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Where Was the 1st Underground Railroad?

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals a surprising fact about the Underground Railroad that challenges our understanding of American history.

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How We Can Truly Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) holds a picture of the three CORE workers killed during Freedom Summer in Mississippi, 1964. The three were registering black voters.

Marion Wright Edelman argues that we must redeem the soul of America to honor Dr. King because it won’t happen by chance.

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Don Cheadle, Sole Non-White Winner At Last Night’s Golden Globe Awards. Ho-Hum…

Tambay Obenson opines about the lack of racial representation at one of the biggest entertainment awards ceremonies.

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12 Films That Dared to Tackle Slavery From Roots to Django Unchained

Check out these stories on the big screen if you want to learn more about the enslavement of African people.

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Get Well Soon, Madiba

Beloved activist and former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, has been hospitalized due to poor health.

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George Washington’s Runaway Slave, Harry

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Americans may be less familiar with one of their founding father’s involvement with slavery, including his runaway slave.

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Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s Food Stamp Challenge

Newark’s mayor issued a challenge to others to live off food stamps over Twitter, and he’s willing to do the same.

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Who Was Africa’s 1st Ambassador to Europe?

Few people have heard of Chrachanfusus, an ambassador from the African nation of Kongo who traveled to Europe.

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Today We Celebrate the Life of Dr. Horace M. Bond, Educator and Trailblazer

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Horace Mann Bond was a scholar who used his incredible intellect to teach others about civil rights and Black culture.

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Who Was the First African American?

Henry Louise Gates Jr. dispels a myth about African immigrants to America and introduces readers to the man with the honors of being first.

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