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Zoot Suits by Denicia Crutcher-Lyons

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...

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Resilience in Art by Denicia Crutcher-Lyons

Resilience in Art by Denicia Crutcher-Lyons

“We know we are beautiful. And ugly too…"-Langston Hughes 1926                                                                                                               ...

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Gerrit Smith (1797-1874)

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,...

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A Message to Supporters

A Message to Supporters

We invite you to join us in an endeavor beyond a book's pages. It's a journey into the heart of humanity's shared history, a chance to amplify the Black voices that have...

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