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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.
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…
The Niagara Movement: A Predecessor of The NAACP
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Black History: Special Delivery!! The civil rights organization known as the “Niagara Movement” was organized by W.E.B. DuBois, William Trotter,…
“The Brownies”: The First African American Children’s Magazine
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Black History: Special Delivery!! The Brownies Book is recognized as the first magazine published for African American children and youth.…
W.E.B. Dubois Quote
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Can You Name The Civil Rights Icon In This Childhood Photo?
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Can You Guess Who This is? Post a comment of who you think is in this…
Marc Hannah: Engineering Innovator
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Black History: Special Delivery!! March R. Hannah was born on October 13, 1956 in Chicago, IL. Hannah is the co-founded…
Sarah Collins Rudolph: Survivor of The 1963 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Many are aware that 4 young girls lost their lives during the 1963 bombing of 16th…
Victor H. Green: Creator of “The Green Book”, A Travel Guide for African Americans
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Victor Hugo Green was born November 9, 1892. He was a Harlem, New York postal employee…
Dr. Georgia Dwelle: A Phenomenal Pioneer In The Field of Health Care
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Dr. Georgia Rooks Dwelle was born in Albany Georgia in 1884. She was the daughter of…
History of Black Jockies in The Kentucky Derby
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