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My History Education…

  • November 20, 2024
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David Walker (September 28, 1796 – August 6, 1830) was an influential American abolitionist, writer, and anti-slavery activist. Born to a free mother and an enslaved father, he was free himself due to the principle of partus sequitur ventrem.  In 1829, while residing in Boston, he published “An Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World,” which called for black unity and resistance against slavery.  His work highlighted the injustices of slavery and urged individuals to act according to their...

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The Tragic Reality: America’s Ban On Black History!

It is nothing new that America–a country founded on the principles of equality and justice–has a history of banning books.  In fact, a quick Google search will reveal that this practice is alive and well in the 21st century.  More often than not, banned books deal with difficult topics such as race, gender, and sexuality. One would think there would be no need to ban books in a country where library shelves are lined with books on these topics. However,...

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Interracial Marriage: Richard & Mildred When Love Happens!

The Ban on interracial marriage. During the seventeenth and early eighteenth century; the growing number of interracial marriages (also known as miscegenation) between Blacks and whites led to the passage of this new law. The first anti-miscegenation lawenacted was in the colony of Maryland in 1664 and additional colonies quickly followed suit. These marriages were prohibited and penalties included the enslavement, exile or imprisonment of the white perpetrators. These laws grew and evolved over the years and attempts were even made...

A Time To Reflect…BLACK HISTORY MONTH!

A time to reflect is Black History Month on what has been accomplished. Still, it is also a time to recognize the challenges that remain.  African Americans have made significant contributions of science and technology to politics, sports, and history.  The following are outstanding black Americans who have helped shape our country and world. Matthew Henson: Arctic Explorer Matthew Henson was born in Maryland just after the Civil War and had a hard-luck childhood.  At age 11, Henson lived with an...

Black History Month …a time to commemorate!

  • February 3, 2022
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While Black History Month is a time to commemorate what has been accomplished, it is equally important to recognize what needs to be done.  African Americans have made significant contributions in every field, from science and technology to politics, sports, and history.  Some of the incredible black Americans who helped shape our country and our world are listed here. Debi Thomas  She was born in 1967 in Poughkeepsie, New York. Throughout her childhood, she dreamed of becoming a doctor.   As...