Month September 2015
Black History: Special Delivery!!
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A University of Buffalo art student hangs segregation signs on campus as a form of artistic expression. Reviews were mixed! check out the article at the link below. – http://wp.me/pu7kU-3y2
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Wednesdays In Mississippi: Learn more about how a diverse group of women came together during Freedom Summer to build relationships and foster change.
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The Wilmington Ten: Learn about the controversial case that caused 9 men and 1 one woman to serve nearly 10 years in jail. The events which led to their arrest stemmed from racial tensions in Wilmington, NC.
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Black History: Special Delivery!! http://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/404890/prison-inherited-trait/ Check out this short video features by “The Atlantic” Sociologist, Bruce Western explains what he refers to as “the inevitability of prison” for certain demographics off young black men. Check out the full article and… Continue Reading →
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Black History: Special Delivery!! James Zwerg was born in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1939 and attended Beloit College. He developed an interest in civil rights from his relationship with his African American roommate, Robert Carter who was from Alabama. Zwerg witnessed… Continue Reading →
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Dr. Bennet Omalu is an associate clinical professor of pathology at UC Davis. Omalu discovered the neurological disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in retired professional football players. He is also chief medical examiner of… Continue Reading →
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Black History: Special Delivery!! The New York Renaissance, an all black professional basketball team was established on February 23, 1923 by Robert “Bob” Douglas. They were also known as the Renaissance Big Five and as the Rens. They played their… Continue Reading →
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Civil War Trivia Quiz – Answers 1)True or False: Abraham Lincoln was an abolitionist FALSE Lincoln was by no means an abolitionist. His position related to slavery appeared to be more political than personal. The issue… Continue Reading →
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Many people are aware that some well known insurance companies; some of which are still in existence today; provided insurance for slaves owners. However, many people may not be aware that the US government paid claims… Continue Reading →
