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Welcome to our history blog, where the echoes of the past resonate through captivating narratives and insightful analyses.

Dive into the annals of time as we unravel the forgotten tales, shed light on the unsung heroes, and explore the pivotal moments that have shaped civilizations across the globe.

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Four museums dedicated to extraordinary Black women

Museums are much more than repositories of artifacts; they are vessels of memory, culture, and identity. For Black women—a group…
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What do we get wrong about the March on Washington?

Today marks 60 years since the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I…
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The Atlanta Washerwomen’s strike of 1881: a bold action for justice

The Atlanta Washerwomen’s Strike of 1881 stands as one of the earliest and most significant labor movements led by African…
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For enslaved people, the holiday season was a time for revelry – and a brief window to fight back

During the era of slavery in the Americas, enslaved men, women and children also enjoyed the holidays. Slave owners usually…
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