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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.
John S. Rock: 1st African American Lawyer To Argue A Case Before The Supreme Court
Reading time: 3 minutesJohn S. Rock was a lawyer, teacher, doctor, and dentist. He is recognized as the first African American lawyer to…
Thomas Jennings: 1st African American To Receive A U.S. Patent
Reading time: 2 minutesThomas Jennings was the father of modern day dry cleaning and the first African American in the United States to…Enjoy Using GIFs? Thank African American Tech CEO Lisa Gelobter
Reading time: 2 minutesCEO and computer scientist created the animation we use to create GIFs! Click the link to learn more.Florinda Soriano Munoz, “Mama Tingo”: Afro-Latina Farmers Rights Activist
Reading time: 3 minutes“Mama Tingo” was a Dominican activist who aided over 300 families in reclaiming illegally confiscated farmland. Click the link to…Stuff You Might Not Know About Stevie Wonder
Reading time: 2 minutesSharing some little-known facts about Stevie Wonder. Click the link to learn more.Understanding The Impact Of Racial Trauma
Reading time: 1 minutesThe Racial Trauma Infographic highlights the injury resulting from racial trauma experienced by people of color. Click the link to…Mind The Gap: Clinical Signs & Symptoms Handbook For Black & Brown Skin Created By Medical School Student, Malone Mukwende
Reading time: 3 minutesMedical School Student, Malone Mukwende has developed a handbook to document clinical signs and symptoms for black and brown skin…Black Mail Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesQuote: Inequities and disparities are toxins planted with intention and inattention into the souls, soil, and systems within our communities.…
Barber History: Roots In Ancient Egypt
Reading time: 3 minutesThe profession of barber dates back to ancient Egypt. Barbers continue to play an iconic role in Black culture even…Ancient African Roots Of Dentistry & The Discovery of Diabetes
Reading time: 2 minutesHesy-Ra of ancient Egypt is the first recorded dentist in history. Click the link to learn more.The Berlin Conference: How 14 European Countries Took Control Of Africa
Reading time: 3 minutesThe Berlin Conference initiated the “Scramble For Africa,” where 14 European colonial powers came together with the sole purpose of…