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From Humble Beginnings in Texas Darion and Varion Walton, identical twin brothers from Jewett, Texas, grew up in a low-income, single-parent household. Raised by their hardworking mother, Sophia, the brothers…
In Ferguson, Missouri, Mike Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old Black teenager, was shot and killed by a police officer on August 9, 2014. His death and the circumstances surrounding it ignited…
Voting Rights Act of 1965 On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, a landmark piece of legislation that outlawed discriminatory voting practices targeting African…
Rosewood - In January 1923, the small, prosperous Black town of Rosewood, Florida, was burned to the ground. We have to acknowledge this as one of the worst racially motivated…
Tyler Perry’s journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming one of the most successful filmmakers, playwrights, and entrepreneurs in the world is nothing short of remarkable. Known for creating the…
On August 4, 1961, Barack Hussein Obama II was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.Obama would go on to make history as the 44th President of the United States. He served two…
In August 1944, Philadelphia was brought to a standstill—not by war, but by a battle over race and power. The Philadelphia Transit Strike, which lasted from August 1 to August…
On August 1, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 officially went into effect across the British Empire. This historic day is now commemorated as Emancipation Day. It marked the…
📜 Who Were the Buffalo Soldiers? The Buffalo Soldiers were originally members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments, which were formed in 1866 following the Civil War. Soon after, the 24th…
The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 happened on July 27, 1919. This was one of the deadliest race riots in American history. It began in Chicago, marking a dark and pivotal chapter…