The Tragic Injury Harriet Tubman Never Recovered From
Harriet Tubman is best known for helping enslaved people escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad, and she did so while suffering from a tragic injury.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Relationship With Folk Icon Joan Baez Explained
The folk music era brought issues of social justice to the attention of a broad audience, with artists who not only sang, but acted on their convictions.
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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Almost Cut The Most Famous Part Of His I Have A Dream Speech
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech at the March on Washington, but the famous line almost didn't make it in.
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What It Was Like The Day Martin Luther King Jr. Died
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, shocked and saddened the nation. On that day, as a nation mourned, speeches mingled with riots.
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Here's What Happened To MLK Jr.'s Four Children And Only Grandchild
Martin Luther King Jr.s legacy didn't end with his assassination in 1968. Here's what happened to MLK Jr.'s four children and only grandchild.
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Dexter Scott King Dies: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Son Dead At 62
Martin Luther King Jr.'s son, Dexter, died on January 22, 2024, at age 62 from reported prostate cancer complications. Here's a look back at his life.
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How Superman Defeated The Real-Life KKK: A Wild True Story
This is the true story of how Superman leapt off the pages of Detective Comics and out of the radio waves to take on the ascendant KKK.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Dinah Washington
Fondly remembered as the Queen of the Blues, Dinah Washington's angelic voice captivated audiences across the U.S. However, her life story is not so magical.
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Tragic Details About Morgan Freeman
One of Hollywood's most recognizable actors and voices, the soft-spoken Morgan Freeman is adored by all. But his life and career have been far from easy.
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Everything To Know About The Seven Symbols Of Kwanzaa
The symbols and meaning folded into the holiday of Kwanzaa are rooted in age-old beliefs that make it a moving, beautiful tribute to African culture.
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This Was Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last Request Before He Died
Martin Luther King Jr. was infamously assassinated at a hotel in Memphis, but had one final request. This was King's last request before he died.
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What It Was Like To Be At The March On Washington
The March on Washington in 1963 was a watershed moment in American and Black history, changing the lives of many who were there.
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What Is Blaxploitation?
Blaxploitation films made a splash in the 1970s. Both revered and reviled for its portrayal of Black men and women, the genre faded but its influence persists.
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Bayard Rustin's Relationship With MLK Explained
Bayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, had a complicated relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. Here's the story.
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Who Was Hannah Crafts, One Of The First Known Black Female Novelists In America?
Hannah Crafts is considered to be one of the first known Black female novelists in the United States. Let's dive into her fascinating backstory.
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Incredible True Stories Of Black Soldiers In The American Civil War
Often overlooked, Black soldiers were some of the most courageous participants of the American Civil war. These are a few of their incredible true stories.
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Here's What Might've Happened If Malcolm X Survived His Assassination
Harlem-based revolutionary Malcolm X was a human rights advocate and activist who fought for racial equality for Black Americans.
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Why Operation Underground Railroad Was Once Under Investigation
Tim Ballard's Operation Underground Railroad, an organization that works to rescue children from sex trafficking, was once under investigation.
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Why The Harlem Ballroom Scene Was Important To The Black And Latinx LGBTQ+ Community
The Harlem Ballroom Scene was and is important to the Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ community. Its cultural impact is also more ubiquitous than you may realize.
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What MLK And Malcolm X Really Thought Of Each Other
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were titans of the Civil Rights era. Here's what they really thought of each other.
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Emmett Till Accuser Carolyn Bryant Faced Legal Battles Until The End Of Her Life
In 1955, Donham, then Carolyn Bryant, told her husband, Roy Bryant, that 14-year-old Black boy Emmett Till sexually propositioned her in public.
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Mildred And Richard Loving's Life After The Landmark Loving V. Virginia Case
On June 12, 1967, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Virginia's Racial Integrity Act that banned interracial marriage.
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The First Black Female Lawyer In America Was Born In The 1800s
Over 150 years ago, Charlotte E. Ray became the very first Black woman to graduate law school and be admitted to the bar in any state in the United States.
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Tina Bell: The 'Black Godmother' Of The Seattle Grunge Scene
Tina Bell: the 'Black Godmother' of the Seattle grunge scene never really got the credit she deserved for being a pioneer of the sound.
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Cheryl Browne: The First Black Contestant In The Miss America Pageant
Cheryl Browne was the first Black contestant in the Miss America pageant after the organization changed a rule that said only white women could compete.
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What Happened When Washington D.C. Desegregated Public Pools In 1949
Throughout much of the 20th century, whenever Black Americans tried to go swimming in integrated public pools, white people violently targeted them.
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Whatever Happened To Jack Greenberg From The Brown V. Board Of Education Court Case?
The 1952 Brown v. Board of Education lawsuit was a turning point for civil rights in the U.S., and Jack Greenberg was one of the attorneys who argued the case.
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