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Red Summer Race Riots of 1919
Reading time: 2 minutesThe summer of 1919 was hailed as "Red Summer" due to the bloodshed caused by violent race riots across the…
Holla Back? Time To Drop Da Mic?
Reading time: 1 minutesHolla Back Black Mail Readers! Do you agree with this quote: "For the last 20 years, the music industry has…Estelle Massey-Osborne: 1st African American To Receive A Masters Degree In Nursing
Reading time: 1 minutesBlack History: Special Delivery!! Estelle
Al Jarreau Dead At 76
Reading time: 1 minutesThe legendary, iconic voice of Al Jarreau is now silent. The singer has passed away at age 76. Click the…
Charles L. Reason: 1st African American To Teach At A Predominately White College
Reading time: 2 minutesIn 1849 Charles Reason became the 1st African American to teach at a predominately white college. He taught, Greek, Latin,…
Lily Ann Granderson: Started “Midnight School” To Educate Slaves
Reading time: 2 minutesLily Ann Granderson: Started “Midnight School” To Educate Slaves. Click the link to learn more.Lily Ann Granderson: Started “Midnight School” To Educate Slaves
Reading time: 2 minutesLily Ann Granderson: Started “Midnight School” To Educate Slaves. Click the link to learn more.
An Untold Story: Slavery In Canada
Reading time: 2 minutesMany are unaware that slavery existed in Canada for 200 years before it was abolished in 1833. Click the link…
Audre Lorde Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesCheck out this quote by Audre Lorde!
Fab New Photo Of Harriet Tubman & 10 Amazing But Little Known Facts About Her Life
Reading time: 4 minutesA new photo has emerged of a "younger" Harriet Tubman has been discovered! Check out the link to view the…
Fannie Jackson Coppin: 1st African American Female School Principal In The U.S.
Reading time: 2 minutesBlack History: Special Delivery!! Fannie Jackson Coppin was born enslaved in Washington DC. Her aunt purchased her freedom when…