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Negro National League By Denicia Crutcher-Lyons
The Nego League Slogan, “We are the ship, All else the sea.” Baseball has long been known as America’s favorite pastime since the Civil War. The military, companies, and...
Zoot Suits by Denicia Crutcher-Lyons
As early as the 1920s, Zoot Suits could be seen in Black communities. It was a suit that was very recognizable for its oversized fit upon the wearer. The shoulders were...
The History of the “Colored Schools” in the United States By Bettye Haskins
The thirst for knowledge has always been a part of the culture of the African diaspora. From some accounts, 30% of enslaved people came from Timbuktu, a city long synonymous...
Resilience in Art by Denicia Crutcher-Lyons
“We know we are beautiful. And ugly too…"-Langston Hughes 1926 ...
Gilded Age For All Americans by Denicia Crutcher-Lyons
Mark Twain coined the term "Gilded Age" to describe the periodic transformation from post-Civil War and a failed Reconstruction to a time of vast growth in American...
Creole History by Denicia Crutcher-Lyons
Creole history is very deeply rooted in Louisiana history. The Creole culture consists of ones who descended from the enslaved, French, and Spanish colonists who came to...
Gerrit Smith (1797-1874)
Some historians do not share the stories of cooperation between Black and White abolitionists united in a common cause of providing freedom for runaways. In addition,...
Removing Generalizations & Stereotypes by Denicia Crutcher-Lyons
Black history is a complex tapestry woven with diverse experiences, cultures, struggles, and triumphs. It spans centuries marked by cultural traditions, intellectual...
A Message to Supporters
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