Black History Month
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When hard times find their way to white America, blacks in this country feel the pain even more.
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Feb 26
Black community in Atlantic City struggles to find, retain leaders
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Feb 22
Small church cemetery in Barnegat key part of area's African-American heritage
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Feb 21
Discussion on black community in South Jersey turns to the need for role models
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Feb 20
Family's letters, diaries reveal pieces of Atlantic City, black history
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Juanita High grew up in Atlantic City, and spent her career in education.
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Ship Bottom man covered a Malcolm X speech in 1963 - and has the audio reel to prove it
SHIP BOTTOM — Jim De Francesco remembers that hot June night in 1963 when he stood less than five feet from Malcolm X.
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February 27
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Pleasantville students share their dreams through Black History Month project
PLEASANTVILLE - Students at South Main Street School celebrated Black History Month on Friday by hosting an African American History Museum th…
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February 26
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Atlantic City police offer Black History Program with two nights of performances
To remember playwrite August Wilson and celebrate Black History Month, the Atlantic City Police Athletic League is hosting its annual black hi…
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February 24
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The Press to host a "Northside'' forum with author Nelson Johnson Feb. 21 in Atlantic City
Nelson Johnson, author of "The Northside," and leaders of the black community will be part of a forum presented by The Press of Atlantic City …
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February 14
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Black History Guest Column / Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell / Atlantic City's 'Abandoned' should be everyone's concern
George Santayana, the Spanish philosopher, essayist, poet and novelist, is remembered for his oft-quoted warning, "Those who cannot remember t…
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February 14
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Celebration honors Nelson Johnson's "Northside" book - and the agencies benefiting from the book's success
ATLANTIC CITY - A celebration of "The Northside" - a book named for the city's historic black neighborhood - was held in the resort Thursday, …
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February 11
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Stockton event marks Black History Month
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Students and faculty at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey said the spirit of Black History Month should not be li…
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February 09
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Atlantic County's black business community grew at a faster rate than New Jersey businesses overall
Atlantic County’s African-American business community grew 15 percent from 2002 to 2007, outpacing the overall growth of business owners in Ne…
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February 12
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TV: A guide to Black History Month programming
Black History Month is upon us and television, as usual, is planning to honor the occasion with programming that highlights the vast contribut…
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February 06
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Black History Guest Column / Jesse L. Tweedle Sr. / Mentors provided a shield against racism
At an early age, I was shocked to learn just how prejudiced people are toward American blacks simply because of the color of our skin. As a ch…
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February 14
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GUEST COLUMN: Growing up, mentors provided a shield against racism
At an early age, I was shocked to learn just how prejudiced people are toward American blacks simply because of the color of our skin. As a ch…
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February 05
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Black History Guest Column / John H. Lyles-Belton / Struggle, sacrifice, success -- and now sadness
Our history in Atlantic City is typical of the African-American experience in this country. Many of us migrated north, beginning in the late 1…
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February 05
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Black History Month / Necessary, appropriate
America has celebrated Black History Month since 1976. If you have a problem with that, perhaps it's best you not read on.
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February 05
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Neill A. Borowski / Past provides a foundation on which to build the future
Atop this page you'll find a commentary by John H. Lyles-Belton of Atlantic City. Last year, Lyles-Belton was a member of our first Community …
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February 05
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History - and lots of his stories: For the head of the African American Heritage Museum, the start of Black History Month the most hectic time of year
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP - Ralph Hunter Sr. is busy telling stories. Very busy - especially now.
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February 05
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