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Jan 30, 2012 at 9:18 am

Our History Makers: Martin Luther King Jr.

Our History Makers: Martin Luther King Jr.


Northerners often depict the South as backwards and racist. During the Civil Rights Movement, the South gave the North plenty of reasons to feel superiors. Snarling dogs, skin bruising water hoses and lynch mobs didn’t help the South’s image.

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Your Black History: Did You Know Black Babies Were Once Used as Alligator Bait? [VIDEO]

Your Black History: Did You Know Black Babies Were Once Used as Alligator Bait? [VIDEO]

In this shocking video, the story is told about how black babies were once used as alligator bait. A curious historian traces the dark past to try to explain why black babies…

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Al Sharpton

Jun 29, 2010 at 9:55 am

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Black History Facts: Elijah McCoy

Black History Facts: Elijah McCoy

Inventor and manufacturer, born in Canada. His African-American parents had fled from Kentucky to escape slavery.

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Warren Ballentine

May 19, 2010 at 2:09 pm

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5 Songs For Malcolm X On His Birthday

5 Songs For Malcolm X On His Birthday

“Self Destruction” starts off with a Malcolm X sample and carries his message of stopping the violence in the Black community.

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Al Sharpton

Apr 30, 2010 at 4:10 pm

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OPINION: Africans Are As Much To Blame For Slavery As Anyone

OPINION: Africans Are As Much To Blame For Slavery As Anyone

THANKS to an unlikely confluence of history and genetics — the fact that he is African-American and president — Barack Obama has a unique opportunity to reshape the debate over one of the most contentious issues of America’s racial legacy: reparations…

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News Talk 216

Feb 24, 2010 at 9:38 am

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January 18, 1958: The NHL Is Integrated

January 18, 1958:  The NHL Is Integrated

On January 18, 1958 the first African American played for the NHL. Read the story of Willie O’Ree here.

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News Talk 216

Feb 22, 2010 at 7:00 am

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January 4, 1976 FBI Conspiracy Against Black Militant Groups Is Uncovered

January 4, 1976 FBI Conspiracy Against Black Militant Groups Is Uncovered

January 4, 1976 opened America’s eyes to the unlawful acts that the FBI was conducting against black militant groups. Read the report findings and see senate hearing video here.

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News Talk 216

Feb 18, 2010 at 7:45 am

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Celebrating Jackie Robinson

Celebrating Jackie Robinson

The legendary Jackie Robinson made history on April 15, 1947 when he took his place on the field with the Dodgers. Let’s go back in time and follow the career of Jackie Robinson.

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News Talk 216

Feb 16, 2010 at 7:30 am

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Easter Sunday 1939 – Marian Anderson Is Denied The Right To Perform At Constitution Hall

Easter Sunday 1939 – Marian Anderson Is Denied The Right To Perform At Constitution Hall

Most Americans best remember Marian Anderson for her conscience-grabbing concert at the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday, 1939 after she was denied the use of Constitution Hall, an arena that, from 1935 to 1952, opened its doors to white artists only. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, appalled at the Hall’s racist action, opened the Lincoln Memorial for Anderson’s concert. As Abraham Lincoln’s statue watched over her from behind, Anderson gave an extraordinary performance that will go down in history as one

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Feb 12, 2010 at 8:00 am

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February 1909 – Mamie Smith Records The First Blues Record

February 1909 – Mamie Smith Records The First Blues Record

Mamie Smith was the first to record a blues record back in 1920. She paved the way for all future musicians of those times. Take a walk back with us as we celebrate Mamie Smith.

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