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Reading time: 1 minutesEarlier today, we asked our Black Mail Readers Which African American Woman Was First To Author A Non-Fiction Bestseller? The…
It Always Seems Impossible Until It’s Done. -Nelson Mandela
Reading time: 1 minutesQuote: "It always seems impossible until it's done" - Nelson Mandela
Black Mail Trivia: Who Was The First African American Woman To Have A Non-Fiction Best Seller?
Reading time: 1 minutesTest your knowledge! Which African American Woman Was First To Author A Non-Fiction Bestseller? A)Zora Neal Hurston B) Maya Angelou…
Paul R. Williams: African American Architect To The Stars
Reading time: 2 minutesPaul R. Williams: African American Architect To The Stars! Click the link to learn more about why Paul Williams perfected…
Ray Charles: Little Known Facts
Reading time: 1 minutesRay Charles: Little Know Facts. Click the link to learn about this musical icon!
A Little Known Fact About Boxing Ledgend Muhammad Ali
Reading time: 1 minutesClick the link to learn a little known fact about boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
Interesting Facts About Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
Reading time: 1 minutesInteresting Facts About Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Did you know she is an accomplished musician? Click the link…
Did You Know That President Obama Is A Grammy Award Winner?
Reading time: 1 minutesDid You Know That President Obama Is A Grammy Award Winner? Click the link to learn more!
Anne Lowe: African American Designer Who Made Jacqueline Kennedy’s Wedding Dress
Reading time: 1 minutesAnn Lowe: African American Fashion Designer who made wedding dress for Jacqueline Kennedy. Click the link to learn more!
Robert H. Lawrence Jr.: First Black Man To Be Trained As An Astronaut
Reading time: 1 minutesTUESDAY FAST FACT: Robert H. Lawrence Jr.: First Black Man To Be Trained As An Astronaut. Click the link to…
Oliver Gordon: The Man Behind The Image
Reading time: 2 minutesOliver Gordon: The Man Behind The Image. Many have seen this picture of Oliver Gordon, a male slave with horrific…