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Kenny Akers
Jan 6, 20242 min read
Massachusetts enslaved people petitioned the legislature on January 6, 1773 Â
Massachusetts enslaved people petitioned the legislature for freedom. There is a record of eight freedom petitions during the...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 4, 20242 min read
The Moynihan Report, officially titled "The Negro Family: The Case For National Action,"
The Moynihan Report, officially titled "The Negro Family: The Case For National Action," was a landmark document released by the Office...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 4, 20242 min read
Congressional Black Caucus organized Jan 4, 1971 Â
Congressional Black Caucus organized Jan 4, 1971 On January 4, 1971, a significant milestone in American politics occurred with the...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 3, 20241 min read
The Tragic Shooting of Civil Rights Activist Sammy Younge, Jr.
The Tragic Shooting of Civil Rights Activist Sammy Younge, Jr, an active enlisted member in the United States Navy. The shooting of civil...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 2, 20242 min read
The Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871
The Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 was a landmark piece of legislation that sought to dismantle the Ku Klux Klan's organized acts of terror and...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 1, 20242 min read
The publication of the first issue of the Journal of Negro History on January 1, 1916
The publication of the first issue of the Journal of Negro History on January 1, 1916, marked a significant milestone in the study and...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 1, 20242 min read
On January 1, 1808, a monumental step towards the abolition of slavery was taken as Congress banned the slave trade.
On January 1, 1808, a monumental step towards the abolition of slavery was taken as Congress banned the slave trade. This legislation...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 1, 20242 min read
From Enslaved to Litigant: African Americans in Court in the Post-Civil War South
From enslaved to Litigant: African Americans in Court in the Post-Civil War South On January 1, 1854, a significant shift began taking...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 31, 20232 min read
New Year's Day was known as Hiring Day during slavery.
In American history, New Year's Day holds a complex and poignant significance within American history. For many enslaved individuals,...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 31, 20232 min read
The doors for the recruitment of black soldiers to join the fight for independence.
December 31, 1777, marked a significant turning point in American history. On this day, George Washington, the revered leader of the...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 31, 20232 min read
The Historical Legacy of Watch Night
On the eve of December 31, 1862, a significant event occurred in Rochester, New York. Residents of this vibrant city gathered in a vigil,...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 30, 20232 min read
"Don't Buy Where You Can't Work" campaign. (1929)
On December 30, 1929, a significant event in Chicago would ignite a movement for workers' rights and economic justice. This event marked...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 24, 20231 min read
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa — is a week-long celebration that was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of African Studies. It was specifically...
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