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    September Black Mail Fast Facts

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    Check out 5 Black Mail September Fast Facts!
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    “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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    Osbourn Dorsey: The Black Inventor Who Opened Doors for Generations

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    Osbourn Dorsey, a Black inventor, patented a groundbreaking improvement to the door knob and door stop in 1878, Click the…
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    The Dockum Drug Store Sit-In: The First Major Sit-In Protest Against Segregation In The U.S.

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    This post explores the Dockum Drug Store Sit-In of 1958, the first major organized sit-in protest against segregation in the…
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    Exploring The Legacy And Impact Of Afrofuturism

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    This blog post explores Afrofuturism as a movement that blends science fiction, history, and activism to reimagine Black futures, highlighting…
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  • Woman with afro holding a sign that says "Love Is Such A Powerful Force"

    Corretta Scott-King On Love

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    Activist and author, Coretta Scott King had a lot to say about the power of love and its importance in…
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  • Solution In Sight: Inventor Khalifa Aminu Is Creating Assistive Technology For The Visually Impaired

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    Khalifa Aminu, an 18-year-old Nigerian inventor, is designing assistive eyewear that uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles and alert visually…
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  • Belford Lawson, first black lawyer to argue and win a case before the US Supreme Court

    Belford V. Lawson Jr.: The First Black Attorney to Argue and Win a Supreme Court Case

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    Belford Vance Lawson Jr. was the first Black lawyer to argue and win a case before the U.S. Supreme Court…
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  • Finders Keepers: What Now? What Next?

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    In times of exhaustion and disillusionment, it’s easy to wonder if continuing the fight is worth it. Let's check out…
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