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Fannie Jackson Coppin: 1st African American Female School Principal In The U.S.

Black History: Special Delivery!! Fannie Jackson Coppin was born enslaved in Washington DC. Her aunt purchased her freedom when she was 12 years old. As a teenager she worked as a domestic for author, George Henry Calvert. In 1860,… Continue Reading →

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May 28, 2024Remembering The 1956 Tallahassee Bus Boycott

On May 26, 1956, Florida A&M students Carrie Patterson and Wilhelmina Jakes …

April 29, 2024Remembering The 1957 Royal Ice Cream Sit-In

The 1957 Royal Ice Cream Sit-In marked the first significant challenge to …

April 22, 2024William Still: Father Of The Underground Railroad

Known as the “Father of The Underground Railroad,” William Still played a …

April 16, 20241919 Elaine Massacre: Setting A Precedent For Protecting Black Defendants’ Rights In Racial Violence Cases

The 1919 Elaine Massacre is one of the deadliest events of racial …

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