Welcome to the Connexshun Show Community

The Connexshun is a radio show exploring today’s headlines as well as stories and issues effecting communities in the areas of justice, education, health, finance and politics. The show currently is based in Knoxville, TN and broadcast worldwide via the internet at metrotalkradio.net. Host T. Blackman, is a veteran radio broadcaster. The show brings together “Everyday People” from across the country who work to empower and be empowered. So, welcome to the neighborhood! Create a profile, make new friends and talk about everything from news and politics to sports, weather and more. Great to have you here!

- The Connexshun Crew

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* Analysis of seized SCLC evidence may take months
* In Black Caucus, a fund-raising powerhouse
* Magic Johnson in talks to buy Ebony
* Haiti judge recommends freeing US missionaries
* Homeless Haiti quake victims get tarps, want tents
* Kenyan police raid 'gay wedding' and arrest five men
* Brewer helps remember Colorado's first all-black settlement
* HU's Black Family Conference to focus on 'Mind, Body and Spirit'
* NY Gov. Paterson: Somebody is after me
* Ex-teen soldier speaks out for child warriors
* Obama signs law lifting debt ceiling



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The Dominican Republic gained its independence on this date in 1844.

John Willis Menard, the first Black elected to Congress, presented his case for having been denied the Louisiana Second Congressional District seat on this date in 1869. In doing so, Menard became the first Black to speak on the floor of the House.

Charlotte E. Ray, the first Black woman lawyer, graduated from Howard University on this date in 1872.

W. B. Purvis, inventor, patented the Hand Stamp, which can be found at almost any business, on this date in 1883. Patent # 273,149.

Marian Anderson, famous contralto opera singer, was born in Philadelphia, PA, on this date in 1902.

Charlayne Alberta Hunter-Gault was born in Due West, SC, on this date in 1942. Hunter-Gault and Hamilton E. Holmes, were the first Blacks to integrate Georgia University. Hunter-Gault later became a highly regarded journalist/correspondent with PBS.

Debi Thomas, figure skater, became the first Black American to win a medal (Bronze) at the Winter Olympics on this date in 1988.