viola Desmond. She will now be featured on Canada's $10 bill!!!... Read More...

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Film “Loving” tells story of Virginia couple that made Supreme Court history

N.W.A. EditorSeptember 5, 2016

There are people who have paved the way when it comes to who we love and how we are able to love so freely in this country. Loving, a film about an interracial couple, tells the story of Richard (played by Joel Edgerton) and Mildred Loving (played by Ruth Negga), and how they broke barriers with their marriage.... Read More...

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Black culture or slave culture? Family reunions, Soul food, etc.

N.W.A. EditorApril 11, 2016

Why do we do some of the things we do? Do you know that many traditions we consider "black culture" are really "slave culture" or traditions/ practices we carry over from slavery.... Read More...

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