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1963 Walk To Freedom: 1st Time “I Have A Dream Speech” Shared By MLK
Reading time: 1 minutesMLK first shared his historic, "I Have A Dream Speech" in Detroit, MI in 1963. Click the link to learn…
“A Red Record”: A History of Lynching Documented By Ida B. Wells Barnett
Reading time: 5 minutesIn 1895, African American journalist, Ida B. Wells Barnett published, “A Red Record” an account of the lynching of African…
Christina Jenkins: Inventor of The “Sew In” Hair Weave
Reading time: 2 minutesChristina Jenkins is credited with developing the sew in hair weaving process. Click the link to learn more.
Ethel Lois Payne: “The First Lady” Of The Black Press
Reading time: 3 minutesEthel Lois Payne: “The First Lady” Of The Black Press! Click the link to learn more.
Robert Smalls: Daring Escape To Freedom
Reading time: 3 minutesRobert Smalls and his crew made a daring escape to freedom in the presence of the confederate army. Click the…Robert Smalls: Daring Escape To Freedom
Reading time: 3 minutesRobert Smalls and his crew made a daring escape to freedom in the presence of the confederate army. Click the…
Dr. John K. Haynes: African American Biologist Who Discovered Methods For Detection & Treatment Of Sickle Cell Anemia
Reading time: 2 minutesBiologist, Dr. John Haynes pioneered methods for detection and treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia. Click the link to learn more.Lena Horne Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesA quote from Lena Horne. Click the link to view.
Jesse Sleet Scales: 1st African American Public Health Nurse
Reading time: 1 minutesJesse Sleet Scales is regarded as the first black public health nurse in the U.S. Click the link to learn…
Dr. Clive Callender: Founder Of The National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP)
Reading time: 3 minutesDr. Clive Callender is a trailblazer in the field of organ transplantation. He has made it his mission to increase…That’s On You Boo!!
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