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Details: Written by Aurora Hernandez; Published: 20 December 2022

Despite proving to be more qualified than a group of all-white applicants, Robinson was still subjected to the color barrier enforced by the station

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 19 December 2022

Art on display at Black Wall Street Gallery (Photo/ BOTWC)

While there's nothing wrong with a good cuddle session that lasts the entire three hours of Black Panther 2, sometimes we just need a better reason to get dressed up

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 07 December 2022

The fact that the nostalgic childhood pastime of playing video games was intertwined with an invention made possible by a brother was not lost on us.

Details: Written by By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer; Published: 07 December 2022

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In the commonly known history of hockey, a predominantly white sport in North America and Europe, these three men and others have been late to receive credit as Indigenous pioneers.

Details: Written by By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press; Published: 05 December 2022

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Knight, Clooney, Grant, León and U2 were all celebrated at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which annually honors a select group of people for their artistic influences on American culture.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 02 December 2022

Gordon Parks was a photographer, musician, author, and filmmaker whose career spanned more than 50 years.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 29 November 2022

Robinson's unique sound came from using wooden taps. His direct claim to fame would be the creation of his famous "stair dance," which involved tapping up and down a flight of stairs both backwards and forwards.

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 11 November 2022

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As a mother, business owner, and wife to entrepreneur Tay Marsh, we hope encouraging words from her little one were just what Kourtney needed to continue crushing in all three areas!

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 04 November 2022

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Other prominent figures are scheduled to be honored, such as former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of and civil rights leader Chief Standing Bear.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 27 October 2022

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