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Black History
These twin sisters just bought Woodland Plantation, where America’s largest slave revolt began in 1811
Growing up in Wallace, Louisiana, Jocyntia “Jo” Banner and her sister Joyceia “Joy” Banner first heard of the enslaved people’s uprising in 1811 from their grandmother. Today, the sisters have endeavored to obtain the property where the largest slave rebellion in American history began. Their grandmother recounted the tale of how people who revolted and…
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How this teacher is taking Black History Month to another level by dressing up as historical figures
Tamika Burton uses her talents to push the boundaries of education. In her Black History class,...
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Five interesting things about African jews you probably didn’t know
Much of the Arabian penunsula- situated northeast of Africa on the Arabian Plate and includes...
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How famed activist Angela Davis narrowly escaped the death penalty in 1972
In October 1970, American political activist Angela Davis was arrested after a warrant was...
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Look of the Week: David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo attended the Selma premiere at The Newseum in Washington, DC wearing all black denim.
