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Black History Facts February 19

Black History Facts February 19

The first licensed African American Female pilot was named Bessie Coleman. Born in Atlanta, Texas in 1892, Bessie Coleman grew up in a world of harsh poverty, discrimination and segregation.

Black History Facts February 19

The first licensed African American Female pilot was named Bessie Coleman. Born in Atlanta, Texas in 1892, Bessie Coleman grew up in a world of harsh poverty, discrimination and segregation.

Black History Facts February 18

Black History Facts February 18

Esther Jones was the real Betty Boop! The iconic cartoon character Betty Boop was inspired by a Black jazz singer in Harlem. Introduced by cartoonist Max Fleischer in 1930, the...

Black History Facts February 18

Esther Jones was the real Betty Boop! The iconic cartoon character Betty Boop was inspired by a Black jazz singer in Harlem. Introduced by cartoonist Max Fleischer in 1930, the...

Black History Facts February 17

Black History Facts February 17

One in four cowboys was Black, despite the stories told in popular books and movies. In fact, it's believed that the real “Lone Ranger” was inspired by an African American...

Black History Facts February 17

One in four cowboys was Black, despite the stories told in popular books and movies. In fact, it's believed that the real “Lone Ranger” was inspired by an African American...

Black History Facts February 16

Black History Facts February 16

The diverse history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.While Jewish and African American communities have a tumultuous shared history when it comes to the pursuit of civil rights, there is...

Black History Facts February 16

The diverse history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.While Jewish and African American communities have a tumultuous shared history when it comes to the pursuit of civil rights, there is...

Black History Facts February 15

Black History Facts February 15

Of the 12.5 million Africans shipped to the New World during the Transatlantic Slave Trade, fewer than 388,000 arrived in the United States.

Black History Facts February 15

Of the 12.5 million Africans shipped to the New World during the Transatlantic Slave Trade, fewer than 388,000 arrived in the United States.

Black History Facts February 14

Black History Facts February 14

The earliest recorded protest against slavery was by the Quakers in 1688.Quakers, also known as “The Society of Friends,” have a long history of abolition. But it was four Pennsylvania...

Black History Facts February 14

The earliest recorded protest against slavery was by the Quakers in 1688.Quakers, also known as “The Society of Friends,” have a long history of abolition. But it was four Pennsylvania...