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Black Founding Fathers and the Second Declaration of Independence
In 1864, a petition for voting rights was presented in person to Lincoln and Congress by two Creoles of color. I would call this document, known as The 1000 Man Petition, America’s Second Declaration of Independence. Currently, there is an all-out assault on diversity and inclusion of people of color in American history. The current…
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Juneteenth: Time for a new view on the freeing of the last slaves in Texas
As we join Juneteenth celebrations throughout the country this week, marking the day in Texas...
