New Penn Initiative to Preserve African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites
October 13, 2020 12:40 ET
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University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design
Philadelphia, Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The built environment—our streets, public spaces, and monuments—has played a critical role in our country’s ability to confront and understand the...
Apple donates its proceeds from John Lewis documentary to museums that honor his legacy
July 24, 2020 13:53 ET
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National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, July 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In tribute to the life and legacy of civil rights hero and US Congressman John Lewis, Apple will donate its portion of the proceeds from the documentary...
African American Travel Represents $63 Billion Opportunity
December 20, 2018 08:00 ET
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Mandala Research
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The second study in a series documenting the impact of African American travelers demonstrates their growing contribution to the United States travel...
Much Anticipated Historic Freedmen's Bureau Project Reaches Halfway Point with More Than One Million Records Transcribed
February 18, 2016 16:29 ET
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FamilySearch
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 18, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As of February 9, 2016, the Freedmen's Bureau Project reached a significant milestone with more than one million records transcribed. Nationwide...
Milestones Reached in Freedmen's Bureau Project
December 01, 2015 09:42 ET
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FamilySearch
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 1, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FamilySearch International, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), and the Afro-American Historical and...
New Freedmen's Bureau Records Available for Juneteenth Celebration
June 18, 2014 07:09 ET
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FamilySearch
SALT LAKE CITY, June 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Juneteenth, FamilySearch announces the online publication of additional Freedmen's Bureau records—popular historic sources for...
Does Modern Comedy Owe a Debt to African Tribes?
August 30, 2011 13:52 ET
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Author Elizabeth Evans
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - Aug 30, 2011) - On the streets of Brooklyn, Harlem, Watts and Compton, they called it "the Dozens."
It was the tradition of hanging out with your friends and...
Acclaimed Actress Ella Joyce Performs One-Woman Show to Benefit Ensemble Theatre's Heart of the Theatre Subscription Drive
February 17, 2009 08:45 ET
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The Ensemble Theatre
HOUSTON, Feb. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensemble Theatre, the oldest and largest professional African American theatre in the Southwest, welcomes acclaimed actress Ella Joyce for a special...
The Ensemble Theatre presents 'From The Mississippi Delta'
January 16, 2004 17:35 ET
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The Ensemble Theatre
HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Ensemble Theatre will usher into Black History Month with the presentation of "From the Mississippi Delta," by Dr. Endesha I.M. Holland, January 29th through...