Tag: Black history
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My History Education…
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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…
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The Tragic Reality: America’s Ban On Black History!
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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…
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Interracial Marriage: Richard & Mildred When Love Happens!
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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…
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A Time To Reflect…BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
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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…
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Black History Month …a time to commemorate!
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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…
