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    Black History Quote Quest: Play And Learn

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    Black History Quote Quest is an interactive game that invites players to complete powerful quotes from Black Difference Makers.
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  • Picture of African man, signing a contract with a Russian official.

    Labor Trafficking Luring Africans Into Russian War

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    Recent investigations reveal men from African countries are lured to Russia with promises of civilian work, only to discover they…
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  • Picture of soldiers, 2 male friends, and 2 boys giving a dap handshake.

    Dignity And Pride On Display (DAP): The Origins of the Dap Handshake

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    The dap handshake is more than a greeting. Originating among Black soldiers during the Vietnam War, it became a powerful…
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  • Picture of Mary McCleod Bethune

    Mama Bethune: The First Lady Of Philanthropy

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    Explore ten lesser-known facts about her legacy of service, leadership, and philanthropy. Black History: Special Delivery! Mary McLeod Bethune (1875–1955)…
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  • The Courageous Eight Of Selma

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    Before the Selma March, eight local leaders were already organizing in Dallas County, AL. Learn about the Courageous Eight and…
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  • Picture of a variety of prominent African Americans with the title, "Keeping It One Hundred From One Week To Worldwide"

    Keeping It 100: From One Week To Worldwide

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    2026 marks 100 years since the official commemoration of Black history in the United States. This post explores ten things…
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  • Play And Learn: Black History Puzzle

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    Check out a cool Black History puzzle game we are piloting. Kids and and adults will enjoy it.
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  • Pic showing Black History Fact Dates 9/1, 9/3, 9/4, 9/17, 9/26

    September Black Mail Fast Facts

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    Check out 5 Black Mail September Fast Facts!
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  • Picture of men holding signs saying "I Am A Man"

    “I AM A MAN”: More Than a Sign, A Symbol of Dignity and Humanity

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    Emerging from the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike, the "I AM A MAN" poster became a powerful symbol of dignity…
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  • Pic of a black woman sleeping on the beach at sunset, with the caption, "Night Time"

    Nap Time!!

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    It's Nap Time Y'all! Before we rest, let's reflect. Check out this compelling quote from Tricia Hersey. Click the link…
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    Bring It On Black History Trivia Challenge

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    Test your knowledge with Black Mail's "Bring It On" Black History Trivia Challenge! Click on the link the post to…
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