Notables in Black History: Inventors, intellectuals, influencers and more
Notables in Black History: Inventors, intellectuals, influencers and more
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February 22, 2021 12:53PM By Nadya Korytnikova and Jessica Simms
American history resonates with the names of great African American men and women. Here are 14 men and women who made their mark on history â in many cases as the first Black Americans to succeed in their chosen fields.Â
The actress who played Aunt Jemima was a Hartford nativeÂ
From 1946 to 1964, Gwen Reed, an actress, an advocate for childhood literacy and a theater director, played the role of Aunt Jemima, the face of the Quaker Oats Company products. Reed traveled to promote the brand at pancake festivals, state fairs, school assemblies and grocery stores, but her real name was never revealed. While playing the role of Aunt Jemima (in 1951), Reed became the director of the Hartford Commu
Oskaloosa News Recap For February 8th, 2021
National and World News
As of this weekend, over 39 million doses of COVID vaccines have been administered, while over 59 million have been distributed, according to the CDC.
The agency reports that over 30 million people have received 1 or more doses, while more than 8 million have gotten their second dose as of Saturday.
More than 4.6 million doses of the vaccine have been administered in long-term care facilities.
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The 5-year-old girl who was in the vehicle that was struck by Kansas City Chiefs Assistant Coach Britt Reid over the weekend is fighting for her life.
The child, identified as Ariel by family members, “suffered swelling in the brain and bleeding around her brain,” her aunt posted on a GoFundMe page.