Harassment and Persecution: The Tragic Story of Billie Holiday and the American Government
Billie Holiday, also known as "Lady Day," was a jazz diva who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s. She was known for her powerful voice and…
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Uncovering the Hidden Truth: The Complex Story of Sally Hemings and the Legacy of Enslavement
Sally Hemings was an enslaved woman of mixed race who is best known for being the mother of six children fathered by Thomas Jefferson, the third Pre…
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Harassment and Persecution: The Tragic Story of Billie Holiday and the American Government
Billie Holiday, also known as "Lady Day," was a jazz diva who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s. She was known for her powerful voice and…
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The Bloodied Uprising: The Louisiana Slave Revolt of 1811
The Louisiana Slave Revolt of 1811, also known as the German Coast Uprising, was a significant event in American history as it was one of the larges…
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Enoch the Ethiopian: A Righteous Visionary Taken Up by God
Enoch the Ethiopian is a figure in the Bible who is known for his righteousness and his role in the early history of humanity. According to the Bibl…
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Reclaiming Heritage and Self-Determination: The Legacy of Malcolm X
Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, was a prominent civil rights activist in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. He is best known for his ad…
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Mansa Musa's Lost Treasure: The Astonishing Discovery in an Abandoned Cave
Mansa Musa, the 14th century ruler of the Mali Empire, is widely considered one of the most powerful and influential leaders in world history. He i…
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In 1934, whites made Claude Neal, whom they lynched in Jackson Country, Florida, eat his cut off penis and testicles.
The lynching of Claude Neal in 1934 was a horrific and brutal act of racial violence that occurred in Jackson County, Florida. Neal, who was African …
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Nat Turner's rebellion: The slave rebellion that shook the nation and changed history forever!
Nat Turner was born into slavery in Southampton County, Virginia, in 1800. As a child, he was said to have been deeply religious and had a number of…
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Welcome to my black history blog! My name is Rodney Sykes and I'm here to share my thoughts about things I read and see online! I have found success as a professional web designer, but my primary goal is to help others achieve their own financial independence through the power of the internet. I believe that by utilizing our minds and talents, rather than relying solely on physical labor, we can achieve great things and build a better future for ourselves.
