Month February 2023
The Biloxi Wade-In civil rights protests were held on the beaches of Biloxi Mississippi from 1959-1963. Click the link to learn more or listen via podcast.
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African-American scientist Dennis W. Weatherby created the chemical formula for Cascade dish detergent. Click the link to learn more or listen via podcast.
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Racial differences in household wealth between Black and White Americans represent historical and present-day inequities in the United States; signaling a negative impact on long term economic security for Black Americans. Click the link to learn more or listen via podcast.
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In 1924, the Omega Psi Phi fraternity played a key role in launching the first “Negro History Week” that we now celebrate as Black History Month! Click the link to learn more. or listen via podcast.
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Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our blog and podcast followers! What a perfect day to declare our love for Black History by sharing some notable events on February 14th!! Click the link to learn more or listen via podcast.
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In 1951, Matt “Mack” Ingram was jailed for “reckless eyeballing” (improperly looking at a white person with sexual intent). Click the link to learn more or listen via podcast.
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The Negro Sanhedrin was established by Kelly Miller in 1924 to increase collaboration between Black organizations across the United States. Click the link to learn more or listen via podcast.
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The trailblazing African-American aviator Bessie Coleman is a well-known figure in history. Following in her footsteps were Willa Brown and Janet Harmon-Bragg. Click the link to learn more or listen via podcast.
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Henrietta Smith Bowers Duterte was the first Black and the first female mortician in the United States. Click the link to learn more or listen via podcast.
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The term “grandfather clause” is widely used in business circles. However, many don’t know the racist history behind the term and how it was used as a voter suppression tool. Click the link to learn more or listen via podcast.
