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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is marking Black Maternal Health Week by announcing actions to expand access to continuous health care coverage and …
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — In recognition of National Minority Health Awareness Month, Community Hero Action Group is hosting its 1st annual Pennsylvania Black Health Matters Conference – a free, virtual, public …
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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, 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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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