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Fredrick Douglas Patterson: First African American Automotive Manufacturer
Frederick Douglas Patterson, born in 1871, was a prominent figure in African American history, known for his significant contributions in the field of transportation. He [more…]
The 1920 Ocoee Massacre, a stark reminder of the deep-seated racism that plagued American society.
In 1920, during the height of racial tension and discrimination in the United States, a courageous African American named Mose Norman dared to challenge the [more…]
The Colfax Massacre. Another Time of Bloody Violence During Reconstruction.
The Colfax Massacre of 1873 was a violent incident in Colfax, Louisiana, where an estimated 150 to 300 African Americans were killed. The incident occurred [more…]
The 761st Tank Battalion, AKA the “Black Panthers” of WWII
The 761st Tank Battalion was a segregated unit of the United States Army during World War II composed primarily of African American soldiers. The battalion [more…]
Selma-to-Montgomery Marches and the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Two pivotal events in the American civil rights movement
The 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama became a turning point in the struggle for racial equality, galvanizing support for the civil [more…]
One of the Wealthiest People in Los Angeles Was a Black Woman, and Her Name Was Biddy Mason
Historical stories of Black wealth tend to be few and far between. Most know of the story of the self-made millionaire Madame C.J. Walker, and [more…]
Good Blood, Bad Policy: The Red Cross and Jim Crow
BY MELBA NEWSOME Jan 18, 2023 A 1940s Red Cross rule, which racially segregated blood, propped up notions of racial difference and Black inferiority. In [more…]
The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change
The Conversation March 12, 2023 Historian Vicki Crawford was one of the first scholars to focus on women’s roles in the civil rights movement. Her 1993 book, [more…]
How Black Slaves Were Sold as “Specimens” for Medical Experimentation
Slave bodies were a readily available medical commodity. The slave owner and the doctor conspired to to traffic these bodies for medical experiments. By Takudzwa Hillary [more…]
Why Ed Sullivan Matters to Black History
Because he was such an icon, he was able to have Black artists on TV when they were often not welcomed nor wanted elsewhere. Published [more…]
