Race riot in Connecticut

Franklin, John Hope (1915--2009)

John Hope Franklin, one of the nations leading historians, is the only African American who has served as president of both the American Historical Association (AHA) and the Organization of American Historians

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Mar

25

2009

Enslavement: 1619 to 1696

Historian Frances Latimer argues that enslavement happened one law at a time, one person at a time. As the American colonies grew throughout the 17th Century, human bondage transformed from indentured servitude to a life of

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College of Charleston Remains Focused on Efforts to Improve Diversity, Inclusion

It’s been an unprecedented time in the Holy City and around the United States as people of all ages and races have taken to the streets in recent days to fight for social justice following the death of George Floyd, a black man, as a result of a forceful arrest by Minneapolis police

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Source: The Charleston Chronicle

Andrew Young

Andrew Jackson Young Jr. (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat, and activist. Beginning his career as a pastor, Young was an early leader in the Civil Rights Movement, serving as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a close confidant to

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Boxer Larry Holmes - Fight-by-Fight Career Record

Larry Holmes posted a remarkable 69 wins, including 44 KOs against only six losses, during a career that spanned nearly three decades. Holmes, whose, left jab is rated among the best in boxing history, according to Wikipedia, was the World Boxing Council heavyweight champ from 1978 to 1983. He also

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Houston, Charles Hamilton (1895-1950)

Charles Hamilton Houston, a renowned civil rights attorney, was widely recognized as the architect of the civil rights strategy that led to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1954 decision, Brown v. Board of Education. He was also a mentor to Thurgood Marshall who successfully litigated the pivotal Brown

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Source: Black Past

Apr

22

1950

Blacks in Western Art 1.mov

The Image of the Black

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Georgia Aquarium announces new baby beluga whale | The Atlanta Voice

The Georgia Aquarium has announced the birth of its newest beluga

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

Downing, Henry Francis (1846-1928)

Henry Francis Downing was an author, playwright, consul and sailor. He was born in New York City in 1846, the son of Henry and Nancy Downing. His family maintained an oyster business that had been owned by his grandfather, Thomas Downing, a well known freeman. His uncle was famed New York

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Offers Free “Talking About Race” Web Portal

Research shows that many people feel they do not have the information needed to discuss race in a way that is candid, safe and respectful of other viewpoints and a wealth of resources to inform and guide discussions—videos, role-playing exercises, targeted questions and more, said

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L.A. Times To Settle Suit Over Race and Gender Bias, As Editor Promises Change

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HHW Gaming: ‘Tom Clancy’s The Divsion 2’s’ Second Raid “Operation Iron Horse” Announced

Source: Ubisoft / The Division

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Chelsea Phaire, 10, Donates Over 1,500 Art Kits to Kids in Foster Care and Homeless Shelters During COVID-19 Crisis

Chelsea Phaire, a 10-year-old from Danbury, Connecticut, has sent more than 1,500 children in homeless shelters and foster care homes art kits to give them something to play and create with during these extra-stressful times brought on by the coronavirus

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Thompson, John Edward West (1855-1918)

John Edward West Thompson was an African American non-career diplomat. He served as U.S. Minister Resident/Consul General to Haiti from June 30, 1885 to October 17, 1889. Thompson simultaneously served as U.S. Chargé dAffaires to Santo Domingo (now the Dominican Republic) from 1885 to

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Race riot, Springfield, Illinois

Race riot, Springfield, Illinois. Troops called out. Riot led to the founding of NAACP. (8/14-19).

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Aug

14

1908

Race, Family, and Real Estate: Beryl Satter's Family Properties

In her new book, Family Properties: Race, Real Estate, and the Exploitation of Black Urban America, historian Beryl Satter puts a human face on the often told story of racial discrimination in urban housing by following the career of her father, Chicago attorney Mark J. Satter, who was both an

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Motley, Constance Baker (1921-2005)

Constance Baker Motley was born on September 14, 1921 in New Haven, Connecticut. She was the ninth child in a family of 12 children. Her parents were emigrants from the island of Nevis in the West Indies. Motley grew up attending New Haven’s integrated public schools and soon became an avid

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Source: Black Past

Sep

28

2005

Voices of the Civil War Episode 3: "Contrabands"

In Episode 3, we look at the flight of African Americans to northern lines to find freedom and fight with the Union Army. Three enslaved blacks, Frank Baker, Shepard Mallory, and James Townsend, flee to Union lines where General Benjamin Butler coins the term, Contraband of war, and begins a new

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Source: AA Studies Research Guide

John Brown and His Raid on Harpers Ferry - Birthday

John Brown was born on May 9, 1800 in Torrington, Connecticut.

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May

9

1800

"A Better Chance" Helps Students of Color Attend Top Private Schools

The scholarship organization A Better Chance, founded in 1963, has provided many students of color with the chance to attend college-prep private schools and public schools across the country. Their mission clearly illustrates the goal of the organization: Our mission is to increase substantially

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Stockpiling?

WASHINGTON–At least 22 states, including Oklahoma, have obtained a total of more than 10 million doses of malaria drugs to treat COVID-19 patients despite warnings from doctors that more tests are

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Source: The Black Chronicle

African American History Bibliography Authors & Editors

Abajian, James de T. Blacks in Selected Newspapers, Censuses and Other Sources: An Index to Names and Subjects Yes

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When Blacks Succeed: The 1906 Atlanta Race Riot

This is part four of the award winning documentary When Blacks Succeed: The 1906 Atlanta Race RIot

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Three Students Make History at Northwestern University as the First All-Black MFA Directing Cohort

Assistant directing: Nina Simone: Four Women (Arena Stage), In the Heights (Seattle Rep), Quixote Nuevo (Hartford Stage/Huntington Theatre Company), and The Luckiest People (Actors Theatre of

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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

Hosanna School Museum’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Commemorates 400 Years of Perseverance Through History, Culture and Achievement | Afro

Hosanna School Museum’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Commemorates 400 Years of Perseverance Through History, Culture and Achievement

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Left of Black with Monica R. Miller

Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal and Monica R. Miller discuss the Black Lives Matter movement from a variety of angles- religion, hip hop and

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Source: AA Studies Research Guide

Timeline 1800-1859: African American History and Women

[Previous] [Next] • Ohio Constitution adopted, outlawing slavery and prohibiting free blacks from voting • James Callendar accused Thomas Jefferson of keeping as his concubine, one of his own slaves -- Sally Hemings. The accusation was first published in the Richmond Recorder. • (February 11) Lydia

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Systemic Racism Makes Covid-19 Much More Deadly For African-Americans

A long and well-documented history of systematic discrimination against Black people regularly leads to worse underlying health conditions for African-Americans that make it more likely they become severely ill during this pandemic and die from the

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Kwame Kilpatrick denied early release from prison hit hard by COVID-19 outbreak

(Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty

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It's back to business, but not business as usual

In Connecticut, restaurants are reopening with outdoor-only dining and tables six feet

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