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In 1926, a Harvard scholar by the name of Dr. Carter G. Woodson organized the first annual Negro History Week. The said event happened in the second week of February which also coincides with the birthdays of two great civil rights leaders: Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In honor of the
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(2007) Senator Barack Obama “Voting Rights March Commemoration Speech”
Here today, I must begin because at the Unity breakfast this morning I was saving for last and the list was so long I left him out after that introduction. So I’m going to start by saying how much I appreciate the friendship and the support and the outstanding work that he does each and every
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Post–Civil Rights era in African-American history
The Post–Civil Rights era in African-American history is defined as the time period in the United States since Congressional passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and the 1968 Fair Housing Act, major federal legislation that ended legal segregation, gained federal
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How Colin Kaepernick's Critics Missed the Mark
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sparked controversy after he was spotted sitting as the national anthem played during a preseason game Aug. 26. Asked why he chose to sit during the “Star-Spangled Banner,” the athlete said the move was a political statement against
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Black History Month on BlackPast.org
Every month is Black History Month here at BlackPast.org.  Nonetheless we recognize that hundreds of thousands of our visitors specifically seek out the website for information on African American history during the month of February.   We have gathered much of that data that may be helpful for
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African-American history
African-American history is the part of American history that looks at the African-American or Black American ethnic groups in the United States. Most African Americans are the descendants of Africans forcibly brought to and held captive in the United States from 1555 to 1865. Blacks from the
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Carter G. Woodson Tribute
This is the father of African American History and worthy of personal recognition during the month of February. Although there has been broad acceptance of Black History Month it is often at the expense of the price paid by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Lets never forget the fountainhead...and the one
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Scott, Timothy (1965- )
U.S. Senator from South Carolina, Timothy Eugene Scott is the first black Republican elected to the Senate from the South since Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce served in that body representing Mississippi from 1876 to 1881. He is also the first Republican Senator elected since Edward Brooke represented
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The Changing Definition of African-American History
Since the origins of the field in the late 19th century, scholars have devised more than one definition of what constitutes African-American history. Some intellectuals have viewed the field as an extension or corollary to American history. Some have stressed the influence of Africa on
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Black History Month Creation and Overview
Black History Month is a month set aside to learn, honor, and celebrate the achievements of black men and women throughout history. Since its inception, Black History Month has always been celebrated in February. Find out how Black History Month originated, why February was chosen, and what the
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BlackPast.org
BlackPast.org is a web-based reference center that is dedicated primarily to the understanding of African-American history and the history of people of African ancestry. In 2011 the American Library Associations Reference and User Services Association included it in its list of the 25 Best Free
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USA: Father, son nabbed for killing African American man
Georgia authorities in the United States have arrested a white father and son for the killing of a black man in
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African-Americans in Astronomy and Space
Black History Month began as Negro History Week first celebrated in 1926. Later evolving into Black History Month, it was the brainchild of Dr. Carter Woodson. Until that time, very little emphasis was placed on the study of African-American
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The Myth of the Buffalo Soldiers
Nineteenth Century African American soldiers who served in the Western United States have generally been known a “Buffalo Soldiers.”  In this article, however, military historian Frank N. Schubert, challenges modern popular perceptions of the soldiers, among them the significance of
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Howard University has been labeled “the capstone of Negro education,” because of its central role in the African American educational experience.  Among historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) Howard has produced the greatest number of graduates with advanced
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Black conservatism
Black conservatism is a political and social philosophy rooted in communities of African descent that aligns largely with the conservative ideology around the world. Since the Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968), the African American community has often identified politically with liberals. Black
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List of African-American United States Senators
The United States Senate has had ten African-American elected or appointed office holders.[1] The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, which is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States. The US Census Bureau defines African
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Carter G. Woodson
Carter Godwin Woodson (December 19, 1875 – April 3, 1950)[1] was an African-American historian, author, journalist and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Woodson was one of the first scholars to study African-American history. A founder of The Journal
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African American History
African American history entails the American history with regard to black ethnic group that formed its root in America after being enslaved by the whites in their homeland. The heinous tradition of holding blacks in captivity and enslaving them began in the mid 16th century and lasted till
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California’s Vote-by-Mail Election Push is Both Praised and Put Down | Post News Group
If you’re a registered voter in California, expect to receive a ballot from your county elections officials in the mail for the
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US Senate panel head steps aside
Republican Senator Richard Burr, chairman of the powerful US Senate Intelligence Committee, stepped down Thursday after the FBI seized his cellphone in a probe of alleged insider stock trading tied to the coronavirus
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BlackFacts.com Allows Parents to Give the Gift of Black History and Cultural Achievement to Their Children
This Black History Month, BlackFacts.com invites you to fill the minds of your loved ones, students and friends with more than gossip and negative
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The Association for the Study of African American Life and History: A Brief History
In the following account Professor Malik Simba of California State University, Fresno, describes the century-long histry of the largest organized body dedicated to the research and promotion of African American
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Tavis Smiley To Host Joint Interview With African American Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) And Tim Scott (R-S.C.)
Tavis Smiley on PBS, returning for its 12th season on Monday, Jan. 12, will feature a two-part, exclusive joint interview during its premiere week with the only two African Americans in the U.S. Senate – New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, and South Carolina Republican Tim
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Quintard Taylor Presentations on Film or Videotape, 1975-2016
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