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Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2025 by rikyrah

African American Contributions to Memorial Day National Mall and Memorial Parks “Louisiana furnished 24,000 Black men to help put down the rebellion. You talk about strewing flowers upon the graves of our departed Comrades. Who are the ones that do … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2024 by rikyrah

African American Contributions to Memorial Day National Mall and Memorial Parks “Louisiana furnished 24,000 Black men to help put down the rebellion. You talk about strewing flowers upon the graves of our departed Comrades. Who are the ones that do … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2023 by rikyrah

Something else Black people gave to America. https://twitter.com/blackownedsc/status/1661843567839420435?s=19 Today, Vice President Harris delivered a historic commencement address at West Point – the first woman ever to do so. pic.twitter.com/RgpeG8po7i — Rachel Palermo (@RachelPalermo46) May 27, 2023 Vice President Kamala Harris … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 30, 2022 by rikyrah

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! Memorial Day, AKA Decoration Day, was originally started by freedmen. The History Channel & many other credible historians have confirmed that the popular holiday, in fact, initially an event held by newly liberated Blacks in Charleston, SCReceipts … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 31, 2021 by rikyrah

Happy Memorial Day. As we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. On #MemorialDay, let’s remember that Black Americans served and sacrificed on the basis of what the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. called “a promissory note” for equality & … Continue reading →

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