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Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: December 6, 1865-Slavery was Abolished with the Ratification of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
In 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring “all persons held as slaves within any State, or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever...
HBCU Corner – HBCU GO Releases Basketball Broadcast Schedule
HBCU GO has released its full broadcast lineup for the 2026 women’s and men’s basketball season, and the schedule leans heavily into tradition, rivalry energy and conference storylines. Beginning January 3, the network will carry 20 doubleheaders across the CIAA,...
Year-End Tax Strategies for Your Stock Portfolio That Could Save You Thousands
Agency owners often forget that smart investing isn’t just about picking stocks, it’s also about managing taxes. As we approach the end of the year, there are several moves you can make now to reduce your tax liability and keep more of your investment gains. Here’s...
The Manger
Last week, we told you about the City of Bethlehem and how Jesus came about being born in Bethlehem. Now, we are going to tell you about the exact place he was born in Bethlehem and why. That place was a stable and in a manger. You know the Bible is full of symbolisms...
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