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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.
W.E.B Dubois Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesUpon receiving his PhD from Harvard, Dr Dubois, said, "I assure you the honor was Harvard's". He was the first…
MLK Statue With Donald Trump Slogan “Make America Great Again” At University Of South Florida Draws Outrage And Anger
Reading time: 1 minutesAn Instagram photo of an MLK Statue wearing a hat with Donald Trump's campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again" has…
Did You Know R & B Singer Chaka Khan Was A Former Member Of The Black Panther Party?
Reading time: 2 minutesMany people are unaware that legendary R & B singer Chaka Khan, known for hits like, “Tell Me Something Good”,…
The Man Behind Abigail Fisher & The University of Texas Court Case
Reading time: 2 minutesEdward Blum is the architect behind Abigail Fisher's law suit against the University of Texas (Austin). And he's positioning other…
Remembering The Incomparable Maya Angelou: Gone To Soon
Reading time: 2 minutesToday we pause to say happy birthday and rest in power to Maya Angelou! You will LOVE the video clip…
48th Anniversary – Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Reading time: 3 minutesAt 6:05pm on April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was murdered at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN.…
Malcolm X Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesQuote: "Sitting at the table doesn't make you a diner unless you eat some of what's on the plate." -Malcolm…
1944 Port Chicago Disaster & Mutiny
Reading time: 2 minutesThe Port Chicago Disaster of 1944 resulted from the explosion of an ammunitions ship as it was being loaded by…
Easter Monday: An African American Tradition For Washington DC Residents
Reading time: 2 minutesThe African American celebration of “Easter Monday” in Washington DC, dates back to 1891 when blacks were not allowed to…
Leslie Guy: Making Conservation & Preservation Of Black Art A Priority!
Reading time: 1 minutesLeslie Guy was the first African American woman to earn a masters of science degree in art conservation. Concerned about…
Maya Angelou Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesQuote: I am overwhelmed by the grace and persistence of my people. Maya Angelou