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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.
Say It With Me: “I Am Somebody”
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"I Am Somebody" is a timeless poem affirming the inherent value and dignity of black lives in particular and all…
Daniel Alexander Payne: First Black President Of A U.S. College
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In 1863, Daniel Alexander Payne became the first black president of a U.S. college. Click the link to learn more.
Julian Bond Quote
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Violence is black children going to school for 12 years and receiving 6 years' worth of education. - Julian Bond
Clora Bryant: Legendary Jazz Trumpeter
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Many of us have heard of the likes of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. But have…
Black Women Cyclists In The 1920’s
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Check out this great story about a group of black women who cycled to the nation's…
National Negro Opera Company: Legacy of Mary Cardwell-Dawson
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Black History: Special Delivery!! In 1941, the National Negro Opera Company was founded by Mary Cardwell Dawson in Pittsburgh, PA.…
Racism: Alive & Well in Retail
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A black delivery driver from Lowes was taken off a delivery in Danville, VA because customer didn't want a black…
Benjamin Bradley: Skilled Inventor
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Black History: Special Delivery!! USS Dale War Ship Born a slave in approximately 1830, Benjamin Bradley was the first person…
Detroit’s Black Businesses Making A Positive Impact!!
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BLACK HISTORY: SPECIAL DELIVERY!! It's no secret that I love Detroit! It was great to see black business owners and…
Answer To the 8/9 Trivia Question!
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Question: All of the men below escaped slavery. Which person used his profession as a sailor…
Harriet Tubman Home For The Elderly
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Many of us know about Harriet Tubman’s heroism as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and…
One Question Quiz: Who Used His Profession As A Sailor to Escape Slavery?
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Black History: Special Delivery!! Test your knowledge! No cheating. Don't google or surf the net to find the answer in…