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| First black Catholic priest moved closer to sainthood |
| Thursday, July 11, 2019 |
| The Rev. Augustus Tolton is one step closer to becoming a Roman Catholic saint. On June 11, Pope Francis declared Tolton to be “venerable,” the second of a usually four-step path toward canonization. The Pope’s designation means Tolton lived a life of “heroic virtue,” according to the Archdiocese of Illinois, where he founded |
| The first black woman to become a licensed pilot |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2019 |
| Bessie Coleman was raised by a poor family in a time of discrimination and segregation, but this didn't stop her from becoming the first black woman to become a licensed pilot. In fact, her passion for aviation was inspired by the stories of soldiers who had been returning from World War I. Coleman was born in 1892 in Atlanta, Texas, and move to Chicago at |
| The pillars of black America’s struggle for justice |
| Sunday, June 30, 2019 |
| Since the founding of the black press 192 years ago, black-owned newspapers have served their communities in ways that no other publications have. Historically, these publications have operated on “shoestring” budgets, are usually understaffed, and also face other severe limitations. Yet, the black press always has maintained its mission as the |
