Articles related to "African Americans"
Blood Pressure & African Americans
African Americans with high blood pressure seem to respond better to some anti-hypertensive drug and drug combination therapies than to others.
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African Americans with high blood pressure seem to respond better to some anti-hypertensive drug and drug combination therapies than to others.
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Activist for African American Literature
I am not an activist but if I had to choose, one agenda to champion my choice would be reading African American literature and Poetry.
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I am not an activist but if I had to choose, one agenda to champion my choice would be reading African American literature and Poetry.
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BENJAMIN O. DAVIS, SR.
Profile of Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., who in 1940 became the first African American to become a U.S. Brigadier General. He received the Distinguished Service Medal, and a commemorative stamp was issued in his honor in 1997.
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Profile of Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., who in 1940 became the first African American to become a U.S. Brigadier General. He received the Distinguished Service Medal, and a commemorative stamp was issued in his honor in 1997.
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BISHOP BENJAMIN TUCKER TANNER
Profile of Bishop Benjamin Tucker Tanner, an electrifying speaker and prolific writer, father of the famous black painter, Henry Owassa Tanner.
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Profile of Bishop Benjamin Tucker Tanner, an electrifying speaker and prolific writer, father of the famous black painter, Henry Owassa Tanner.
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CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA JORDAN
Profile of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who in 1976 became the first African American to give a keynote speech at a major party's political convention.
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Profile of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who in 1976 became the first African American to give a keynote speech at a major party's political convention.
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CRISPUS ATTUCKS: African American Patriot
Profile of Crispus Attucks, the first black to die for America's freedom in what is known as the Boston Massacre.
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Profile of Crispus Attucks, the first black to die for America's freedom in what is known as the Boston Massacre.
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Dr. Charles Drew, Pioneer in Blood Research
Profile of Dr. Charles R. Drew, who discovered that plasma could be dried and developed techniques for storing and transfusing blood.
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Profile of Dr. Charles R. Drew, who discovered that plasma could be dried and developed techniques for storing and transfusing blood.
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Gone Fishin by Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley the creator of that ever-popular character Easy Rawlins has written his sixth novel, <i>"Gone fishin."</i>
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Walter Mosley the creator of that ever-popular character Easy Rawlins has written his sixth novel, <i>"Gone fishin."</i>
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Ho for Kansas!
Born a slave, this man was determined to lead his people to free soil. . .
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Born a slave, this man was determined to lead his people to free soil. . .
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Hypertension in African Americans
Compared to the non-African American population, Blacks experience higher rates of hypertension and hypertensive disorders for several reasons.
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Compared to the non-African American population, Blacks experience higher rates of hypertension and hypertensive disorders for several reasons.
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IRA ALDRIDGE: Great African-American Actor
Profile of Ira Aldridge an internationally acclaimed nineteenth century Shakespearian actor. He was an avid abolitionist and the first actor to be knighted.
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Profile of Ira Aldridge an internationally acclaimed nineteenth century Shakespearian actor. He was an avid abolitionist and the first actor to be knighted.
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Maggie Walker: 1st U.S. Woman Bank Founder
Profile of Maggie Walker, the first U.S. woman bank founder and president, an astute businesswoman who founded St. Luke Penny Savings Bank.
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Profile of Maggie Walker, the first U.S. woman bank founder and president, an astute businesswoman who founded St. Luke Penny Savings Bank.
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Marian Anderson: One of the World's Greatest Singers
Profile of Marian Anderson, who became the first African American to sing an important role at the Metropolitan Opera as a regular company member.
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Profile of Marian Anderson, who became the first African American to sing an important role at the Metropolitan Opera as a regular company member.
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Ntozake Shange - Debut novel
Similar to a steaming pot of Gumbo with savory flavors rising from a mixture of various foods, noted playwright and poet Ntozake Shange serves up her debut novel Sassafrass, cypress & Indigo.
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Similar to a steaming pot of Gumbo with savory flavors rising from a mixture of various foods, noted playwright and poet Ntozake Shange serves up her debut novel Sassafrass, cypress & Indigo.
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SHIRLEY CHISHOLM: Congresswoman
Profile of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American women elected to Congress, and first woman to be considered as a presidential candidate.
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Profile of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American women elected to Congress, and first woman to be considered as a presidential candidate.
