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Archbishop Wilton Gregory to become 1st African American Cardinal in Roman Catholic Church

October 30, 2020November 3, 2020 R.L. Witter

According to nytimes.com, Pope Francis announced Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, would be elevated to cardinal, one of 13 new cardinals in

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EDUCATION NEWS 

Morgan Stanley HBCU full scholarships

October 29, 2020November 3, 2020 R.L. Witter

Program to Provide Full Scholarships to Spelman, other HBCU Students Global financial services firm announces the launch of its HBCU

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Newark Imposes Curfew on Non-Essential Businesses

October 27, 2020October 30, 2020 R.L. Witter

NEWARK, N.J.  – New Jersey’s largest city is reversing course after seeing a serious spike in COVID cases. Newark is imposing a

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Smithsonian museum honors Kobe Bryant by displaying game-worn Finals jersey

October 21, 2020October 26, 2020 R.L. Witter Jersey, kobe, lakers, Museum, NBA, Smithsonian

The endless love and support the Lakers legend receives from fans led to the museum’s decision Kobe Bryant’s death in

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COVID-19 EDUCATION NEWS 

Pandemic hasn’t kept some HBCU bands off the field

October 21, 2020October 26, 2020 R.L. Witter

Florida A&M Marching 100 is preparing for virtual performances this month The pageantry of bands at historically Black colleges and

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CULTURE NEWS 

Almost Half of 2020 MaCarthur Fellows are Black or Biracial

October 16, 2020October 19, 2020 R.L. Witter

Every year, the MacArthur Fellows Program awards its recipients a $625,000 “no strings attached” grant, an investment in a person’s originality, insight,

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Maya Wiley Announces 2021 Run for Mayor

October 15, 2020October 19, 2020 R.L. Witter

NEW YORK — Maya Wiley, a civil rights activist who formerly served as Mayor Bill de Blasio’s chief counsel, is officially

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Joyce Dinkins, wife of former NYC Mayor David Dinkins, passes away

October 15, 2020October 19, 2020 R.L. Witter

Joyce Burrows Dinkins was the city’s first African American first lady, serving alongside her husband, Mayor David Dinkins, from 1990 to

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NEWS 

LeBron James Adorns Iconic Wheaties Box

October 9, 2020October 23, 2020 R.L. Witter

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 102-96 win over the Miami Heat last night, putting the franchise

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HEALTH NEWS 

Newark Beth Israel Welcomes Matthew Montgomery DO, MBA, to the Advanced Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Team

October 7, 2020October 14, 2020 R.L. Witter

(Newark, NJ, October 5, 2020) –Matthew Montgomery, DO, MBA, MPH, has joined the Advanced Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant team

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