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Local youth perform at black history event
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Local youth perform at black history event

Dozens of children and youth groups performed during the Anniston Housing Authority’s third annual Black History Month program at the Carver Community Center Friday evening. The center’s gym was packed with more than 200 people who came to watch the performances. Source: Local youth perform at black history event - The Anniston Star: Entertainment
RLJ Entertainment Recognizes Black History Month With Special TV Programming
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RLJ Entertainment Recognizes Black History Month With Special TV Programming

RLJ Entertainment’s Urban Movie Channel (UMC) is kicking off Black History Month with the premiere of several special films and programs. First, there was the Underground Railroad drama, The North Star, which was based on true events from the lives of two escaped slaves and premiered last week. The film chronicles the journey of Benjamin “Big Ben” Jones (played by Jeremiah Trotter, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles) and Moses Hopkins (played by Thomas C. Bartley Jr.), who escaped from a Virginia plantation and made their way to freedom in Buckingham, Pennsylvania, in 1849. The film also stars Lynn Whitfield, Clifton Powell, and Keith David. Source: RLJ Entertainment Recognizes Black History Month With Special TV Programming
Why Do We Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
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Why Do We Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

The roots of Valentine s Day can be traced back down to ancient Roman mythology for festivals honoring Gods and Goddesses for Women, Marriage and Fertility. On the top tier, we have Juno, said to be the Queen and mother of all Gods and Goddesses on Mt. Olympus. Her day was held on February 14. In continuity of the celebration for women, marriage and fertility, a festival called Lupercalia was held on the next day.But this festival was held in the honor of two other related Gods, who were Lupercus who lorded over the pastures and forests and Faunus for agriculture. They were described as very similar to the Greek version that is the half-man half-goat God called Pan. This festival began with sacrifice of a dog (for purification) and a goat (for fertility) and their skins when worn and also ...
Shaquille O’Neal Joins Florida Cop to Surprise Kids in Viral Pick-Up Game
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Shaquille O’Neal Joins Florida Cop to Surprise Kids in Viral Pick-Up Game

When Gainesville, Florida, police officer Bobby White responded to a complaint about a group of kids playing basketball too loudly in the street on Jan. 15, he cried foul. "Can you believe someone is calling to complain about kids playing basketball in the street? Three-time NBA Finals MVP Shaquille O'Neal was humbled by the officer's reaction to the boys and went to the police station on Saturday to surprise Officer White, and offered to back him up in a rematch. Source: Shaquille O'Neal Joins Florida Cop to Surprise Kids in Viral Pick-Up Game - Yahoo
Getting the Perfect Valentines Day Gift
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Getting the Perfect Valentines Day Gift

Hey guys: Valentines Day is coming up. Oh yeah, we know that it was just Christmas, but we thought that you should get the head's up that Valentines Day is only like three weeks away. Yeah, we know, that went quick. The thing is, there is no time to complain about time, you need to get cracking. You are eating up precious minutes thinking about it right now, you need to get out there and find the perfect gift. Of course, it has to be different then what you got her on Christmas, as well as different from what you got her on your anniversary, and the previous Valentines Day's you've been together. While it may sound like an uphill battle, here's a little hint for you on something that she is sure to love: Sterling Silver Jewelry. Sterling silver can sometimes be a rather under appreciate me...
Devon Stills Says Daughter, Leah, is Free of Cancer
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Devon Stills Says Daughter, Leah, is Free of Cancer

Houston Texans player Devon Still says his 5-year-old daughter Leah is cancer free - and he couldn't be more thankful. The daddy-daughter duo appeared on Good Morning America on Friday, just days after the NFL player tweeted that Leah had "really beat cancer! With her health improving, Leah Still has big plans: 'I'd like to be a cheerleader at Penn State!' Source: Devon Stills Says Daughter, Leah, is Free of Cancer : People.com
Martin Luther King had complicated legacy on gun violence
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Martin Luther King had complicated legacy on gun violence

FILE - In this April 3, 1968 file photo, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stands with other civil rights leaders on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., a day before he was assassinated at approximately the same place. From left are Hosea Williams, Jesse Jackson, King, and Ralph Abernathy. King is one of America's most famous victims of gun violence. Just as guns were a complicated issue for King in his lifetime, they loom large over the 30th anniversary of the holiday honoring his birthday. AP Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article55187105.html#storylink=cpy On April 4, 1968, King became one of America’s most famous victims of gun violence Martin Luther King Jr. was surrounded by guns, even though he didn't like them. At times, armed ...
Black women vow to be a powerful voting force again this year
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Black women vow to be a powerful voting force again this year

Jamia Wilson is supremely proud of this fact: In 2008 and 2012, black women voted at a higher rate than any other group. Four years ago, 74 percent of eligible black women went to the polls — and 96 percent voted for President Obama. Some pollsters and pundits are betting against a three-peat of that level of turnout in this year’s election because Obama, whose historic campaign and presidency electrified black voters like never before, will not be on the ballot. Wilson and other black women active in politics are determined to prove them wrong. But they aren’t looking to the political candidates for inspiration. In interviews, they said the motivation to head to the ballot box will come from the energy generated by efforts to confront racism and other forms of economic and social inequa...