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Thomas and Beulah by Rita Dove
Like snapshots in a photo album, Rita Dove’s award winning collection of poetry <b>"Thomas and Beulah"</b> provide glimpses...
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Like snapshots in a photo album, Rita Dove’s award winning collection of poetry <b>"Thomas and Beulah"</b> provide glimpses...
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Everyday Heritage
Author Alice Walker has developed a deep and meaningful symbolism in her short story <i>"Everyday Use"</i> that only enhances the story's literary worth overall.
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Author Alice Walker has developed a deep and meaningful symbolism in her short story <i>"Everyday Use"</i> that only enhances the story's literary worth overall.
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"Not Giving Up Is Part of Our Heritage"
Relying on their dreams, they built out of the barren prairie their own towns. Come learn about a unique and often overlooked aspect of frontier settlement.
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Relying on their dreams, they built out of the barren prairie their own towns. Come learn about a unique and often overlooked aspect of frontier settlement.
african americans • african-americans • west • african-americans • kansas • boley
A Day Late and a Dollar Short by T. McMillan
Terry McMillan's latest novel <b>"A Day Late and a Dollar Short"</b> brings to life a family divided and afflicted with problems lead by a hard talking matriarch, Viola Price.
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Terry McMillan's latest novel <b>"A Day Late and a Dollar Short"</b> brings to life a family divided and afflicted with problems lead by a hard talking matriarch, Viola Price.
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AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESSWOMEN FACE DOUBLE JEOPARDY
African American businesswomen face the double jeopardy of race and gender bias in the workplace, they need mentoring programs to help them cope with this dilemma.
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African American businesswomen face the double jeopardy of race and gender bias in the workplace, they need mentoring programs to help them cope with this dilemma.
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ALICE COACHMAN: 1st African American Woman Olympic Gold Medalist
Profile of Alice Coachman, who became the first African American women to win the Olympic Goal medal in 1948. She was also the first American woman to win a gold medal in track and field.
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Profile of Alice Coachman, who became the first African American women to win the Olympic Goal medal in 1948. She was also the first American woman to win a gold medal in track and field.
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Alice Walker - Womanist Writer
Discussion of Alice Walker as a writer, her contributions to American Literature, Women's literature, and African American women's literature.
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Discussion of Alice Walker as a writer, her contributions to American Literature, Women's literature, and African American women's literature.
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Barbara Smith's THE TRUTH THAT NEVER HURTS
Discussion of Barbara Smith's newest book, THE TRUTH THAT NEVER HURTS: WRITINGS ON RACE, GENDER, AND FREEDOM.
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Discussion of Barbara Smith's newest book, THE TRUTH THAT NEVER HURTS: WRITINGS ON RACE, GENDER, AND FREEDOM.
african americans • barbara smith • african american lesbians • black lesbians • black women • african american women
CARTER G. WOODSON: Father of Black History
Profile of historian Carter G. Woodson, creator of Black History Month, celebrated each year in February to highlight and present the achievements of African Americans.
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Profile of historian Carter G. Woodson, creator of Black History Month, celebrated each year in February to highlight and present the achievements of African Americans.
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Collecting a Painful Past: Black Memorabilia
Many African Americans have become avid collectors of black history antiques, ephemera, militaria and objects which help them understand their own pasts.
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Many African Americans have become avid collectors of black history antiques, ephemera, militaria and objects which help them understand their own pasts.
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GEORGE VASHON: Abolitionist, Lawyer and Educator
A profile of George Vashon, the first African-American graduate of Oberlin College, the first first African-American to become a lawyer in New York, and a college president.
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A profile of George Vashon, the first African-American graduate of Oberlin College, the first first African-American to become a lawyer in New York, and a college president.
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Gwendolyn Brooks: A Perspective of Black Life by Anise Evans*
This article, written by a student in my African American Literature class, is a discussion of the perspective of "every day life," it's choices and decisions in Gwendoly Brooks' poetry.
african americans • gwendolyn brooks • poetry • african american women • african american women's poetry • african american writers
This article, written by a student in my African American Literature class, is a discussion of the perspective of "every day life," it's choices and decisions in Gwendoly Brooks' poetry.
african americans • gwendolyn brooks • poetry • african american women • african american women's poetry • african american writers
HIGH Flying Verse
Poet Paul Beatty pilots his verse out past NBA stars with dazzling talents, past college all-Americans, into far-flung constellations.
