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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.
Katherine “Kittie” Knox: Trailblazing Cyclist Who Defied Societal Norms
Reading time: 3 minutesKatherine "Kittie" Knox was a pioneer in the field of cycling, defying societal norms. Despite the racial and gender bias…
Dr. Natalia Tanner: Pioneer In The Field of Pediatrics
Reading time: 3 minutesPioneering pediatrician Dr. Natalia Tanner-Cain was the first board-certified pediatrician in Detroit, MI. She was also the first Black physician…
Martha White: The Unsung Heroine of The 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott
Reading time: 3 minutesIn 1953, Martha White ,took a stand by refusing to give up her seat on a Baton Rouge city bus.…
Dysaesthesia Aethiopica: Confronting The Legacy Of Racism In Mental Health Diagnosis And Treatment
Reading time: 2 minutesDysaesthesia Aethiopica: Confronting The Legacy Of Racism In Mental Health Diagnosis And Treatment
General Order No. 252: Lincoln’s Civil War Decree Issued To Address Mistreatment Of Black Troops During The Civil War
Reading time: 2 minutesPresident Lincoln issued General Order No. 252 on July 30, 1863, ordering the equal treatment of soldiers taken as prisoners…
Michael Croslin: Visionary Behind The Innovation Of Computerized Blood Pressure And Pulse Monitoring Device
Reading time: 2 minutesMichael Croslin is the Black inventor who developed an instrument that computerized the measurement of blood pressure and pulse monitoring.…
Before Kamala Harris, There Was Charlotta Bass, 1st Black Woman To Run For Vice President Of The United States
Reading time: 9 minutesCharlotta Bass was the 1st Black woman to run for Vice President of the United States. This phenomenal woman was…
Reflecting On The Soul Train Showdown: That Time They Tried To Come For Us
Reading time: 2 minutesIn 1971, visionary creator Don Cornelius debuted the iconic "Soul Train" dance show. It became a beacon of artistic expression…
A Path To Freedom: The Legacy Of Rocky Fork and Mother Priscilla Baltimore
Reading time: 3 minutesUncover the untold stories of Mother Priscilla Baltimore and the Rocky Fork community. Learn about the pivotal role each played…
The “Mothers of Gynecology” Monument: Honoring The Lives Of Anarcha, Betsey, and Lucy
Reading time: 3 minutesThe "Mothers of Gynecology" monument by Michelle Browder is a tribute to the lives of Anarcha, Betsey, and Lucy, three…
Charting New Waters: Raye Montague, Trailblazer of Computer-Designed Naval Ships
Reading time: 2 minutesGet ready to discover the incredible story of Raye Montague, the trailblazer who revolutionized the design of naval ships using…