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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.
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…
Martha White: The Unsung Heroine of The 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott
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In 1953, Martha White ,took a stand by refusing to give up her seat on a Baton Rouge city bus.…
Dysaesthesia Aethiopica: Confronting The Legacy Of Racism In Mental Health Diagnosis And Treatment
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Dysaesthesia Aethiopica: Confronting The Legacy Of Racism In Mental Health Diagnosis And Treatment
General Order No. 252: Lincoln’s Civil War Decree Issued To Address Mistreatment Of Black Troops During The Civil War
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President Lincoln issued General Order No. 252 on July 30, 1863, ordering the equal treatment of soldiers taken as prisoners…
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…