The Whitewashing of American History
Why Juneteenth as a Holiday in the United States? Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. It is also known as Freedom Day, and is …
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All Skin-Folks Ain’t Kin-Folks
Unmasking the Dangers of Foreign and White Adjacent Black Politicians In the struggle for racial equality and justice, it is important to recognize that in the Black community, not all …
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Mrs. Jessie Smith Anderson: Fashion Designer Extraordinaire
Mrs. Jessie Smith Anderson was born September 19, 1922 in Elberto, Georgia to the late Jessie F. Adams and Florence C. Smith. This wonderful, creative woman departed this physical life …
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The Beginning of Modern Day Humanity: A Black Woman
In 1974, scientists discovered the fossil of the beginning of modern-day humans in Ethiopia. The fossil belonged to an African female. Isn’t that amazing? As we celebrate Women’s History Month …
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Honoring Our Ancestors and Elders
A Celebration of Wisdom, Resilience and Legacy In a society that often overlooks the wisdom and experiences of our elders, it is crucial to recognize and honor the invaluable contributions …
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In Memoriam || Thomas Livsey: A Legacy of Community, History, and Resilience
Honoring the Proud African American Leader Who Preserved the Ragsdale Family History As the pages of history turn, we often come across individuals whose profound impact leaves an indelible mark …
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Remembering Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers 60 Years Later
Photo: Michael Ochs Archive Six decades have passed since the untimely demise of Medgar Evers, a prominent civil rights activist whose indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to equality and justice …
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Historian Accuses Gwinnett Official of Distorting Promised Land’s Slavery History
Photo: Henry P. Taylor A historian and descendant of a slave owner from the “Promised Land” plantation in Gwinnett County has recently voiced concerns about a county official’s alleged attempts …
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Olympian Tommie Smith Releases Graphic Memoir on Raising the Fist
Despite being denounced by the sports press in 1968, he has emerged as a hero. “This is my world record wall,” said Tommie Smith, 78, navigating his 6-foot-4 frame through …
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Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray: Draftswoman of Civil Rights Victories
A Visionary of the Civil Rights Movement The works of The Rev. Dr. Anna Pauline “Pauli” Murray played a pivotal role in the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case, Brown v. …
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