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Poet Paul Beatty pilots his verse out past NBA stars with dazzling talents, past college all-Americans, into far-flung constellations.
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IDA B. WELLS: Civil Rights Activist
Profile of Ida B. Wells, known as Mother of the Civil Rights Movement and pioneer of the anti-lynching crusade.
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Profile of Ida B. Wells, known as Mother of the Civil Rights Movement and pioneer of the anti-lynching crusade.
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Infinite Justice
This article discusses the opposition to Operation Infinite Justice, military force to end terrorism.
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This article discusses the opposition to Operation Infinite Justice, military force to end terrorism.
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JOHN BAXTER TAYLOR: 1st African-American Olympic Gold Medalist
Profile of Dr. John Baxter Taylor, Jr., the first African American to win a gold medal at the Olympics.
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Profile of Dr. John Baxter Taylor, Jr., the first African American to win a gold medal at the Olympics.
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JOHN MERCER LANGSTON: Abolitionist, Lawyer, Congressman
A profile of John Mercer Langston, who was a prominent 19th century African American lawyer, abolitionist, educator and congressman. He was co-founder and Dean of Howard University's Law School.
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A profile of John Mercer Langston, who was a prominent 19th century African American lawyer, abolitionist, educator and congressman. He was co-founder and Dean of Howard University's Law School.
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Literary Pioneers
Phillis Wheatley’s success as a writer dismissed any notions that African slaves were less intelligent than their captives.
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Phillis Wheatley’s success as a writer dismissed any notions that African slaves were less intelligent than their captives.
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Literary Pioneers
Phillis Wheatley’s success as a writer dismissed any notions that African slaves were less intelligent than their captives.
african americans • phillis wheatley • african american literature • african american poetry • slave literature
Phillis Wheatley’s success as a writer dismissed any notions that African slaves were less intelligent than their captives.
african americans • phillis wheatley • african american literature • african american poetry • slave literature
Love's austere and lonely offices
<i>"Those Winter Sundays"</i> by Robert Hayden a serious poet respected for both his discipline and craftsmanship in the area of poetry.
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<i>"Those Winter Sundays"</i> by Robert Hayden a serious poet respected for both his discipline and craftsmanship in the area of poetry.
african americans • robert hayden • african american poet • those winter sundays • african american poetry • poets
MAJOR ROBERT LAWRENCE: 1st African American Astronaut Designee
Profile of Major Robert H. Lawrence, who became the first African American astronaut designee in 1967. Although he never went on a space mission, he was an excellent pilot and pioneer in the space program.
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Profile of Major Robert H. Lawrence, who became the first African American astronaut designee in 1967. Although he never went on a space mission, he was an excellent pilot and pioneer in the space program.
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Middle Passage: Voyage of Deliverance
Noted for his balanced mixture of philosophy and folklore in his work, author Charles Johnson came into prominence with <i>Middle Passage</i>, winner of the National Book award for fiction in 1990.
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Noted for his balanced mixture of philosophy and folklore in his work, author Charles Johnson came into prominence with <i>Middle Passage</i>, winner of the National Book award for fiction in 1990.
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Most Way Home
<i>"Most Way Home"</i> leaves warmth and comfort in the knowledge that an internal history is alive in its pages.
african americans • most way home • kevin young • african american poet • writer • afro american writer
<i>"Most Way Home"</i> leaves warmth and comfort in the knowledge that an internal history is alive in its pages.
african americans • most way home • kevin young • african american poet • writer • afro american writer
My Mother's Garden
This article is a celebration of the life of my mother, Minnie L. Harris, a poet, teacher, lecturer, mother, wife, sister, friend.
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This article is a celebration of the life of my mother, Minnie L. Harris, a poet, teacher, lecturer, mother, wife, sister, friend.
african americans • african american women • african american women's writing • mothers • mothering • minnie lou harris
One Woman's Experience with the Ponytail
This article describe one woman experience with a ponytail. How it changed her personal outlook. It also tells how it brought her back to her natural hair.,This article describe one woman experience with a ponytail. How it changed her personal outlook. It also tells how it brought her back to her natural hair.
