The True Story Behind The First Black Woman To Serve In The US Army
In 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the United States Army -- as a man. Read on for the fascinating story of the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army.
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How Mahalia Jackson Became The Voice Of The Civil Rights Movement
It's a long list -- artists who got their start singing gospel music. Toward the top is a woman who was also instrumental in the civil rights movement.
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The Untold Truth Of Malcolm X's Daughter, Malikah
Malikah Shabazz never knew her famous father - mother, Betty Shabazz, was pregnant with her and twin sister, Malaak, when an assassin killed her dad, Malcolm X.
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The Sad Connection Between Malcolm X And A Harlem Mob Boss
Malcolm X was a prominent figure in the civil rights era who advocated for militant self-defense among African Americans. He also had a sad connection.
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The Relationship Of Black Panther Founders Bobby Seale And Huey P. Newton Explained
The relationship of Black Panther founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton explained
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The Untold Truth Of Jim Crow
Jim Crow laws became a guiding principle in the South. What were they, and how bad was life living underneath them? This is the untold truth of Jim Crow.
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Malcolm X Knew This Legendary Comedian When They Were Teenagers
History is full of chance meetings between individuals who forge a friendship, but go their separate ways to great fame and public acclaim on their own.
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Etta James' Relationship With Malcolm X Explained
Singer Etta James' life was rough around the edges, but for a time she turned to the Nation of Islam and took inspiration from Malcolm X.
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How Earth, Wind & Fire Became Symbols Of Black Emancipation
Earth, Wind & Fire became famous for producing catchy music, but is also an iconic band that became a symbol of Black emancipation.
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The Tragic Story Of The Reverse Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad helped slaves escape, but another network was working parallel. Here's the tragic story of the Reverse Underground Railroad.
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Black Nationalist Leader Marcus Garvey Read His Own Obituary Shortly Before His Death
Black nationalist leader Marcus Garvey read his obituary before his actual death, when it was accidentally published in a newspaper.
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Who Was Ora Washington, The First Black Woman Tennis Superstar?
Ora Washington became an African-American tennis titan in the '20s and '30s when the U.S. was still segregated, long before the civil rights movement began.
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Meet Georgia Gilmore: The Cook Who Fed The Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s is filled with memorable names. But one name you might not have heard of is Georgia Gilmore,
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The Last Surviving Black Americans Who Were Born Into Enslavement
After the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, slavery was outlawed. But for the last-surviving Black Americans born into slavery, its brutal legacy continued.
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Black Panther: The Real-Life Inspirations For Wakanda
Wakanda, the fictitious location of the Marvel smash-hit "Black Panther," draws on many aspects of African culture. Here are a few of those inspirations.
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Inside Ava Gardner's Decades-Long Commitment To The Civil Rights Movement
Ava Gardner was known as one of Hollywood's most famous actresses, but she was also known for her decades-long commitment to the Civil Rights Movement.
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Rosa Parks And Malcolm X's Friendship Explained
Rosa Parks and Malcolm X's had more in common than some may realize. Here is their friendship, explained.
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Why A Group Of Black Psychiatrists Wanted Racism Defined As A Mental Disorder
Claiming a new mental illness, in general, incites debate, but this is especially true with an issue as politically barbed as racial prejudice.
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The Sad Reason The University Of Alabama Expelled Its First Black Student In 1956
The University of Alabama expelled its first black student in 1956, and the reasons are extremely sad. Here's why the student was expelled.
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Malcolm X's Final Words Before Being Murdered
Malcom X was assassinated in front of a crowd while giving a speech. These are believed to be the final words he ever spoke before his death.
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Black Panther's Dora Milaje Were Inspired By Real African Female Warriors
Many do not know that while the Dora Milaje may be a work of fiction, they were inspired by real women, who were certainly larger than life.
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Rosa Parks' Brutally Honest Words On Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court Nomination
There is perhaps no civil rights hero more revered and more universally adored than one — Rosa Parks — and she spoke out against Clarence Thomas back in 1991.
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Inside The Time Sojourner Truth Was Acquitted Of Murder
Abolitionist and activist Sojourner Truth was accused of murdering a preacher.
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Why Emmett Till's Accuser Claims She Is A Victim Too
An unpublished memoir from Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman at the center of the controversial 1955 Emmett Till murder case, offers crucial insight.
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Nichelle Nichols' Fame As Star Trek's Uhura Was Strangely Tied To Martin Luther King Jr.
The 1960s saw many firsts, such as the first moon landing, but Nichelle Nichols' fame as "Star Trek"'s Uhura was strangely tied to Martin Luther King. Jr.
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Dwight Eisenhower's Lack Of Response To Emmett Till's Murder Spoke Volumes
The brutal murder of teenager Emmett Till in 1955 shocked the nation. However, President Dwight Eisenhower's lack of response spoke volumes on his stance.
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Inside Malcolm X's Speech After His Home Was Bombed
Malcom X was a controversial human rights activist who was assassinated in 1965. This is what he said in a speech right after his home was bombed.
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