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Remembering Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells, a remarkable figure in American history, was born during slavery in 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Wells’ parents and one brother succumbed [more…]

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The Harlem Renaissance Illuminated the richness of the human experience.

A remarkable period in African American History was known as the Harlem Renaissance. This cultural movement, which took place in the 1920s, was a vibrant [more…]

Historical Events Historical Figures Racial Violence

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…]

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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…]