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A Fisk University Professor’s Unusual View Of Education

Over the years there have been so many plans and programs designed to improve the quality of education in America. However, after all these plans and programs, politicians, educators, and others are still talking about how something needs to be … Continue reading

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The First African American Medical Doctor

Dr. James McCune Smith was a great American who overcame tremendous obstacles to become a first in black history.  He was born a slave in 1813. He received his freedom as a result of the Emancipation Act of the State of … Continue reading

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Leader Of A World Wide Revival, William J. Seymour — My 3rd Greatest American

William J. Seymour is my third greatest American of all time. He was born in 1870 in Centerville, Louisiana to former slaves. He grew up in the midst of poverty and racism and had little education — although he did … Continue reading

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Where Did Sojourner Truth Get Her Name?

One of the greatest Americans was a woman named Sojourner Truth.  She is a star of black history.  She escaped from slavery in the early 1800s and began to preach across the land.  She was a powerful and passionate speaker … Continue reading

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Why A White Guy Digs Into Black History

Every month is black history month to me.  I dig into all the black history I can find.  When I tell people that I am into reading and studying black history they usually look at me with a puzzled look … Continue reading

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