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Iola s Letter, the story of Ida B Wells crusade against lynching, is a must-see at Little Theatre of Norfolk – Daily Press

“Iola’s Letter” takes audiences back to 1892 and the crusade of Wells, an African American journalist, and her fight against lynching. Though it is set in the post-Reconstruction South, it carries important messages for modern audiences.

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30 Black Historical Figures To Celebrate During Black History Month - Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays

30 Black Historical Figures To Celebrate During Black History Month - Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023: Black Barbie dolls proudly take their place among Mattel classic toys

Thanks in part to its efforts to culturally diversify its doll collections, Mattel which debuted Barbie in 1959 started to create Black Barbies in 1980. And the number of Black Barbie dolls nowadays is staggering. It has not always been this way.

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Opinion | Donate This Holiday Season: Journalism Needs Your Help

We’re kicking off the 2022 Times Opinion Giving Guide.

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Historical Black church is getting $150,000 from Shelby County

Shelby County leaders will gather Friday to announce the support to repair and renovate the historic Beale Street Baptist Church in downtown Memphis.

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