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African-American burial site discovered under paved parking lot in Tampa Bay
Old graves said to have been part of an African-American cemetery have been identified under a paved parking lot. Although the cemetery’s name is unknown, city and school officials call it “North...
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The story of George McLaurin, who excelled as University of Oklahoma’s first black student
Determined to access higher education, George W. McLaurin became the first African-American to attend the University of Oklahoma. Initially, the university denied him entry to its graduate program in education,...
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Not even a near-lynching or tornadoes could stop Laurence C. Jones in his quest to educate rural blacks
Some don’t find their life’s purpose until they die. Others find it late but for Laurence Clifton Jones, he found it early on in life. Upon graduating from the University of Iowa in 1908, Jones...
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How Charlie Sifford’s struggles against racism cleared the path for golf legend Tiger Woods
Sifford was a professional golfer who was the first African American to play on the PGA Tour. He won the Greater Hartford Open in 1967 and the Los Angeles Open in 1969. He also won the United Golf Association’s...
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When King of Hollywood Clark Gable demanded integration of washrooms for cast in the 30s
Clark Gable earned the title ‘King of Hollywood’ for his dominance as a leading male cast in movies. It is also that privilege which afforded him the right to demand for integration of washrooms...
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How Charles French swam eight hours in shark waters to save 15 U.S sailors in WWII
Charles Jackson French’s name might not be a household one, but he was once named the Hero of the Year by the Chicago Defender. French, a United States Navy Messman, swam through shark-infested waters...
