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What was hidden under the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg #history #facts #americanhistory
Uncover the secrets buried beneath Williamsburg’s historic First Baptist Church. Explore the powerful legacy of one of America’s oldest Black congregations.
The provided sources highlight significant historical and contemporary milestones within Black communities in Virginia, notably celebrating the 250th anniversary of the historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg and its newly reconstructed original meeting house. Additionally, the materials detail the Virginia Union University Gospel Choir earning a first-round consideration for the 2027 Grammy Awards for their live recording, “Great Is Yahweh.” Archival excerpts further showcase various past events, including local sports updates, community advocacy against unfavorable municipal land plans and waterfront playground sites, and historical profiles such as Jesse Boland, recognized as Virginia’s pioneering Black aviator in 1920.
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Young Black voters in Houston defy labels
Young Black voters at TSU are rejecting political labels and defining their own priorities ahead of Election Day. Watch them share what actually earns their vote.
The Defender asked five Black Houston voters at Texas Southern University what it takes for a candidate to earn their vote, and the answers don’t fit neatly into any party box.
Students and community leaders from TSU and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women talk party labels, showing up in Third Ward and Fifth Ward before Election Day, rising costs, cuts to special education, the erasing of Black history, and what older generations get wrong about young voters.
In this video, you’ll hear from:
– Arielle Price, President, Texas Southern University NAACP
– Kobe McPhaull, Vice President, Campus Pals, Texas Southern University
– Evan Robinson, Texas Southern University
– Dr. Sierra Orsino, Member, National Coalition of 100 Black Women
– Corey Hawkins, Co-Chair, Public Policy, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Houston Metropolitan Chapter
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0:00 Democrat, Republican or independent?
0:35 What would it take to earn your trust?
1:08 What issue is hitting home right now?
1:34 What older generations get wrong about young voters
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Black Banks Can Compete: Honest Truth About Their Offers #shorts
Can Black banks actually compete? We break down the honest truth about their lending offers and how your dollars can spark real community change.
Compare Black banks’ offers and see who they lend to. The honest conversation can change where Black dollars go. #AutoNetwork
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The Conversation With Al McFarlane (10/29)
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Chevy Silverado: Huge Ride for the Week! #shorts
A massive Chevy Silverado has arrived for the week, but can you guess the ride before the big reveal? Watch the full tour to see this beast in action!
A massive Chevy Silverado rolls in for the week—and the bow tie badge gives away the brand. Can you guess the ride before the reveal? #AutoNetwork
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Black Houston turns out as Harris County early voting surges
Black Houston voters are hitting the polls in record numbers. Hear what’s motivating them beyond campaign promises in this look at the Harris County surge.
Black Houston voters are turning out in big numbers as early voting surges across Harris County, and they want more than campaign promises.
Nearly 782,000 people voted early in Harris County through Oct. 27, including nearly 9,000 ballots cast at a single polling location in Acres Homes. The Defender’s Rain Eatmon reports on what’s motivating voters, from grocery prices and health care to public education and political representation, and why community leaders say the real work begins after Election Day.
In this video, you’ll hear about:
• Harris County’s early voting numbers through Oct. 27
• Strong turnout at an Acres Homes polling location
• The issues driving voters: grocery prices, health care, public education and representation
• Community groups knocking on doors to reach new voters
• Why Sunnyside leader Melanie Young says voting is just step one
Chapters
0:00 Black Houston is voting
0:09 The numbers
0:26 What’s driving voters?
0:45 The bigger message
0:56 After Election Day
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Check your polling location with the Harris County Clerk’s Office and make a plan to vote.
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