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[Black History] A Brief History of Hampton University
“The thing to be done was clear: to train selected Negro youth who should go out and teach and lead their people first by example, by getting land and homes; to give them not a dollar that they could earn for themselves; to teach respect for labor, to replace stupid drudgery with skilled hands, and…
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[Black History] A Brief History of Florida A & M University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was founded as the State Normal College for Colored Students, and on October 3, 1887, it began classes with fifteen students and two instructors. Today, FAMU, as it has become affectionately known, is the premiere school among historically black colleges and universities.
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[Black History] A Brief History of Howard University
In November 1866, shortly after the end of the Civil War, members of the First Congregational Society of Washington considered establishing a theological seminary for the education of African-American clergymen. The new institution was named for General Oliver O. Howard, a Civil War hero who was both a founder of the University and, at the…
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[Black History] I am Marcus Garvey
I am Marcus Garvey. I united 4 million African Americans in 1920, created the Red, Black, and Green flag, published an multinational newspaper, launched an international shipping company, and inspired generations of civil rights leaders.
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The Negro Motorist Green Book: Looking back to a time when Blacks had no choice but to support Black business
For almost three decades beginning in 1936, many African-American travelers relied on a booklet to help them decide where they could comfortably eat, sleep, buy gas, find a tailor or beauty parlor, shop on a honeymoon to Niagara Falls, or go out at night.
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Lousiana launches iPhone app for its African American Heritage Trail
The Louisiana Office of Tourism recently launched a new iPhone app that will take visitors to African American museums, heritage sites, institutions and cultural attractions in all corners of Louisiana.
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Forgotten 1800’s African American city discovered in New Jersey
A group of Temple University archaeology students and volunteers is currently excavating what may be one of the most important African American historical sites in New Jersey.
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First African-American genomes completed
Researchers recently compiled the complete genetic instruction books for two people of mixed ethnic ancestry — a Mexican-American and an African-American.