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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.
  • Flint Water Crisis Claims Its Youngest Legionnaires’ Victim To Date, Jassmine McBride

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    Another casualty of the Flint water crisis, Jassmine McBride has lost her battle with Legionnaires disease. Click the link to…
  • Henry Lewis:  The First African American Conductor Of A Major Symphony Orchestra

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    An accomplished conductor and musician, Henry Lewis was the first African American conductor a major symphony orchestra.  Click the link…
  • 7th Anniversary Of Trayvon Martin’s Death

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    Today marks 7 years since Trayvon Martin's death. Say his name.
  • Garrett Morgan: Learn About The Product He Created That Financed His Traffic Light and Gas Mask Inventions

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    Famed black inventor Garrett Morgan is perhaps best known for his traffic signal and gas mask. However, the product that…
  • Black Excellence Honored At 2019 Oscars

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    Find out which black professionals were honored during 2019 Oscars.
  • Community Services Programs Provided By The Black Panther Party

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    Many are familiar with The Black Panther Party’s activism. The group also launched several other empowerment and community action programs…
  • Jewel Plummer Cobb: African American Cancer Researcher and Scientist 

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    Jewel Plumber Cobb was an African American scientist and cancer researcher who conducted groundbreaking research on the relationship between skin…
  • William H. Johnson: African American Folk & Expressionist Painter

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    William H. Johnson was a prolific artist know for his primitive expressionist artwork. Click the link to learn more.
  • Outdoor Afro: “Where Black People And Nature Meet”

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    Outdoor Afro is bringing African Americans together to reconnect with nature and one another. Click the link to learn more.
  • Just What The Doctor Ordered:  Black Men In White Coats

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    Dr. Dale Okorodudu launched “Black Men In White Coats” in 2013. The program encourages young black youth in the 3rd-12th…
  • Increase In Suicide Attempts Among Black Teens

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    Suicide rates are increasing among Black teens. Click the link to learn more.