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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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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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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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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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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Why Three Chapters Of The Autobiography Of Malcolm X Were Never Published
"The Autobiography of Malcolm X" is a crucial text, but three removed chapters, thought to be too controversial, provide insight into Malcolm X's narrative.
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How Bobby Hutton's Murder Was A Turning Point For The Black Panthers
Bobby Hutton was a 17-year-old Black Panther Party member who was killed in a confrontation with the police.
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The Mystery Of The Unserved Warrant In The Emmett Till Case
Nearly 70 years since the murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, a mysterious unserved warrant in the case has turned up against his accuser.
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Inside Sojourner Truth's Complicated Relationship With Frederick Douglass
Two of the most popular names associated with the abolitionist movement are Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass. Here's a look at their relationship.
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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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How Hattie McDaniel Helped Save An Affluent African American Neighborhood
Hattie McDaniel is best remembered for her role as Mammy in the 1939 film "Gone With the Wind." But she also helped save an African American neighborhood.
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Why Juneteenth Lost Popularity During The Era Of Jim Crow
Juneteenth is a national holiday and marks the day when all corners of the U.S. received word of emancipation. It lost popularity in Jim Crow and here's why.
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What Did Early Juneteenth Celebrations Look Like?
Former enslaved people began to celebrate Juneteenth in 1866. The holiday combines "June" and "nineteenth" and commemorates the news that slavery ended.
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How A Small Village In Mexico Came To Celebrate Juneteenth
Increasing awareness of the tragic legacy of enslaved peoples in the United States has given rise to Juneteenth celebrations, which also have spread to Mexico.
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