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First black Archbishop to begin job(Scotsman.com)

The Church of England’s first black Archbishop will formally take up his post in a ceremony.

Dr John Sentamu, who once fled Idi Amin’s Uganda, will be confirmed as the 97th Archbishop of York at St Mary-le-Bow church, Cheapside, London. (more…)

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Mobile’s first black mayor ready for first full day in office(TimesDaily.com)

Mobile has new leadership for the first time in 16 years and it first-ever black mayor. (more…)

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First Black Child Born in America Creates Grade School to Grad School University (FinanceVisor.com)

Named after William Tucker, the first black child born in America in 1624 at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia, William Tucker University opens its’ doors next month as a comprehensive elearning solution for students from all around the world. Designed as an Open University with student access 24/7, 365 days a year, the University is organized to serve students from grade school to graduate school. The University describes its continuous programs as a ‘seamless’ education. (more…)

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De Beers appoints first black to head S.Africa unit (Reuters)

The world’s biggest diamond producer De Beers, which has been criticised by the South African government for not having many blacks in management, said on Thursday it was appointing David Noko as the first black South African to head its domestic unit. (more…)

>Until they fully address the inhuman treatment of African miners, this post may just be an appeasement. We’ll see!

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Missouri Bar elects first black vice president (STLtoday.com)

KANSAS CITY The Missouri Bar made history Wednesday when it elected Kansas City lawyer Charlie J. Harris Jr. as its first black vice president.

He will take the helm of the 28,000-member association in 2007. (more…)