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Before they became international ambassadors of jazz-funk, they were Howard students honing their craft on campus under the guidance of legendary musician and educator Donald Byrd. More than 50 years later, The Blackbyrds continue to carry that legacy around the world, proving that excellence cultivated at Howard can resonate across generations. During Black Music Month, we celebrate the enduring impact of The Blackbyrds and the Howard University roots that helped launch one of music's most influential bands. 🔗 Read the full story on The Dig: https://t.co/ZvLfJUfBLq #HowardUniversity #BlackMusicMonth #TheBlackbyrds

HowardU's tweet photo. Before they became international ambassadors of jazz-funk, they were Howard students honing their craft on campus under the guidance of legendary musician and educator Donald Byrd.

More than 50 years later, The Blackbyrds continue to carry that legacy around the world, proving that excellence cultivated at Howard can resonate across generations.

During Black Music Month, we celebrate the enduring impact of The Blackbyrds and the Howard University roots that helped launch one of music's most influential bands.

🔗 Read the full story on The Dig: https://t.co/ZvLfJUfBLq

#HowardUniversity #BlackMusicMonth #TheBlackbyrds

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Breaking News: Alan Greenspan, a skilled political operator who served as chairman of the Federal Reserve through prosperity and crisis, has died at 100. https://t.co/S8pHRWadf1

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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻

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ICE hit & run over Black woman with car—just peacefully waving American flag. "She didn't know there was a vehicle behind her, and was not out to block traffic," said witness. "He didn't warn her, didn't honk, and didn't slow down." "If you strike a pedestrian—that is a crime under any situation under New Jersey law." This is the 2nd or 3rd time that same red Challenger has tried to run somebody over—according to witness. Man driving is a contract worker at the Delaney ICE for profit prison run by GEO Group in Newark, New Jersey. Durga Advocate for Justice does have an account on this platform—so posting this video here first to help them raise awareness. Video is safe to watch, contains additional eyewitness commentary, and does not show any graphic content.

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🚨 Anti-immigrant extremist Patrick Crusius killed 23 people in a racist attack targeting Latinos at an El Paso Walmart. He has been sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences.