Celebrating 10 Years Of Black History: Special Delivery!

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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.

  • “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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  • The History Behind “40 Acres & A Mule”

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    In 1865, General George Sherman gave orders that lands confiscated from confederate landowners during the civil war be re-assigned to…
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  • Before The Montgomery Bus Boycott There Was The Baton Rouge Bus Boycott

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    Before the Montgomery Bus Boycott, there was the Baton Rouge Bus Boycott. Click the link to learn more.
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  • Alice Ball:  African American Chemist Who Developed First Successful Treatment of Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease)

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    Alice A. Ball was an African American Chemist and the first to develop a successful cure for leprosy (Hansen’s Disease). …
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  • Suicide: 2nd Leading Cause Of Death for African American Youth Ages 13-19 Rates Among African American

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    https://www.studyfinds.org/suicide-rates-rising-rapidly-among-african-american-teens/
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  • Africa: It’s Bigger Than You Think!

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    The actual size of Africa is often greatly underestimated. Click the link to find out why!
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