Celebrating 10 Years Of Black History: Special Delivery!

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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.

  • The Dark Side Of The Chocolate Industry: Child Labor & Slavery

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    The world’s multi-billion dollar obsession with chocolate has a very dark side. Poor children are often enslaved or trafficked into…
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  • How African Americans Ended Up Supporting The Democratic Party

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    Did you know that most blacks were Republicans back in the day and not Democrats? It would not be until…
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  • A Legend Honors A Legend: Stevie Wonder Reflects On Prince

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    Stevie Wonder shares in CNN interview how Prince influenced him. A legend honors a legend.
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  • Prince Dead At 57

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    Recording artist and musician Prince dead at age 57.
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  • Mahala Ashley Dickerson: Legal Trailblazer And Life Long Friend Of Rosa Parks

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    Mahala Ashley Dickerson was truly a trailblazer in the field of law. As the first black female to be elected…
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  • W.E.B Dubois Quote

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    Upon receiving his PhD from Harvard, Dr Dubois, said, "I assure you the honor was Harvard's". He was the first…
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  • MLK Statue With Donald Trump Slogan “Make America Great Again” At University Of South Florida Draws Outrage And Anger

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    An Instagram photo of an MLK Statue wearing a hat with Donald Trump's campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again" has…
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  • Did You Know R & B Singer Chaka Khan Was A Former Member Of The Black Panther Party?

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    Many people are unaware that legendary R & B singer Chaka Khan, known for hits like, “Tell Me Something Good”,…
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  • The Man Behind Abigail Fisher & The University of Texas Court Case

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    Edward Blum is the architect behind Abigail Fisher's law suit against the University of Texas (Austin). And he's positioning other…
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  • Remembering The Incomparable Maya Angelou: Gone To Soon

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    Today we pause to say happy birthday and rest in power to Maya Angelou! You will LOVE the video clip…
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  • 48th Anniversary – Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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    At 6:05pm on April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was murdered at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN.…
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