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Five myths about church and state in America
The facts presented in this article may surprise some and educate others. Five myths about church and state in America – The Washington Post.
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Tagged Church-State Relations, history, United States
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Malcolm X Family Feud Thwarts Efforts to Publish Works
This is so sad from a historical perspective and tragic that the family is divided. Malcolm X Family Feud Thwarts Efforts to Publish Works – NYTimes.com.
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Tagged african american, Betty Shabazz, black, history, Malcolm X, New York
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At Fort Lee, Bingham becomes first female commandant of the Quartermaster School
Congratulations to Col. Gwen Bingham (soon to be Brigadier Gen. Bingham) on her historic accomplishment. At Fort Lee, Bingham becomes first female commandant of the Quartermaster School | Richmond Times-Dispatch.
U.S. Coast Guard appoints first black female helicopter pilot
Congratulations to Lt. La’Shanda Holmes! This has been a historic year in the U.S. Coast Guard for african americans. In May, Vice Admiral Manson K. Brown became Commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area and Coast Guard Defense Force West. Remember, we live history … Continue reading
Farrakhan’s ‘Million Man March’ 15 years later: Much ado about nothing
It’s true the promise the Million Man March is yet to be achieved. Fifteen years ago it was still more about “me” than “we” or “us”. Fifteen years ago, in 1995 unemployment was 5.6%, stamps cost .32 cents, Bill Clinton … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, anniversary, black, history, Louis Farrakhan, Million Man March, pledge, United States
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Rosa Parks Had a Radical Side: Championing the Rights of Rape Victims
A fascinating article that offers a glimpse of a side of Rosa Parks that is not explained in history books, nor is readily known. At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance — a New … Continue reading
U.K. recluse found to be war heroine after death
There are many persons in the U.K. and the U.S. not just from WWII but from every conflict and some in “peace time” that performed heroic acts for their country who cannot and will not discuss their actions. There are … Continue reading
Civil Rights Photographer Unmasked as Informant
Wow!! History reveals itself everyday. It is not surprising that the FBI was able to penetrate the inner sanctum of the civil rights movement so deeply. J. Edgar Hoover considered the movement as domestic terrorism in today’s vernacular. As my … Continue reading