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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.
  • Tope Awotona: Billionaire Founder & CEO of Calendly

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    Tope Awotona is the billionaire founder and CEO of Calendly. Click the link to learn more.
  • Black Mail Blog Hits 200k Views!!

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    The Black Mail Blog is excited to celebrate 200K+ blog views! It's been nearly 7 years of bringing you BLACK…
  • Muhammad Aziz And Khalil Islam:  Exonerated In The Murder of Malcolm X

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    On November 28, 2021, two of the three men convicted of Malcolm X’s murder, Muhammad Aziz and Khalil Islam, were…
  • The Hidden History Of Slavery In Michigan

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    Many folks know about Michigan's role as an important stop on the Underground Railroad. What you may not know is…
  • The Historic Supreme Court Nomination Of Ketanji Brown Jackson

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    Ketanji Brown Jackson has made history as the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court. Click the…
  • Aline Black Hicks: Black Educator Who Fought For Pay Equity

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    African American educator Aline Black Hicks courageously volunteered to be the plaintiff in a lawsuit to increase pay for black…
  • Travers J. Bell, Jr.: Cofounder Of 1st Black-Owned Firm Accepted As A Member Of The New York Stock Exchange

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    Travers J. Bell, Jr. made history in 1971 as cofounder of the 1st Black-owned firm accepted as a member of…
  • Buck Franklin: African American Lawyer Who Won Court Victory For Black Residents After 1921 The Tulsa Race Riot

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    Buck Franklin successfully defended the survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot when their case came before Oklahoma Supreme Court.…
  • The John Henryism Effect: Exploring How Racial Oppression Creates Adverse Health Outcomes

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    In the 1970's epidemiologist, Sherman James coined the term "John Henry-ism" to describe the stress and adverse health outcomes experienced…
  • Bisa Butler: The Artistry Displayed Through Her Quilts Will Amaze You!!

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    Artist Bisa Butler brings together vibrant images and fabrics to create quilts. Her artistry will amaze you! Click the link…
  • Internalized Oppression vs. Appropriated Oppression

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    Many have heard of the term internalized oppression. But, it may be time to reframe and rename this type of…