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Launched in 2015, Black Mail is your source for lesser-known black history facts. We celebrate history makers, movements, and moments that have shaped our world.
Remembering The 1956 Tallahassee Bus Boycott
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On May 26, 1956, Florida A&M students Carrie Patterson and Wilhelmina Jakes refused to give up their seats in the…
Remembering The 1957 Royal Ice Cream Sit-In
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The 1957 Royal Ice Cream Sit-In marked the first significant challenge to North Carolina's Segregation laws. It also paved the…
William Still: Father Of The Underground Railroad
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Known as the “Father of The Underground Railroad,” William Still played a pivotal role in helping enslaved people of African…
1919 Elaine Massacre: Setting A Precedent For Protecting Black Defendants’ Rights In Racial Violence Cases
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The 1919 Elaine Massacre is one of the deadliest events of racial violence in U.S. History and resulted in a…
Nat Turner And The 1831 Solar Eclipse That Launched A Slave Rebellion
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In 1831, enslaved African American preacher Nat Turner launched a slave uprising, believing that a solar eclipse was a sign…
The National League For The Protection of Colored Women: Advocates On Assignment
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The National League For The Protection of Colored Women was founded by S.W. Layton and Frances Kellor to assist black…
Amanirenas: The Kushite Queen Who Defied Rome
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Queen Amanirenas was a fierce African military leader who defended Kush (modern-day Sudan) against Roman conquest. Even with her husband…
The Legacy Of The Black And Tan Republicans
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The Black and Tan Republicans were African American Republican Party members who advocated for African American political representation during Reconstruction.…
Cakewalk Chronicles: Satire In Every Step
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Originating in the 19th century, the cakewalk was a dance performed by enslaved people of African descent to mimic the…
Michele A. Roberts: First Woman To Lead The NBA Players Association Union
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Michele Roberts made history as the first female executive director of the NBA Players Union. Click the link to learn…
How The Senate Filibuster Has Been Used To Thwart Civil Rights Legislation
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The U.S. Senate's use of the filibuster has long been used as a tactic to thwart civil rights and voting…
Georgia Gilmore And The Club From Nowhere: Unsung Heroes Of The Civil Rights Movement
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Georgia Gilmore and The Club From Nowhere are unsung heroes of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, raising funds that were critical…