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This article describe one woman experience with a ponytail. How it changed her personal outlook. It also tells how it brought her back to her natural hair.,This article describe one woman experience with a ponytail. How it changed her personal outlook. It also tells how it brought her back to her natural hair.
african americans • hair • beauty • african american • self esteem • hair
PATRICIA ROBERTS HARRIS
Profile of Patricia Roberts Harris, the first black female cabinet member, first black female ambassador and first black female to serve in the United Nations.
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Profile of Patricia Roberts Harris, the first black female cabinet member, first black female ambassador and first black female to serve in the United Nations.
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Poetry books for the Young
Nikki Grimes has written two fantastic books of poetry for kids, <i>"My Man Blue"</i> and <i>"Come Sunday."</i> Vibrating with poetic words and brilliant illustrations...
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Nikki Grimes has written two fantastic books of poetry for kids, <i>"My Man Blue"</i> and <i>"Come Sunday."</i> Vibrating with poetic words and brilliant illustrations...
african americans • nikki grimes • african american childrens books • african american poets
RACISM AFFECTS AFRICAN AMERICANS' HEALTH
Stress and frustration as a result of living in a racially biased society is a danger to the health of its victims.
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Stress and frustration as a result of living in a racially biased society is a danger to the health of its victims.
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ROBERT SENGSTACKE ABBOTT: Pioneer Publisher
Profile of Robert Sengstacke Abbott, founder, publisher and editor of the newspaper, the Chicago Defender. He is remembered as one of the major black spokesmen of his time.
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Profile of Robert Sengstacke Abbott, founder, publisher and editor of the newspaper, the Chicago Defender. He is remembered as one of the major black spokesmen of his time.
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Sap Rising: a collection of short stories
<i>"Sap Rising"</i> by Christine Lincoln is an award winning short story collection published in 2001. The collection of centers around a community and its young black residents.
african americans • christine lincoln • sophie kerr • black writer • african american literature • african american writer
<i>"Sap Rising"</i> by Christine Lincoln is an award winning short story collection published in 2001. The collection of centers around a community and its young black residents.
african americans • christine lincoln • sophie kerr • black writer • african american literature • african american writer
Stripping Bark-Alice Walker's Poetry in confronting the taboo
Discussion of Alice Walker's poetry and ways in which she addresses difficult topics for African American women and for all women in her poetry.
african americans • alice walker • african american women's literature • african american women's poetry • women's poetry • mental health
Discussion of Alice Walker's poetry and ways in which she addresses difficult topics for African American women and for all women in her poetry.
african americans • alice walker • african american women's literature • african american women's poetry • women's poetry • mental health
Struggle for Visibility of African American Women's Literature
This article discusses historical attempts to suppress African American women's writings, and the efforts African American women scholars make and must continue to make to ensure the visibility of our work.
african americans • african american women's literature • women's literature • african american women • black feminist scholars • black feminism
This article discusses historical attempts to suppress African American women's writings, and the efforts African American women scholars make and must continue to make to ensure the visibility of our work.
african americans • african american women's literature • women's literature • african american women • black feminist scholars • black feminism
Talking with Kimberly Taylor
I read and had the pleasure meeting online primarily through her poetry a Poet, Writer and Editor Kimberly Taylor, the following is an interview with Kimberly Taylor.
african americans • kim taylor • african american poet • african american writer • i got issues • author interview
I read and had the pleasure meeting online primarily through her poetry a Poet, Writer and Editor Kimberly Taylor, the following is an interview with Kimberly Taylor.
african americans • kim taylor • african american poet • african american writer • i got issues • author interview
The Book of David by Lucille Clifton
Lucille Clifton in a series of poems, "the book of David" from her poetry collection entitled "the terrible stories" renders a portrait of a giant of a man as seen through...
african americans • lucille clifton • african american poetry • african american poets • king david • national book award
Lucille Clifton in a series of poems, "the book of David" from her poetry collection entitled "the terrible stories" renders a portrait of a giant of a man as seen through...
african americans • lucille clifton • african american poetry • african american poets • king david • national book award
Trends in African-American Home Schooling
<img align="left" width="170" height="130" src="http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/17652/files/j0387937.jpg">African-Americans are joining the national home schooling community at larger and larger numbers every year. Read about the current movement of African-American homeschoolers.
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<img align="left" width="170" height="130" src="http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/17652/files/j0387937.jpg">African-Americans are joining the national home schooling community at larger and larger numbers every year. Read about the current movement of African-American homeschoolers.
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