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African American Interests / National

Young Black Voters Made History in the 2020 Election Cycle

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 - by MyChesCo

NextGen America announced they are celebrating Black History Month in 2021 by honoring young Black voters’ crucial role in protecting American democracy — and by calling for elected leaders to …

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Lincoln University President
African American Interests / Lincoln University

Lincoln University President Named One of the Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2021

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 - by MyChesCo

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA — Lincoln University President Dr. Brenda A. Allen has been named one of the Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2021 by the HBCU Campaign Fund.

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Lincoln University Receives Endowment From Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®
African American Interests / Lincoln University

Lincoln University Receives Endowment From Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 - by MyChesCo

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA — Lincoln University has received an initial endowment of $50,000 from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® in partnership with the AKA Educational Advancement Foundation®.

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Resolution Designates September 2020 as “International Underground Railroad Month” in Pennsylvania
African American Interests / Government / Pennsylvania

Resolution Designates September 2020 as “International Underground Railroad Month” in Pennsylvania

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, announced her plans to introduce a resolution that would designate September 2020 as “International Underground Railroad Month” in Pennsylvania.

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Gov. Wolf Honors Juneteenth National Freedom Day
African American Interests / Government / Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf Honors Juneteenth National Freedom Day

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — This Friday is the first anniversary of Pennsylvania declaring June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Pennsylvania. Governor Wolf is encouraging Pennsylvanians to reflect on the …

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Dinniman Recognizes 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth
African American Interests / Communities

Dinniman Recognizes 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth

June 17, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Juneteenth, the cultural holiday marking the abolishment of slavery in the United States, will have added meaning this year, state Senator Andy Dinniman said.

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Black Feminist Social Influencer Jamilah Lemieux to Discuss Pop Culture
African American Interests / West Chester University / Women's Issues

Black Feminist Social Influencer Jamilah Lemieux to Discuss Pop Culture

February 23, 2020February 22, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Black feminist writer, cultural critic, and social influencer Jamilah Lemieux, recently featured in cable TV’s docuseries Surviving R. Kelly, will share “Lessons from #BlackTwitter: Social Media, …

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Black History Month: Tuskegee Airmen Share History at WCU Book Launch Event
African American Interests / Books / West Chester University

Black History Month: Tuskegee Airmen Share History at WCU Book Launch Event

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Fewer than 200 Tuskegee Airmen are reported to still be alive, and at least four of those barrier-breakers (the youngest is now 92) will be at …

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