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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.
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…
Shirley Chisholm Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesShirley Chisholm Quote: "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."
Thank Dr. Clarence Ellis When You Click An Icon On Your Computer!
Reading time: 2 minutesDr. Clarence “Skip” Ellis was the first African American to earn a Ph.D in Computer Science. He is also credited…
World’s 1st Black Flight Attendant – Leopoldine Smith
Reading time: 4 minutesIn 1957, Leopoldine Smith is the world’s 1st black flight attendant! Click the link to learn more.
Malcolm X – Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesCheck out this Malcolm X Quote - He was "woke" long before it was politically correct!
All Roads Lead To The “Sugar Shack” on November 8th!
Reading time: 1 minutesLet's take our "SOULS TO THE POLLS" on November 8th!!