Latest in: African-Americans
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‘Spread Hummus, Not Hate’ rallying cry echoes at American University
A rally of religious leaders, interfaith activists, academics and students at the American University pledged to work toward thwarting religious discrimination and bigotry in accordance with American ideals of pluralism and inclusiveness. Assembling under the banner...October 25, 2016 1671 1 -
Three Kansas men face terror charges for plotting to kill Somali Muslim immigrants
Three men face terrorism charges after authorities unearthed that they were plotting to bomb an apartment complex in Garden City, Kansas where Somali immigrants live and worship. According to the Department of Justice Curtis Allen and...October 16, 2016 878 0 -
Museum of African American history, culture primes up for formal opening
Washington’s National Mall has a new enriching structure – combining history, aesthetics and diversity in a unique way that reflects both the American heritage and hopes. After years of work, thoughts and devotion, the Smithsonian National...September 14, 2016 988 0 -
Trump seeks African American vote; Clinton campaign sees contradictions
Donald Trump has asked African American voters to back his presidential bid, arguing they will “have nothing to lose” by moving away from their traditional support for Democrats. The Republican candidate appealed for African American support at a...August 20, 2016 780 0 -
Movie to tell story of African American women who helped US space launch
In the midst of 1950s and 1960s, when black community was fighting racial segregation, three African-American women were helping launch America into space and be the first to land the man on the moon. Dorothy Vaughan,...March 22, 2016 1964 0
