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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.
Osbourn Dorsey: The Black Inventor Who Opened Doors for Generations
Reading time: 3 minutesOsbourn Dorsey, a Black inventor, patented a groundbreaking improvement to the door knob and door stop in 1878, Click the…
The Dockum Drug Store Sit-In: The First Major Sit-In Protest Against Segregation In The U.S.
Reading time: 3 minutesThis post explores the Dockum Drug Store Sit-In of 1958, the first major organized sit-in protest against segregation in the…
Exploring The Legacy And Impact Of Afrofuturism
Reading time: 6 minutesThis blog post explores Afrofuturism as a movement that blends science fiction, history, and activism to reimagine Black futures, highlighting…
Corretta Scott-King On Love
Reading time: 1 minutesActivist and author, Coretta Scott King had a lot to say about the power of love and its importance in…
Solution In Sight: Inventor Khalifa Aminu Is Creating Assistive Technology For The Visually Impaired
Reading time: 1 minutesKhalifa Aminu, an 18-year-old Nigerian inventor, is designing assistive eyewear that uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles and alert visually…
Belford V. Lawson Jr.: The First Black Attorney to Argue and Win a Supreme Court Case
Reading time: 2 minutesBelford Vance Lawson Jr. was the first Black lawyer to argue and win a case before the U.S. Supreme Court…
Finders Keepers: What Now? What Next?
Reading time: 2 minutesIn times of exhaustion and disillusionment, it’s easy to wonder if continuing the fight is worth it. Let's check out…
Eight Facts You Should Know About Suicide In The Black Community
Reading time: 2 minutesSuicide rates among Black Americans, especially Black men and youth, are rising faster than any other racial group, with 15…
Joy and Pain: Inseparable Realities Of Black Life
Reading time: 3 minutesBlack life holds both joy and pain, each shaping our experiences. To embrace one without the other is to deny…
William Leidesdorff & Madame CJ Walker: Trailblazing Black Millionaires
Reading time: 3 minutesToday, we honor William Leidesdorff and Madam C.J. Walker—trailblazing Black entrepreneurs who achieved historic firsts and built lasting legacies. Click…
Romanticized Resilience: How Black Strength Is Celebrated While Black Suffering Is Ignored
Reading time: 3 minutesIt’s time to challenge the romanticization of Black resilience and expose how society celebrates strength while ignoring the suffering that…