Category Archives: African Americans

Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on November 13, 2018 by

I miss the series “Underground.” How about you? I’m on a Harriet Tubman research trip. You know she’s from my home state of Maryland. I hope you enjoy these clips of historic sites, in honor of Harriet Tubman. And I’ve … Continue reading →

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GOP Senator David Perdue rips student’s phone for asking about @BrianKempGA racist voter registration scheme

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) ripped a phone out of a constituent’s hand late Saturday morning as the constituent was recording their encounter. The Republican senator was being asked a question about Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp‘s widely-reported attempts … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Beto O’Rourke has support of 97 percent of black voters

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

Ted Cruz is struggling to win over black voters according to a new poll, that despite that weakness shows the Republican senator with a healthy nine-point lead over Democrat Beto O’Rourke. Cruz is getting support from just three percent of … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on August 25, 2018 by

Happy Saturday Everyone. Here’s a prelude to Katherine Johnson’s 100th Birthday. On Sunday, Katherine Johnson celebrates her 100th birthday! 🎂🎉 Celebrate this milestone by sharing her inspiring story with your students. K-4: https://t.co/k9ntZrn4Gj5-8: https://t.co/7bMXnTMLgs#Happy100Katherine pic.twitter.com/8vnfoGmTnd — NASA Education (@NASAedu) August … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone! 22-Year-Old Ginai Seabron Surprised To Learn She’s The First Black Woman To Graduate From Virginia Tech’s Nanoscience Program  “Know that you aren’t the only one struggling. Keep pushing.” Ginai Seabron has made history as the first … Continue reading →

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The National Lynching Memorial Opens In Alabama

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, opening Thursday, stands high on a hillside overlooking downtown Montgomery, Ala. Beyond the buildings you can see the winding Alabama River and hear the distant whistle of a train — the nexus that … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Crimes Against Humanity, Current Events, Jim Crow laws, Lynching, Memorial, Murder, Open Thread, racial terror, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

Jane Matilda Bolin LL.B. (April 11, 1908 – January 8, 2007) was the first black woman to graduate from Yale Law School, the first to join the New York City Bar Association, and the first to join the New York … Continue reading →

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