Tag: African American history
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John Willis Menard was elected as the first Black man to the U.S. House 157 years ago, challenging racism and shaping Louisiana’s political legacy.
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At 23, historian Maurice Imhoff celebrates Michigan’s first Black regiment in his new book, honoring the young freedom fighters who helped shape American history.
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Former Philadelphia Mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr.’s papers join Temple’s Blockson Collection, preserving the legacy of the city’s first Black leader and social innovator.
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Hack and James Henry Holloman rose from slavery to become Southampton County’s first Black landowners and voters, leaving a legacy of resilience, faith, and civic leadership that still inspires generations today.
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The historic Threatt Filling Station, the first Black-owned gas station on Route 66, has been restored and honored with a Route 66 monument, preserving its legacy as a safe haven for Black travelers during Jim Crow.
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Pamela Carter made history as Indiana’s first Black and first woman Attorney General in 1993. Learn about her trailblazing career, achievements, and lasting impact on politics and law.
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Malinda Russell’s A Domestic Cook Book is the first cookbook authored by an African American woman. Published in 1866, it captures 19th-century Southern cuisine and continues to inspire today.
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Discover the inspiring story of Ruby Cora Webster, SCSU’s first Black graduate, who overcame racial barriers to earn her degree in 1909 and left a lasting legacy in education.
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Rabbi Alysa Uriel Stanton, the first African American woman rabbi, leads with faith and unity at Denver’s Temple Emanuel, inspiring inclusivity.
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George Washington Carver National Monument is the first monument dedicated to an African American and a non-president, celebrating Carver’s revolutionary contributions to agriculture and his legacy.
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