Black History Month at 100: How a grassroots tradition became a national celebration
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Black History Month at 100: How a grassroots tradition became a national celebration

In many Black households, observances were already happening. Families marked Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12 for his role in the Emancipation Proclamation, and celebrated…

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Nigeria Says “Spat” With Trump Over Christian Killings “Largely Resolved”  | Firstpost Africa | N18G
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Nigeria Says “Spat” With Trump Over Christian Killings “Largely Resolved” | Firstpost Africa | N18G

Nigeria says it has defused a high stakes diplomatic standoff with the United States sparked by Donald Trump’s accusations of Christian persecution. Trump had threatened…

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CARIBBEAN SHOWDOWN: Russia–U.S. Clash Over Venezuela Begins | Maduro Vs Trump
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CARIBBEAN SHOWDOWN: Russia–U.S. Clash Over Venezuela Begins | Maduro Vs Trump

The Caribbean has emerged as a new flashpoint in global geopolitics as tensions escalate between Washington and Moscow. The U.S. has deployed 16,000 troops, eight…

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Donald Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Christian Killings | Firstpost Africa | N18G
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Donald Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Christian Killings | Firstpost Africa | N18G

US President Donald Trump has threatened possible military action in Nigeria, citing alleged killings of Christians. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump did not rule…

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H Street Festival returns for 20th year, vendors prepped to see National Guard
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H Street Festival returns for 20th year, vendors prepped to see National Guard

Saturday marked the 20th annual H Street Festival. READ MORE: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook: 7News on Twitter:…

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Black maternal health: Supportive partnership & community | NBC4 Washington
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Black maternal health: Supportive partnership & community | NBC4 Washington

Some of the solutions for the Black maternal health crisis involve the importance of strong partners and communities. District Motherhued is doing just that for…

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Angry US KICKS OUT ‘Obscene’ South African Envoy: ‘Can’t They Criticise Trump?’ State Dept Asked
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Angry US KICKS OUT ‘Obscene’ South African Envoy: ‘Can’t They Criticise Trump?’ State Dept Asked

The State Department spokesperson has said that South Africa’s ambassador to the U.S. has said he has until Friday to leave the country. She said…

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Sons of missing VA couple whose yacht was hijacked in Caribbean call attack ‘unimaginable’ | NBC4
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Sons of missing VA couple whose yacht was hijacked in Caribbean call attack ‘unimaginable’ | NBC4

_______ NBC4 Washington / WRC-TV is the No. 1 broadcast television station and the home of the most-watched local news in Washington, D.C. NBCWashington.com is…

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Taliban promise amnesty and freedoms for women and media – BBC News
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Taliban promise amnesty and freedoms for women and media – BBC News

Taliban leaders, who’ve never been seen in public before, have been making their first statements on Afghan soil, to a world shocked by their lightning…

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