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Killing of Black Teenager, Quawan “Bobby” Charles, was ‘Emmett Till-like Lynching’
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Killing of Black Teenager, Quawan “Bobby” Charles, was ‘Emmett Till-like Lynching’

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMediaNovember 19, 2020

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Righteous and Relentless Struggle: Again, Reflections on the Principle and Practice
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Righteous and Relentless Struggle: Again, Reflections on the Principle and Practice

Dr. Maulana KarengaJune 25, 2020

Even without understanding it in the depth that would come later, we were in, 1965, a new generation building on centuries of sacrifice and struggles of all those who preceded us, those who cleared firm and sacred ground on which we stood and still stand and who opened essential and upward ways on which we would continue the unfinished struggle for liberation and ever higher levels of human life.

Righteous and Relentless Struggle: Reflections on the Principle and Practice
Dr. Maulana KarengaOpinion

Righteous and Relentless Struggle: Reflections on the Principle and Practice

Dr. Maulana KarengaOctober 24, 2019

(Remembering, reflecting and recommitting.) We cannot say it too often, stress it too much and certainly must never downplay in any way the definitive, determining and decisive role the principle and practice of righteous and relentless struggle have played in the self-conception, self-construction and self-assertion of our people and our organization Us, and the persons called into being and cultivated by both. For among the most defining features of our people is that we are a culture of righteous and relentless struggle, earnest and ongoing struggle to free ourselves and be ourselves, secure justice, expand the realm of human freedom,

Tournament of Roses President Visits Southern University
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Tournament of Roses President Visits Southern University

Lauren Floyd, Staff WriterAugust 22, 2019

When it comes to marching bands, there’s just something about the big bands at HBCUs that sets them apart from your average ensemble of snares, woodwinds and brass. For bands like the Southern University Marching Band, also known as the “Human Jukebox,” it’s all about soul – and of course it’s all about the big sound- but most of all, it’s about putting on an epic performance. Now, fans of the famous Human Jukebox marching band can see them represent Louisiana in the 131stRose Parade 2020.

African American Museum Founder Sadie Roberts-Joseph Discovered Dead in Car Trunk
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African American Museum Founder Sadie Roberts-Joseph Discovered Dead in Car Trunk

Sentinel News WireJuly 15, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A 75-year-old Louisiana woman who founded an African American history museum was discovered dead in the trunk of a car, and police said Saturday that investigators were working diligently to find those responsible. Baton Rouge police Sgt. L’Jean McKneely said investigators were still waiting for a coroner to determine a cause of death for Sadie Roberts-Joseph after her body was found Friday afternoon. The Advocate reported Roberts-Joseph was the founder and curator of the Baton Rouge African American Museum, which she started in 2001. The museum sits on the campus of New St. Luke Baptist

Righteous and Relentless Struggle: 
Reflections on the Principle and Practice
Dr. Maulana KarengaOpinion

Righteous and Relentless Struggle: 
Reflections on the Principle and Practice

Dr. Maulana KarengaAugust 30, 2018

Even without understanding it in the depth that would come later, we were in, 1965, a new generation building on centuries of sacrifice and struggles of all those who preceded us, those who cleared firm and sacred ground on which we stood and still stand and who opened essential and upward ways on which we would continue the unfinished struggle for liberation and ever higher levels of human life. In speaking of this history, Mary McLeod Bethune told us we are heirs and custodians of a great legacy,” but we were not always able to recognize and rightfully respect the historical and cultural ties of life and struggle that bound us with each preceding generation.