Join us on a tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Learn about the history and significance of this important museum from Lonnie Bunch, the museum’s founding director. Explore the exhibits and discover why this museum matters for preserving and sharing Black history in America. Take a virtual […]
#history #historical #historyfacts #slave #americanhistory #usnews source Related Posts Why Not Everyone Supports Black History Month Black History Month originated in 1925 when the second week of February was made Negro History Week since it contained Read more Black History- Black Actors in the 60s and 70s (When We SpeakTV) Alison Mills-Newman recalls her early […]
1712 – New York Slave Revolt Backstory: An uprising of enslaved Africans in New York City resulted in the deaths of nine white colonists and the execution of over 20 enslaved individuals. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are […]
1662 – Virginia’s Hereditary Slave Law Backstory: Virginia enacted a law that made the status of children (slave or free) dependent on the status of the mother, thereby institutionalizing hereditary slavery. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the […]
1705 – Virginia Slave Codes Expanded Backstory: Virginia expanded its slave codes, further curtailing the rights of enslaved people and establishing a more rigid racial hierarchy. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants of Africans forcibly brought […]
1680 – Virginia Slave Codes Backstory: Virginia enacted a series of laws restricting the movements and rights of enslaved people, laying the foundation for future slave codes. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants of Africans forcibly […]
1663 – Maryland Slave Law Backstory: Maryland passed a law declaring that all Africans brought into the colony would be slaves for life, further entrenching the institution of slavery. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants of […]
– believed to be America’s second black millionaire after Madam C.J. Walker as a teenager – At 18 Rector owned stocks and bonds, a boarding house, a bakery and the Busy Bee Café in Muskogee – The family lived in what was called the Rector Mansion in Kansas City Teacsher | Father | Activist ______________________________ […]
2022 Stack Family Lecture on American Numismatics: In the whole realm of material culture, very few objects can be unquestionably ascribed to the possession of African-Americans before 1865. However, in spite of the overall rarity of these sorts of items, two significant groups of intensely personal objects can be classed as “numismatic.” From 1783 to […]
Two men intervene in a Civil War reenactment to make it more realistic. About Key & Peele: Key & Peele showcases the fearless wit of stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele as the duo takes on everything from “Gremlins 2” to systemic racism. With an array of sketches as wide-reaching as they are cringingly accurate, […]