Historical Highlights The First African American to Speak in the House Chamber
February 12, 1865
On this date, Preacher Henry Highland Garnet became the first African American to speak in the House Chamber when he addressed a crowd of worshippers ...
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Donald Trump’s outrageous comment on Rihanna riles fans
Story by Arthur Weinstein •
Millions of people around the world are looking forward to watching Rihanna perform during the Super Bowl LVII halftime show.
Donald Trump is not one of them. ...
Posted Sunday, February 12th 2023 at 8:26AM
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We are edging closer with conflict between America, China and Russia. Some say that America is already at war with Russia. But, lets us speak....that is Black Americans. America's agenda is not my agenda and should not be your agenda.....If the war ...
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Pullman Porters
They were overworked, underpaid and demeaned, but generations of porters on the Pullman Palace Car Company helped promote the rights and futures of African Americans.
HISTORY.COM EDITORSUPDATED:OCT 8, 2021ORIGINAL:FEB 11, 2019
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Clifford Alexander Jr.
Clifford Leopold Alexander Jr. (September 21, 1933 – July 3, 2022) was an American lawyer, businessman and public servant from New York City. He first served on the National Security Council during the Kennedy administration ...
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On This Day In History: Robert C. Weaver Becomes The First Black Person Appointed To A Presidential Cabinet
President Lyndon B. Johnson established HUD and appointed Black economist Robert Weaver to lead the agency paving the way for new leaders t ...
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"..One of the disgusting legacies after 9/11 has been the targeting and racism against
Muslim-Americans throughout the United States of America,
The 100% evangelical Republican Party continues attacks of racism and incitement of
violence ...
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JAMES WEST Biography
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Born: February 10, 1931
Birth Location: Farmville, Virginia
Electrical engineer James Edward West was born on February 10, 1931 in Farmville, Virginia to Samuel Edward and Matilda West. At various points, his f ...
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The Civil Rights Act Of 1964
On February 10, 1964, the United States House of Representatives passed The Civil Rights Act of 1964 after 70 days of debate.
The Act made discrimination illegal on the basis of race, color, religion, national origi ...
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80 Powerful Black History Month Quotes That Will Inspire You and Move You
Story by Lynnette Nicholas •
Being Black in America is an honor and a privilege. Black people in this country have endured and overcome so much while simultaneously cont ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 4:49PM
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Black history is American history. We must face facts, face fears and face forward.
We isolate Black history, setting it apart from Americana. The 'Black history' we celebrate is essential American history, relevant not just for those of African d ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 12:30PM
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