I found this by accident on Wikipedia while looking up something else. Fannie Lou Hamer, who later became a reknowned Civil Rights activist, was given a hysterectomy at the age of 32 in order to prevent her from producing children.
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Posted Tuesday, August 9th 2016 at 12:23PM
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As you may know, the speculum was developed via experiments performed on enslaved Black women. Dr. Marion Sims, who conducted many of these experiments, has been called the “father of modern gynecology” and is credited with inventing the specul ...
Posted Tuesday, August 9th 2016 at 12:20PM
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In this week's address, President Obama celebrated the beginning of the Summer Olympics by wishing Team USA the best of luck as they compete on the world stage. The President said Team USA reminds the world why America always sets the example as a na ...
Posted Monday, August 8th 2016 at 11:47AM
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IT'S HERE! LOPNEWSMAG IS HERE!
This week, Vice President Joe Biden discusses #ýSCOTUS Nominee Judge Merrick Garland, and President Obama discusses the State of National Security in America
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Posted Sunday, August 7th 2016 at 3:15AM
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WATCH AND KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING WHEN YOU SHARE WITH TEACHERS, CLASSMATES, STUDENTS, FAMILY, NEIGHBORS, COMMMUNITY, AND INTERFAITH LEADERS, TOO!
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Posted Thursday, August 4th 2016 at 5:32PM
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PHILADELPHIA— Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accepted the Democratic Party nomination for president becoming the first woman in U.S. history at the top of a major-party presidential ticket.
“Tonight, we’ve reached a milestone in o ...
Posted Tuesday, August 2nd 2016 at 9:42PM
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A young suburban Baltimore mom was shot and killed by police and her 5-year-old son was wounded Monday after an hours-long standoff at her Maryland apartment ended in gunfire.
The incident involving Korryn Shandawn Gaines became a flash point on ...
Posted Tuesday, August 2nd 2016 at 9:38PM
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A Louisiana restaurant has begun offering a discount to customers carrying concealed weapons.
The Little Pizza Joint, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, invites customers to bring their guns to the restaurant, offering a 10 percent discount for those w ...
Posted Tuesday, August 2nd 2016 at 9:31PM
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SIGN THE BIRTHDAY CARD FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO DO SO, TOO!
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Posted Tuesday, August 2nd 2016 at 11:45AM
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HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Pres. Obama discusses Wall Street Reform, H&HS Sec. Sylvia Burwell's 100-Day Challenge to End Youth Homelessness, USDE Releases Guidance on Homeless Children & Youth, MD Governor Larry Hogan on Heroin Epidemic and Creati ...
Posted Monday, August 1st 2016 at 11:16AM
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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN TODAY'S TWITTERCHAT WITH USDE @JOHNKINGatED AND WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR AFRICAN-AMERICANS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. DAVID JOHNS @MrDavidJohns beginning at 2:30 P.M., EST!
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Posted Monday, August 1st 2016 at 11:06AM
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True Products LLC, the makers of “True Detergent” is a black owned company which created a product that all of us need. This is a company focused on making one of the most effective laundry detergent currently available. It’s a truly safe deter ...
Posted Friday, July 29th 2016 at 7:11PM
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Posted Friday, July 29th 2016 at 11:03AM
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July 25, 2016
Current NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade are among the many professional athletes who have spoken out about the recent police-related shootings and the importance of ...
Posted Wednesday, July 27th 2016 at 11:10AM
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The Trump supporter goes on a tirade when he was not able to get a seat on the usually packed L train, shows support to the republican presidential nominee and yells "Donald Trump 2016, put them back in the f***ing fields where they belong!!" ...
Posted Wednesday, July 27th 2016 at 11:06AM
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An investigation has been launched in Texas after the emergence of video that shows police officers violently arresting a school teacher, slamming her repeatedly to the ground and then telling her that black people have “violent tendencies”.
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Posted Wednesday, July 27th 2016 at 10:59AM
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Gov.@LarryHogan announced $540k for Washington County's 1st Adult Day Reporting Center.A key initiative of our Task Force. Grant creates alternative to jail for opioid offenders
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July 25 at 4:30 PM
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Posted Tuesday, July 26th 2016 at 1:13PM
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The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders offers full-time internships year round (spring, summer, and fall). Part-time applicants who can commit to at least 20 hours a week will be considered, although the Initiative prio ...
Posted Tuesday, July 26th 2016 at 12:54PM
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U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance On Civil Rights of Students with ADHD!
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today issued guidance clarifying the obligation of schools to provide students with attentio ...
Posted Tuesday, July 26th 2016 at 12:29PM
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If you’ve read the headlines over the past few months, you’ve probably heard about the Zika virus. You might wonder how serious the virus is and what steps you can take to help protect yourself and your family.
Here at HHS, we’re committed t ...
Posted Tuesday, July 26th 2016 at 12:02PM
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When it comes to food safety, there is no such thing as too many helping hands.
That’s why the USDA employs 9,600 men and women in the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) to ensure our meat, poultry and eggs are safe for your table. They w ...
Posted Monday, July 25th 2016 at 1:41PM
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Workshops Announced for Dare to Disrupt Conference
in Seattle, Washington
This year's conference, October 24-16 in Seattle, Washington, promises new and interactive workshops, merging together the summer learning and afterschool fields to ...
Posted Monday, July 25th 2016 at 1:27PM
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HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Pres. Obama Urges Building Trust BTW Police and Communities, H&HS Sec. Sylvia Burwell on HRSA Awards and USDE Sec. Dr. John King on National PTA Convention, AIDS Day 2016, Nation-At--Glance Featuring Sir Elton John and so much ...
Posted Saturday, July 23rd 2016 at 11:04AM
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