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Launched in 2015, Black Mail is your source for lesser-known black history facts. We celebrate history makers, movements, and moments that have shaped our world.
Michael Croslin: Visionary Behind The Innovation Of Computerized Blood Pressure And Pulse Monitoring Device
Reading time: 2 minutesMichael Croslin is the Black inventor who developed an instrument that computerized the measurement of blood pressure and pulse monitoring.…
Before Kamala Harris, There Was Charlotta Bass, 1st Black Woman To Run For Vice President Of The United States
Reading time: 9 minutesCharlotta Bass was the 1st Black woman to run for Vice President of the United States. This phenomenal woman was…
Reflecting On The Soul Train Showdown: That Time They Tried To Come For Us
Reading time: 2 minutesIn 1971, visionary creator Don Cornelius debuted the iconic "Soul Train" dance show. It became a beacon of artistic expression…
A Path To Freedom: The Legacy Of Rocky Fork and Mother Priscilla Baltimore
Reading time: 3 minutesUncover the untold stories of Mother Priscilla Baltimore and the Rocky Fork community. Learn about the pivotal role each played…
The “Mothers of Gynecology” Monument: Honoring The Lives Of Anarcha, Betsey, and Lucy
Reading time: 3 minutesThe "Mothers of Gynecology" monument by Michelle Browder is a tribute to the lives of Anarcha, Betsey, and Lucy, three…
Charting New Waters: Raye Montague, Trailblazer of Computer-Designed Naval Ships
Reading time: 2 minutesGet ready to discover the incredible story of Raye Montague, the trailblazer who revolutionized the design of naval ships using…
Barbershops And Blood Pressure: Celebrating The Legacy Of Dr. Elijah Saunders
Reading time: 3 minutesAfrican American cardiologist Dr. Elijah Saunders' discovered the link between high blood pressure and heart disease. He is also known…
How The Flawed Focus On Building Prisons According To Reading Scores Is Harming Black Children
Reading time: 4 minutesThe focus on using 3rd-grade reading levels to predict future prison needs is based on flawed assumptions and overlooks critical…The African Roots Of Mental Health
Reading time: 2 minutesThe roots of mental health date back to ancient Egypt. Click the link to learn more.
Carter G. Woodson – Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesWe are closing out Black History Month with a quote from the Father of Black History Month, Dr. Carter G.…
Julian Bond – Quote
Reading time: 2 minutesCheck out this powerful quote from Julian Bond and get a glimpse of his civil rights activism. Click the link…