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Paul “Tank” Younger: NFL Trailblazer And First HBCU Graduate To Play In NFL
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Paul "Tank" Younger was a trailblazer in the NFL. The first HBCU grad to play in the NFL, he was…
Katherine “Kittie” Knox: Trailblazing Cyclist Who Defied Societal Norms
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Katherine "Kittie" Knox was a pioneer in the field of cycling, defying societal norms. Despite the racial and gender bias…
Before Misty Copeland There Was Janet Collins!
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Learn more about Janet Collins who paved the way for dancers like Misty Copeland! http://blacktimetravel.com/before-misty-copeland-there-was-janet-collins/
7/21/15 DEACONS OF DEFENSE
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BLACK MAIL: SPECIAL DELIVERY!! The Deacons of Defense emerged as one of the first visibly armed self-defense forces in the South during the…
7/21/15 Black Mail: History of Black Hair
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This video shares a brief history about the evolution of the "care" and "control" of black hair from Africa to America! …
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7/20/15 Black Mail: Special Delivery
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Little Known Facts About Garrett Morgan Many of you may know about African American Inventor, Garrett Morgan (1887-1963). He is…
7/19/15 Black Mail: Special Delivery
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