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Seventh Anniversary of the 2010 grand opening of Slavery Memorial/President’s House
Join Avenging The Ancestors Coalition (ATAC) in celebration of the seventh anniversary of the 2010 grand opening of the Slavery Memorial/President’s House. http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20101216_OUT_OF_SLAVERY__THE_PRESIDENT_S_HOUSE.html?amphtml=y
Did you know that a white woman- with ties to Philadelphia – was one of the worst slavery monster in U.S. history
Did you know that a white woman – with ties to Philadelphia – was one of the worst slavery monster in U.S. history? Historians refer to her as a major conductor of the “Reverse Underground Railroad.” Irefer to her as the “Reverse Harriet Tubman.” In the 1820s in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Patty (aka Lucretia
Michael Coard: Happy 217th birthday, Nat Turner!
The man known as Nat Turner was born 217 years ago on Oct. 2, 1800 in Southampton County, Va. I should point out that despite the fact that history books refer to this intelligent and literate individual as “Nat Turner,” he, his family, friends and followers never referred to him that way because he refused
Buhari and Dasuki: managing perceptions
While millions of Nigerians want the twins; Corruption and Impunity, caught, tied up, flogged and severely disabled, they also want this to be done within the boundaries of law, and accountability. The question is whether this administration realizes it or not. The revelations from the Department of State Security (DSS) and the former National Security
Why African Americans Should Be 1st in Line to Cuba
Why African Americans Should Be 1st in Line to Cuba As the U.S. Embassy opens in Havana for the first time in 54 years, we should learn the history that ties black Americans to the black population of the island. By: DeWayne Wickham Posted: July 20 2015 3:00 AM Old HavanaWikimedia Commons Havana: On a small cut of
Third Woman Who Police Claim Committed Suicide While In Police Custody Is Part Of Long Line Of Mysterious Deaths
Before Sandra Bland and Kindra Chapman, Kimberlee Randall King was allegedly found dead from hanging herself while in police custody. Her death and many others are linked to a string of “mysterious” hanging deaths of Black women while in police custody. There have also been a number of deaths of Black men and Black women
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Body Shaming Black Female Athletes Is Not Just About Race
Source: Time.com Date: 7/20/2015 Byline: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Body Shaming Black Female Athletes Is Not Just About Race Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Body Shaming Black Female Athletes Is Not Just About Race Kareem Abdul-Jabbar@kaj33 Julian Finney—Getty Images Serena Williams celebrates after winning the Final of the Ladies Singles against Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the day 12 of
Herman Cain for President and The Boondocks “Uncle Ruckus” for VIce President
Source: YouTube Date: June 11, 2011 Byline: ProductionXartStreet Herman Cain for President and The Boondocks “Uncle Ruckus” for VIce President Pro. X Presents: Fear Of A Black America pt. 2 — Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain for President and The Boondocks “Uncle Ruckus” for Vice President.