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Recognizing the Centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
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Recognizing the Centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC), Special to the National Newspaper Publishers AssociationJune 3, 2021

The Tulsa Race Massacre is a prime example of inflaming issues and ignoring history. They both significantly lead to the inability and failure to learn the real lessons that true history can teach us. It was the inflammatory reporting of the chance encounter of a young Black man, Dick Rowland; and a young white elevator operator, Sarah Page, that ignited one of the deadliest episodes of racial violence in our nation’s history.

Many Say Education of King’s Life, Legacy Remains Critical for Young People
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Many Say Education of King’s Life, Legacy Remains Critical for Young People

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentMay 28, 2021

Brainly, the world’s largest online learning platform, recently surveyed more than 1,700 U.S. students to understand better what they know – and don’t know – about Dr. King, his life, and his legacy. It turns out; the answer is not much. According to the data, 63 percent of U.S. students incorrectly identified Dr. King’s accomplishments or were not aware of some of the most important things he did to contribute to America’s Civil Rights Movement. 

Santa Monica Honors Black Residents and Black History at Belmar’s History + Art Project
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Santa Monica Honors Black Residents and Black History at Belmar’s History + Art Project

Saybin Roberson, Contributing WriterMay 27, 2021

History would tell, from the 1880s Black as Black families migrated from the South escaping blatant racism and then Jim Crow, many chose California due to the climate, advertisements regarding employment, healthcare, and overall beautiful life. Many of these Black families landed in Santa Monica beach neighborhoods, including Belmar Park, in clusters, being some of the first to settle in a beach neighborhood.

SoCal Legends: Jackie Robinson
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SoCal Legends: Jackie Robinson

Amanda Scurlock, SportswriterApril 22, 2021

Jackie Roosevelt Robinson is one of the most iconic figures in sports history. He was born in Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919, and his family moved to Pasadena one year later. Seeing his brother Mack Robinson compete in track and field inspired him to pursue sports.

Art Exhibition Remembers the Black Women who were Lynched
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Art Exhibition Remembers the Black Women who were Lynched

Denise M. Watson, Associated Press  March 29, 2021

Blacks became the prey of lynch mobs if they were accused of a crime, committed a perceived slight against someone white or demanded changes, such as the right to vote. The report documents more than 4,400 cases of men, women and children who were killed between 1877 and 1950. The vast majority were men. Artist Alexis Joyner created art around the tragedy..

Recording Registry adds albums by Janet Jackson, Nas 
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Recording Registry adds albums by Janet Jackson, Nas 

Jonathan Landrum Jr. , Associated Press March 26, 2021

The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that Labelle’s song “Lady Marmalade” and Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration” are some of the titles tapped for preservation this year. The national library chose a few more memorable titles including Kermit the Frog’s “The Rainbow Connection.”