My History Education…
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
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The Juxtaposition of Water Fountain in America!
The civil rights movement of the 1960s was when African Americans fought for equality and fairness. One way they did this was through protests, sit-ins, and marches. And while these
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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
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Mae Mallory: Civil Rights Activist -N-Self-Defense Advocate!
Mae Mallory (June 9, 1927 – 2007) Mae Mallory was a civil rights activist supporting armed self-defense and school integration. Generally, she participated in demonstrations against the Vietnam War and
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Sojourner Truth…Is What They Call Her 2
Sojourner Truth They called her Sojourner Truth, but in actuality, her name was Isabella Baumfree. She was born in 1797 in Ulster County, New York, to James and Elizabethan Baumfree.