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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 1920 Ocoee Massacre, a stark reminder of the deep-seated racism that plagued American society.

The 1920 Ocoee Massacre, a stark reminder of the deep-seated racism that plagued American society.

May 28, 2023May 29, 2023

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 deeply ingrained prejudices of his…

The Colfax Massacre. Another Time of Bloody Violence During Reconstruction.

The Colfax Massacre. Another Time of Bloody Violence During Reconstruction.

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023

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 during the Reconstruction era, following…

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…

Good Blood, Bad Policy: The Red Cross and Jim Crow

Good Blood, Bad Policy: The Red Cross and Jim Crow

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023

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 the summer of 1941, months…

The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change

The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023

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, “Trailblazers and Torchbearers,” dives into…

How Black Slaves Were Sold as “Specimens” for Medical Experimentation

How Black Slaves Were Sold as “Specimens” for Medical Experimentation

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023

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 Chiwanza. January 8th, 2020 Slavery…

How The All-Black 54th Massachusetts Regiment Changed History During The Civil War

How The All-Black 54th Massachusetts Regiment Changed History During The Civil War

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023

By Kaleena Fraga | Edited By Jaclyn Anglis Published February 7, 2023 Updated February 10, 2023 Immortalized in the 1989 movie Glory, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the most storied…

Black WWII soldiers asked a white woman for doughnuts and were shot

Black WWII soldiers asked a white woman for doughnuts and were shot

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

By JUSTIN WM. MOYERTHE WASHINGTON POST • January 15, 2023 About two weeks after the end of World War II in Europe, French women were serving U.S. soldiers coffee and doughnuts in a…

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