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Today in History: October 5, racially desegregated Tennessee school bombed
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (352+ words) Today is Monday, Oct. 5, the 278th day of 2026. There are 87 days left in the year. On Oct. 5, 1958, racially desegregated Clinton High School in Clinton, Tennessee, was nearly leveled by an early morning bombing. In 1892, the Dalton Gang, notorious for its train…...
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Glamorous ceremony brings together hundreds to celebrate remarkable young people
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (429+ words) Inspirational young people were honoured for their courage at a major awards ceremony A star-studded ceremony brought together 700 guests at the Swansea Building Society Arena to celebrate stories of resilience, ambition and kindness from across Wales. Hosted by television presenter…...
Historic Catholic parish in Alabama marks 100 years with ecumenical tent revival
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (709+ words) Our Mother of Mercy Parish in Africatown celebrates 100 years of faith with an ecumenical revival bringing nearly 500 Christians together. A historic Catholic parish established in 1926 is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary on Oct. 18. Our Mother of Mercy Parish in Plateau,…...
African American Civil War Museum Reopens With Expanded Galleries
7+ hour ago (104+ words) The Black Chronicle (AURN News) — The African American Civil War Museum in Washington has reopened after a multiyear renovation, unveiling expanded galleries, improved accessibility and more than 200 artifacts, according to the Howard University News Service. The […] African American Civil War…...
Susan Pitter honoured in national Black History Month 2026 campaign
1+ day, 50+ min ago (314+ words) Why a local cultural champion is making national headlines this October Out Of Many People co-founder Susan Pitter is being celebrated in a prestigious national campaign for Black History Month 2026. She is one of 54 people selected from over 650 public nominations…...
Black History Month Service: Honouring Our Communities
1+ day, 3+ min ago (280+ words) “We stand on the shoulders of giants in the good fight for racial justice.” Around 100 people attended a Black History month service of worship and reflection in Norwich on Sunday 4th October. This is the third year running that the Diocese…...
Professor Green bringing new tour to UEA in Norwich
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (192+ words) A chart-topping rapper is coming to Norwich as part of a major UK tour. Professor Green will play at the University of East Anglia (UEA) on June 5 in 2027, as one of 11 dates on his newly announced Professor Green: Live and…...
Review: The Temperance Movement ‘New Promise Land Incorporated’
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Celebrating Black History Month 2026
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (92+ words) To mark Black History Month, the School of Nursing and Midwifery is running a short profile series celebrating current Black students. Rather than looking back at historical figures, this series turns the spotlight on talented students within our own School…...