History à la Carte: Running for Freedom: Enslaved Runaways in NC, 1775–1840

Click on the link to apply.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-a-la-carte-running-for-freedom-enslaved-runaways-in-nc-17751840-tickets-53699063344

Brothers Jussie Smollett And Jake Smollett Join The Fight To Save All-Women’s HBCU Bennett College

A total of $5 million is reportedly needed by February 1, 2019 in order to keep the school in good standing: https://t.co/oV1sFmPDll

— ESSENCE (@Essence) December 24, 2018

Fannie Lou Hamer

Family, please always remember Fannie Lou Hamer, one of the most important and powerful women of the Civil Rights era. Please teach your children about her. She did get real tired, but she never stopped fighting for her people's freedom. #VotingMatters #PoorPeoplesCampaign pic.twitter.com/MnH0cym2aU

— Ohio Poor People's Campaign (@OhioPPC) September 2, 2018

Today is Juneteenth!

Today is #Juneteenth! It was on this day in 1865 that the news that enslaved people were now free reached Texas — 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was put into effect. Read more about the history and the celebrations of Juneteenth at https://t.co/x4ebBHw0mJ pic.twitter.com/GczpXPN6RG

— Harriet Tubman Byway (@Tubman_Byway) June 19, 2018

Talladega College Museum to House Historic Amistad Murals

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http://diverseeducation.com/article/118077/

Ida From Abroad by Michelle Duster

For those who are inspired by my great-grandmother #Idabwells I reproduced the articles she wrote during her 1894 speaking tour around England in my book. https://t.co/vrMHpk4O9q

— Mldwrites (@MichelleDuster) June 7, 2018

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Fannie Jackson Coppin became principal of the Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia in 1869!

 

In 1869, #FannieJacksonCoppin became principal of the Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia, making her the first African American woman to receive the title of school principal, a position she would hold until 1906. #NationalTeachersDay pic.twitter.com/vM4GyvgMZd

— The Wright Museum (@TheWrightMuseum) May 8, 2018

Rev. William Barber Delivers Masterful History Lesson, Declares ‘It’s Movement Time Again’

Gladys West Finally Gets Credit for Pivotal Work on the GPS

Hidden no more, mathematician, Gladys West finally gets the credit she deserves for her pivotal work on the GPS #WeAreBlackHistory https://t.co/PskV9JkxRn pic.twitter.com/tWNATIxJ6k

— Blavity (@Blavity) February 6, 2018

Happy Birthday Rosa Parks

As we honor Rosa Parks on her birthday today, we must remember these words and continue to resist this administration's shameful actions at every turn. https://t.co/OARTZQVbh4 pic.twitter.com/0Y1D3QbIO0

— The Leadership Conference (@civilrightsorg) February 4, 2018

10 Affirming Black Books That Will Elevate Your Children’s Minds

10 Affirming Black Books That Will Elevate Your Children's Minds #ABSArchives https://t.co/s9tS5WjG41 pic.twitter.com/qVFYfUs2wG

— Atlanta Black Star (@ATLBlackStar) February 4, 2018

NFL Hall of Famer Alan Page Opens Slavery Exhibit In Minneapolis

Click on the link to read the article.

https://www.firstladyb.com/alan-page-slavery-exhibit-minneapolis/

28 Days, 28 Films for Black History Month

This is a great opportunity to watch 28 films! Watch, learn, and enjoy!

Black History Month

I believe we should learn factual new things constantly. We can make better choices when we have accurate information.