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Fredrick Douglas Patterson: First African American Automotive Manufacturer

Fredrick Douglas Patterson: First African American Automotive Manufacturer

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023

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 holds the distinction of being…

The 761st Tank Battalion, AKA the “Black Panthers” of WWII

The 761st Tank Battalion, AKA the “Black Panthers” of WWII

May 7, 2023May 10, 2023

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 was activated in April 1942…

Selma-to-Montgomery Marches and the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Two pivotal events in the American civil rights movement

Selma-to-Montgomery Marches and the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Two pivotal events in the American civil rights movement

April 30, 2023May 10, 2023

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 rights movement and leading to…

One of the Wealthiest People in Los Angeles Was a Black Woman, and Her Name Was Biddy Mason

One of the Wealthiest People in Los Angeles Was a Black Woman, and Her Name Was Biddy Mason

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023

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 amazing as that story is,…

Why Ed Sullivan Matters to Black History

Why Ed Sullivan Matters to Black History

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023

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 on February 1, 2023 By Kevin Powell…

Tignon Laws: the Law That Prohibited Black Women From Wearing Their Natural Hair in Public

Tignon Laws: the Law That Prohibited Black Women From Wearing Their Natural Hair in Public

December 18, 2022December 18, 2022

By Mr Madu December 8, 2022 The tignon law was a 1786 law in Louisiana that forbade black women from going outdoors without wrapping their natural hair with a Tignon…

How Otis Redding’s final 24 hours solidified his legacy

How Otis Redding’s final 24 hours solidified his legacy

December 11, 2022December 11, 2022

Tyler Golsen SAT 10TH DEC 2022 05.00 GMT Otis Redding was ready for something new. Having established himself as the premiere R&B and soul singer in America, Redding had conquered the…

Black is Beautiful: The Emergence of Black Culture and Identity in the 60s and 70s

Black is Beautiful: The Emergence of Black Culture and Identity in the 60s and 70s

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022

 “Across this country, young black men and women have been infected with a fever of affirmation. They are saying, ‘We are black and beautiful.’”  Hoyt Fuller 1968 The phrase “black…

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