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So it turns out when you DON'T go woke, you go broke.

Trump's New DEI? Dying Economy and Inflation.

It's only two weeks in and Trump is Making America Broke Again!

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February 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, yet they receive less than 1% of funding from venture capitalists. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Created For Our Community, Designed Just For You | Essence
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February 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Honoring Clara Day this #BlackHistoryMonth: A pioneering labor leader and civil rights activist who broke barriers in the trucking industry, tirelessly advocating for workers' rights and racial equality. Her legacy of empowerment lives on. #ClaraDay #LaborRights #CivilRights
February 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Peter H. Clark: America’s first Black socialist and a fierce advocate for equality. From labor rights to abolition, he broke barriers in politics and education, proving that justice knows no color lines. #BlackHistory
February 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Leontyne Price is an American spinto soprano who was the first African-American soprano to receive international acclaim. She was also the first African American to sing a leading role. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#IsabelWilkerson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste, sheds light on America’s racial history and the hidden hierarchies shaping our society. Her work is a profound call to reckon with our past to build a more just future. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Melnea Cass: a trailblazing civil rights leader who dedicated her life to fighting for equality and social justice in Boston. Her legacy as the 'First Lady of Roxbury' continues to inspire generations. #MelneaCass #CivilRights #BlackHistory
February 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate trailblazers like #MeghanMarkle, who uses her platform to advocate for racial equality, mental health, and empowering women globally. A reminder that representation matters, and every voice counts.
February 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Jack Daniel’s distilling method was taught by Nearest Green, a formerly enslaved man. Fawn Weaver created Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to honor his legacy. Weaver discusses this journey in her book, Love and Whiskey. #BlackHistory

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New book chronicles the formerly enslaved man crucial to creating Jack Daniel's
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February 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Jack Daniel’s distilling method was taught by Nearest Green, a formerly enslaved man. Fawn Weaver created Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to honor his legacy. Weaver discusses this journey in her book, Love and Whiskey. #BlackHistory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gLLF3bhimY
New book chronicles the formerly enslaved man crucial to creating Jack Daniel's
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February 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#NannieHelenBurroughs was an influential educator, activist, and founder of the National Training School for Women and Girls. She championed Black women's education and civil rights, leaving a lasting legacy. #BlackHistory #WomenInEducation
February 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Young, fearless activists known as the Freedom Riders took a stand against segregation in the Deep South. Their bravery sparked change and showcased that justice thrives on determination. 🚍✊ #FreedomRiders #CivilRights

https://to.pbs.org/3CW65JO
Meet the Players: Freedom Riders | American Experience | PBS
Meet the Freedom Riders.
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February 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#OlaudahEquiano was a formerly enslaved man whose powerful autobiography exposed the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. His voice helped fuel the abolitionist movement. #BlackHistory #Abolitionist
February 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#EdDwight nearly made history as the first Black man in space but faced intense racism, especially after JFK’s assassination. While NASA overlooked him, his legacy is being rediscovered through a new documentary. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Ed Dwight was to be the first Black astronaut. At 90, he's finally getting his due
It wasn’t until 1983 that the first African American, Guion Bluford, reached space. But two decades earlier, Ed Dwight found himself at a fulcrum of 20th Century American history, where the space race and the struggle for social justice converged.
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February 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#DoraLeeJones was a dedicated labor organizer and civil rights activist, known for her work with the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. She fought for fair wages and better working conditions for garment workers. #LaborHistory #WomenInLabor #BlackHistoryMonth
February 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
South African World War II hero Job Maseko was denied the highest military award because he was black, campaigners believe, and his family have backed a push to get him the posthumous honor. #BlackHistoryMonth #WarHero

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-57145242
Job Maseko: The South African WW2 hero who didn't get a Victoria Cross
Job Maseko blew up a German ship but his bravery was not properly recognised because he was black, campaigners say.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ida B. Wells was a journalist, civil rights activist, and anti-lynching crusader who fought for justice and equality. Her advocacy for truth and human rights continues to inspire generations to stand up against injustice. #BlackHistory #CivilRights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML8XiKVStWQ
Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Special Documentary
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February 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Dorothy Bolden was a pioneering civil rights leader and founder of the National Domestic Workers Union. She fought for fair wages and improved working conditions for domestic workers, transforming the labor rights movement. #LaborHistory #CivilRights #BlackHistoryMonth
February 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
John Baxter Taylor was born in Washington, D.C. to former slaves. He later became the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal, achieving this historic feat in the 1908 London Games as part of the 4x400m relay team. #BlackHistory #Olympics
February 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Hattie Canty was a fierce labor leader and president of the Las Vegas Culinary Workers Union. She fought tirelessly for workers' rights, leading successful strikes and improving conditions for hotel and casino employees. #LaborHistory #UnionStrong #BlackHistoryMonth
February 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
#GeorgeWashingtonCarver was a pioneering scientist and agricultural innovator who transformed farming with his work on crop rotation and over 300 uses for peanuts. Carver also enjoyed doing art. #BlackHistory #Sustainability #Innovation #STEM #Art
February 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#LucyParsons was a former slave turned radical labor organizer and anarchist. A key figure in the labor movement and the Haymarket affair, she fought for workers', civil, and women's rights. #LaborHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
February 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM