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Missouri Banned Education For Black People in 1847, John Berry Meachum Responded By Opening A ‘Floating Freedom School’

Missouri Banned Education For Black People in 1847, John Berry Meachum Responded By Opening A ‘Floating Freedom School’

John Berry Meachum was a founder of the oldest black church in Missouri, and a pioneer in the education in that state. Meachum was born in slavery in Goochland County, Virginia on May 3, 1789. Meachum owner, Paul Meachum, moved Meachum to North Carolina and then Kentucky, where Meachum learned several trades, which included carpenter. When he was 21, he had earned enough money from […]

Oregon School District Banned BLM Protest, Now Students In The District Participate In Slave Auction Where They Talked About How Much They’d Pay For Black Students

Oregon School District Banned BLM Protest, Now Students In The District Participate In Slave Auction Where They Talked About How Much They’d Pay For Black Students

An Oregon school district found out that some students were participating in the virtual “slave trade” on Friday according to KGW 8.  A letter was sent to parents on Sept. 14 the district said,  “We are deeply dismayed that this behavior and activity was exhibited by someone from our community. We condemn actions such as […]

Athletes Banned From Wearing ‘Black Lives Matter’ Apparel During Tokyo Olympics

Athletes Banned From Wearing ‘Black Lives Matter’ Apparel During Tokyo Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is prohibiting participants from wearing “Black Lives Matter” apparel at Olympic venues during the Tokyo games.  “A very clear majority of athletes said that they think it’s not appropriate to demonstrate or express their views on the field of play, at the official ceremonies or at the podium,” Kirsty Coventry, […]