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13 HONEST, Books About Slavery To Share With Your Children (Courtesy of Huffington Post)
Reading time: 1 minutesCheck out these recommendations for children's books that provide an HONEST depiction of slavery. Click the link to view.Trivia Question: Which Celebrity Did NOT Attend A Historically Black College or University (HBCU)?
Reading time: 1 minutesBlack Mail Trivia: Which celebrity on this list did not attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)? Comment with…“The Oppressed, Having Internalized The Image Of The Oppressor And Adopted His Guidelines Are Fearful Of Freedom.” -Paulo Freire
Reading time: 1 minutesAnother POWERFUL quote from Paulo Freire!
“Indeed, The Interests Of The Oppressors Lie In Changing The Consciousness Of The Oppressed, NOT THE SITUATION THAT OPPRESSES THEM. -Paulo Freire
Reading time: 1 minutesA POWERFUL quote to ponder from Paulo Freire.
Quote: “I Always Wondered Why Somebody Didn’t Do Something About THAT. Then I Realized That I AM SOMEBODY.” – Lily Tomlin
Reading time: 1 minutesI Am Somebody!
Residents Of Flint, MI Protest During Governor Snyder’s State Of The State Address
Reading time: 1 minutesProtesters from Flint demanding accountability at the State Capitol during Governor Rick Snyder's State of The State Address.Quote: “I Always Wondered Why Somebody Didn’t Do Something About THAT. Then I Realized That I AM SOMEBODY.” – Lily Tomlin
Reading time: 1 minutesI Am Somebody!Residents Of Flint, MI Protest During Governor Snyder’s State Of The State Address
Reading time: 1 minutesProtesters from Flint demanding accountability at the State Capitol during Governor Rick Snyder's State of The State Address.
Mary T. Washington: 1st African American Female Certified Public Accountant (CPA) In The U.S.
Reading time: 2 minutesIn 1943, Mary T. Washington became the first African American female Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the U.S. Click the…Mary T. Washington: 1st African American Female Certified Public Accountant (CPA) In The U.S.
Reading time: 2 minutesIn 1943, Mary T. Washington became the first African American female Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the U.S. Click the…
December 8, 1999 – Jurors Reaches Verdict In Civil Trial That U.S. Government Participated In Conspiracy To Kill Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Reading time: 2 minutesIn 1999, the King family bought a civil suit against the U.S. government for the assassination of Dr. King. The…