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‘WAKANDA FOREVER’: Nation, World Mourn Death of Iconic Actor Chadwick Boseman

‘WAKANDA FOREVER’: Nation, World Mourn Death of Iconic Actor Chadwick Boseman

‘WAKANDA FOREVER’: Nation, World Mourn Death of Iconic Actor Chadwick Boseman

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Chadwick Boseman (above) portrays superhero T'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country's past in Black Panther, the Marvel Studios film. photo/movies.disney.com   To read more...
In his role as superhero Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman became the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first film headlined by a Black actor. Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images

In his role as superhero Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman became the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first film headlined by a Black actor. Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images

‘Black Panther’ Star Dies Of Cancer At Age 43

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who starred in Black Panther, has died at the age of 43. A statement posted on Boseman’s Twitter account on Friday said the actor had battled colon cancer for the past four years. The statement said “he died in his home, with his wife and family by his side.”
Lincoln University, Cautiously Defying COVID-19, Begins Classes

Lincoln University, Cautiously Defying COVID-19, Begins Classes

Lincoln University, Cautiously Defying COVID-19, Begins Classes

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo., one of the nation’s Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), began last week forging ahead with “in-person” classes during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic that is gripping the nation, said its first black female president, Dr. Jerald Jones...
John Thompson Jr. congratulates NBA great Dikembe Mutomo (C’91) as he receives the 2010 John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award as President Barack Obama applauds both men. Photo/Georgetown University

John Thompson Jr. congratulates NBA great Dikembe Mutomo (C’91) as he receives the 2010 John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award as President Barack Obama applauds both men. Photo/Georgetown University

John Thompson, Renowned Former Georgetown Basketball Coach Who Made History Dies

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
John Thompson, literally a towering figure in the college sports basketball arena has died at 78. He was the first African-American coach to lead the Georgetown University basketball his team to the NCAA championship.
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker to Keynote Democrats’ Truman Dinner

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker to Keynote Democrats’ Truman Dinner

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker to Keynote Democrats’ Truman Dinner

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Friday, August 28, 2020
U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey will give the Keynote Address at this year’s Truman Dinner on Saturday evening, Sept. 12.   To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. https://etypeservices.com/Kansas%20City%20GlobeID623/
Jacob Blake

Jacob Blake

Jacob Blake

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Friday, August 28, 2020
Jacob Blake (left) was praised by his parents and siblings for loving his family and spending time with his children, during a press conference with their Attorney Benjamin Crump this week.

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Justice Department to Investigate Jacob Blake Shooting

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Friday, August 28, 2020
According to a story appearing in The New York Times today, (Thursday) the U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into the police shooting of Jacob Blake an unarmed black man on Sunday in Kenosha, Wis., as continued protests coincided with demonstrations in other cities and boycotts in...
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