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Ever heard of Mabel Fairbanks? A brilliant 1940s/50s figure skater who helped create jumps and spins still used today, but racism kept her from competing or making the US Olympic team. She became a coach instead, shaping legends like Scott Hamilton & Kristi Yamaguchi.
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In honor of virtually speaking to @Robins_Research's @LehighU class, here's a photo of me from the glory days racing against a Mountain Hawk. I don't know if I won or lost, but, as cheesy as it sounds, I just loved having the opportunity to compete. Cheers to the @PatriotLeague!
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Since 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. has been committed to being of service to all of mankind.
Honored and inspired to have joined them for AKA’s Advocacy Day in Annapolis yesterday 🤙
ALT Governor Moore photographed with members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to celebrate their Advocacy Day.
ALT Governor Moore photographed with members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to celebrate their Advocacy Day.
ALT Governor Moore photographed with members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to celebrate their Advocacy Day.
Ever heard of Mabel Fairbanks? A brilliant 1940s/50s figure skater who helped create jumps and spins still used today, but racism kept her from competing or making the US Olympic team. She became a coach instead, shaping legends like Scott Hamilton & Kristi Yamaguchi.
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Dutch lawmakers are demanding a permanent memorial for the 174 Black U.S. soldiers buried at Margraten after panels honoring their WWII service were quietly removed this summer. They’re calling the move “unacceptable.”
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Love our panel @AEJMC @AEJHistory #aejmc25 on the media history of media labor @Robins_Research @katiemontalbano @colorofresearch and Matt Conaty, of @AnnenbergPenn
Thanks for speaking to my students @ShannonScovel. It was such a fun and engaging lecture! @UTJEM is so lucky to have you. Can't wait to do it again!!
It’s been a crazy busy day, but I loved kicking off the morning by guest lecturing to my beloved alma mater @AU_SOC! Thanks for having virtually join your class today @Robins_Research and indulging me in my sports media research rambles. Always an Eagle! ❤️
President Carter's administration boosted Black radio ownership. Actions by his FCC and (newly created) NTIA in 1978 led to the rise of Black news, music, and talent in the 90s. He understood the power of representation and the importance of media ownership.
President Jimmy Carter’s FCC adopted an affirmative action plan to make sure minorities and women were represented in the media and were given the chance to work in various positions.
President Jimmy Carter's legacy in Black broadcasting is profound. In 1978, he launched the Minority Telecommunications Development Program (MTDP) to boost minority broadcast ownership. At the time, Blacks owned less than 1% the 8,500 radio stations in the US.
President Jimmy Carter set a new standard for diversity in the federal government hiring more minorities than any president before him. By March 1977, Carter's presidency had 24 minorities in top-level roles and 158 appointees overall: 15 Black, 8 Hispanic, 1 Asian. Read more:
When #JimmyCarter won in 1976, 90% of Black voters supported him, propelling his victories in MO, PA, OH, LA, TX, MS, & MD. Why? He connected with Black communities—speaking at schools, churches, street corners, and community halls. Carter’s authenticity resonated deeply. #RIP
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Nikki Giovanni, revolutionary poet and voice of Black resilience, has died at 81. Her words inspired generations and will continue to echo through time.
The radio show Amos 'n Andy perpetuated harmful racial stereotypes on the US airwaves. In the 1930s, the Pittsburgh Courier led a national protest to get it off the air. Media ownership matters. #MediaHistory #BlackHistory #Representation #BlackPress #Dissertation
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Cookie and I are mourning the loss of former Michigan State University President Clifton R. Wharton Jr., who made history as the first Black president of a major U.S. public research university. We had the privilege of being at MSU during his presidency in our freshman year, and his leadership left a tremendous impact not just on campus, but across the state of Michigan! He will be missed, but his legacy will certainly live on. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., MSU’s 14th president who served from 1970-78, has passed away.
The first Black president of a major U.S. public research university, Wharton was a pathbreaker in higher ed, philanthropy and the corporate world. msu.edu/tributes/wharton
ALT Wharton and Dolores, his wife, standing with the band at a football game