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Cleveland Home For Aged Colored People
Reading time: 2 minutesStarted 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
Reading time: 3 minutesAbolitionist 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
Reading time: 2 minutesThe 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
Reading time: 2 minutesIn 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!
Reading time: 1 minutesHappy 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
Reading time: 2 minutesPashon Murray, CEO of Detroit Dirt is bringing environmental sustainability and security to the inner city of Detroit. Click the…
How Frederick Douglass Used Photography To Promote Positive Images of African Americans
Reading time: 1 minutesFrederick Douglass believed in the power of using photography to dispel negative stereotypes and images of African Americans? Click the…
Black History Quiz
Reading time: 1 minutesBlack History: Special Delivery!! Black Mail Readers, test your knowledge on this short 7 question black history quiz! Click the…- Reading time: 1 minutesPoll Maker//cdn.poll-maker.com/quiz-embed-v1.js
Operation Breadbasket: Economic Empowerment Program Of The Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Reading time: 3 minutesOperation Breadbasket: Dedicated To Economic Empowerment In African American Communities
Detroit’s First Race Riot & Toronto’s First Cab Company
Reading time: 3 minutesThorton and Lucie Blackburn’s daring escape from slave catchers launched Detroit’s first race riot and paved the way for Toronto’s…