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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.
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.…
Michael Croslin: Visionary Behind The Innovation Of Computerized Blood Pressure And Pulse Monitoring Device
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Michael Croslin is the Black inventor who developed an instrument that computerized the measurement of blood pressure and pulse monitoring.…
Before Kamala Harris, There Was Charlotta Bass, 1st Black Woman To Run For Vice President Of The United States
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Charlotta Bass was the 1st Black woman to run for Vice President of the United States. This phenomenal woman was…
A Path To Freedom: The Legacy Of Rocky Fork and Mother Priscilla Baltimore
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Uncover the untold stories of Mother Priscilla Baltimore and the Rocky Fork community. Learn about the pivotal role each played…
The “Mothers of Gynecology” Monument: Honoring The Lives Of Anarcha, Betsey, and Lucy
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The "Mothers of Gynecology" monument by Michelle Browder is a tribute to the lives of Anarcha, Betsey, and Lucy, three…
Charting New Waters: Raye Montague, Trailblazer of Computer-Designed Naval Ships
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Get ready to discover the incredible story of Raye Montague, the trailblazer who revolutionized the design of naval ships using…
Reflecting On The Soul Train Showdown: That Time They Tried To Come For Us
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In 1971, visionary creator Don Cornelius debuted the iconic "Soul Train" dance show. It became a beacon of artistic expression…
Barbershops And Blood Pressure: Celebrating The Legacy Of Dr. Elijah Saunders
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African American cardiologist Dr. Elijah Saunders' discovered the link between high blood pressure and heart disease. He is also known…
How The Flawed Focus On Building Prisons According To Reading Scores Is Harming Black Children
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The focus on using 3rd-grade reading levels to predict future prison needs is based on flawed assumptions and overlooks critical…
Sara Jane Woodson Early: 1st African American Female College Professor
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Sarah Jane Early Woodson (1825 – 1907) was the first African American woman to be a…
Tuesday Trivia: Answer
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Which fact about African American Abolitionist Frederick Douglass is NOT true? He was a US Marshal His…