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Hazel Johnson-Brown: 1st African American Woman Brigadier General

Black History: Special Delivery!! Born in 1927, Hazel Johnson-Brown was the first African-American woman to be a Brigadier General in the United States Military in 1979. She joined the army in 1955 shortly after President Truman banned segregation in the… Continue Reading →

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May 28, 2024Remembering The 1956 Tallahassee Bus Boycott

On May 26, 1956, Florida A&M students Carrie Patterson and Wilhelmina Jakes …

April 29, 2024Remembering The 1957 Royal Ice Cream Sit-In

The 1957 Royal Ice Cream Sit-In marked the first significant challenge to …

April 22, 2024William Still: Father Of The Underground Railroad

Known as the “Father of The Underground Railroad,” William Still played a …

April 16, 20241919 Elaine Massacre: Setting A Precedent For Protecting Black Defendants’ Rights In Racial Violence Cases

The 1919 Elaine Massacre is one of the deadliest events of racial …

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