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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.
  • Jill Elaine Brown-Hiltz: 1st African American Female Pilot For A Major U.S. Airline

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    In 1978, Jill Elaine Brown-Hiltz became the first African American female hired as a pilot for a a major U.S.…
  • Dr. Jane Cooke-Wright: Cancer Treatment Pioneer

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    Black History:  Special Delivery!! Dr.Jane Wright was an African American oncologist who, along with her father, Dr. Louis Wright conducted…
  • Dr. Jane Cooke-Wright: Cancer Treatment Pioneer

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    Black History:  Special Delivery!! Dr.Jane Wright was an African American oncologist who, along with her father, Dr. Louis Wright conducted…
  • Daniel A. Payne: 1st African American To Become A College President

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    In 1863, Daniel Payne became the president of Wilberforce University in Ohio; making him the first African American college president.…
  • Dr. Solomon Fuller: 1st Black Psychiatrist In The U.S.

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    As the first black psychiatrist in the United States, Dr. Solomon Fuller was instrumental in the development of psychiatry and…
  • Cleveland Home For Aged Colored People

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    Started in 1897, Eliza Bryant Village was one of the first nursing homes for elderly blacks. Click the link to…
  • LITTLE KNOWN FACTS AND QUOTES FROM THE LIFE OF SOJOURNER TRUTH

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    Abolitionist and suffragist Sojourner Truth is well know for her activism. Click the link to learn more interesting facts about…
  • Poor People’s Campaign of 1968

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    The Poor People’s Campaign of 1968, was launched by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to advocate for the economic security…
  • Ruth Simmons: 1st African American President Of An Ivy League Institution

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    In 2001, Ruth Simmons made history when she was selected as the 18th president of Brown University. She was the…
  • 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Rosa Parks!

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    Happy Birthday Rosa Parks!! In honor of this phenomenal SHE-RO, I'm reposting, 10 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ROSA…
  • Detroit Dirt: Creating Environmental Security and Sustainability

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    Pashon Murray, CEO of Detroit Dirt is bringing environmental sustainability and security to the inner city of Detroit. Click the…