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Aline Black Hicks: Black Educator Who Fought For Pay Equity
Reading time: 3 minutesAfrican 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
Reading time: 3 minutesTravers 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
Reading time: 2 minutesBuck 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
Reading time: 3 minutesIn 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!!
Reading time: 2 minutesArtist Bisa Butler brings together vibrant images and fabrics to create quilts. Her artistry will amaze you! Click the link…Internalized Oppression vs. Appropriated Oppression
Reading time: 3 minutesMany have heard of the term internalized oppression. But, it may be time to reframe and rename this type of…Lloyd Hall: Trailblazing Chemist And Pioneer In Food Preservation
Reading time: 3 minutesLloyd Hall was a trailblazing chemist and inventor who specialized in food preservation. Click the link to learn more.Yes! Black People Can Get Skin Cancer
Reading time: 4 minutesIt's time to dispel the myth that Black folks don't get skin cancer! While black folks have lower odds of…
Women Warriors: The Dahomeyan & Ashanti Women
Reading time: 2 minutesThe Dahomeyan and Ashanti women were all female African military units. Their strength and bravery are legendary. Click the link…Exploring The Impact Of Special Education Disparities On Black Students
Reading time: 2 minutesRacial disparities in special education disproportionately impact black students. Click the link to learn more.Jennifer King: 1st Black Positions Coach in NFL
Reading time: 2 minutesJennifer King is the first black female positions coach in the NFL. Click the link to learn more.