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African Americans are an ethnic group consisting of Americans with partial or total ancestry from sub-Saharan Africa. The term "African American" generally denotes descendants of enslaved Africans who are from the United States. While some Black immigrants or their descendants may also come to identify as African American, the majority of first generation immigrants do not, preferring to identify with their nation of origin.

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Analysis Finds Alarming Link Between Race and Air Pollution in the US Analysis Finds , Alarming Link Between , Race and Air Pollution in the US. A recent analysis by 'The Guardian' took a look at the places with the worst air pollution in the United States. Here are.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

This Day in History: Malcolm X Is Assassinated This Day in History:, Malcolm X Is Assassinated. February 21, 1965. Malcolm X was assassinated by rivals of the Nation of Islam in New York City. He had been addressing his Organization of.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:47Published on February 21, 2023

Black History Icons: Frederick Douglass Black History Icons: Frederick Douglass. Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey was born around February 1818 and died on February 20, 1895. Here are five facts in honor of the famous.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:51Published on February 14, 2023

Abraham Lincoln's birthday: How instrumental was he in ending slavery ? \| Special \| Oneindia News 12th of February is the birthday of Abraham Lincoln….the 16th President of the United States. He is best known for his roles as Commander in Chief of the Union… and “the Great Emancipator”. But.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 07:12Published on February 12, 2023

7 Little-Known Black History Facts 7 Little-Known , Black History Facts. 1. Shirley Chisholm, She was the first Black woman elected to Congress and survived multiple assassination attempts when she ran for President of the United.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:54Published on February 1, 2023

The Origins of Black History Month in the US The Origins of, Black History Month in the US. In 1915, Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). ASHNLH committed.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on January 31, 2023

Jeff Zients to Replace Ron Klain as Biden’s Chief of Staff Jeff Zients to Replace Ron Klain , as Biden’s Chief of Staff. Jeff Zients to Replace Ron Klain , as Biden’s Chief of Staff. 'The Hill' reports that President Biden confirmed the transition on.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on January 27, 2023

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