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  • Dr. Joseph L. White:  The Godfather of Black Psychology

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    Dr. Joseph L. White is hailed as the “Father of Black Psychology” and is credited with being a catalyst for…
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  • Dr. Francis Sumner: 1st African American With Ph.D. In Psychology

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    Hailed as the "father of black psychology", Dr. Francis Sumner was the first African American to earn a Ph.D in…
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  • Predatory Blending

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    Beware of "Predatory Blending" . Your associations should embrace you not erase you. Click the link to learn more.
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  • THIS IS NOT….

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    A powerful quote from the pen of Charles M. Blow....
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  • Prathia Hall: Where MLK First Heard “I Have A Dream”

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    Black History: Special Delivery!! In 1962 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was visiting Terrell County, Georgia to speak at Mt.…
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  • “That Knee” – Tribute To George Floyd

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    "That Knee", a video tribute to George Floyd penned by Black Mail Founder, Enid Gaddis. We honor his life and…
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  • 25th Infantry Bicycle Corp: Black Soldiers On Wheels

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    The 25th Infantry Bicycle Corp was enlisted to pilot the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation for the…
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  • Hoodie vs. Gas Mask

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    Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush shared a tweet to highlight his experience with being forcibly removed the house floor due to…
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  • Hoodie vs. Gas Mask

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    Black History: Special Delivery Democratic Senator and former Black Panther Party member, Bobbie Rush took to social media today to…
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  • The Louisiana Native Guards:  1st Black Military Unit To See Combat During The Civil War

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    The Louisiana Native Guards was the first black Military Unit that went into battle during the Civil War.  Click the…
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  • Central State Lunatic Asylum For the Colored Insane:  First Mental Hospital For African Americans In The U.S.

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    Established in 1868, The Central State Lunatic Asylum for Colored Insane, Petersburg, Virginia was the first mental health facility in…
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