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Black History Month - Facts and Contributions
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items Black Americans have contributed a lot to the country. There is no American history without Black Americans. As someone who is super proud of my heritage and race, this list illustrates that.
Sections
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From Slavery to Civil Rights
Inventions Made By Black Americans
Literary Greatness
Rights Won In America
A People of Song and Dance
From Slavery to Civil Rights
To understand a people, you have to know there history. Here are historical facts of Black Americans starting from the beginning.
Black people were human trafficked from various West African countries via boat, to work for free. This lasted hundreds of years.
Slavery in the United States
In the year of 1865, slavery was no longer legal in the United States of America.
13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Abolition of Slavery ...
Roots was a show created about slavery, where the infamous Gambian slave, Kunta Kinte, was the main character. This was based off of a true story. The main character spent most of his life in Maryland, my birthplace.
Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorial
When it comes to black history, many people are aware of the civil rights era. This is where people such as MLK, Malcom X and Rosa Parks made strides to benefit the black community.
Civil Rights Movement: Timeline, Key Events & Leaders
Here’s some history from my own state! I didn’t know this one until today.
How @baylifebrokerage celebrates #blackhistorymonth on the #chesapeake #lifeinsurancesavesthebay #baylife
This past weekend, I visited a black history free museum in Maryland. There were facts about Ms. Gloria.
How Gloria Richardson's Look of Righteous Indignation Became a …
I just love seeinv pictures of her! It is clear that she was for the movement and community.
Angela Davis ‑ Activist, Life & Books - HISTORY
Inventions Made By Black Americans
There are so many tools that we still utilize globally today, that Black Americans created.
This man created the fridge! I believe this is a little know American black history fact. I had to do a project on him in 9th grade, back in 2011.
Frederick McKinley Jones
The next time that you get into your car, remember that this man created the traffic light.
Safer Stop and Go: Garrett Morgan's Traffic Signal Legacy | FHWA
This lovely lady created the sanitary napkin. The reproductive system and our monthly cycles are important; I thank her!
Mary Kenner
I am in awe! I am just finding out about this genius today.
Dr. Charles Drew: A Pioneer in Blood Transfusions - Pieces of History
Watch the Netflix documentary on our Black American hair care pioneer.
Madam C.J. Walker | Inventions, Biography & Accomplishments
Literary Greatness
For many years, Black Americans were not allowed to read and or write. These authors are our ancestors wildest dreams.
Ms. Angelou is my favorite. I remember learning about her as a young child. A very eloquent woman with a story to tell and poems to perform.
Maya Angelou
If you ever get a chance, watch her speak in interviews. I bet you will be intrigued.
Toni Morrison
Harriet Beecher wrote a captivating autobiography describing the evils of slavery on American plantations.
Biography: Harriet Beecher Stowe - National Women's History Museum
James Baldwin doubled as a familiar face in the civil rights movement and as an author.
James Baldwin
Rights Won In America
After slavery was abolished, Black Americans were still treated as second class citizens. Here are some significant strides that we fought for.
Voting is a big deal to many Black Americans, because there was a time where we could not vote.
African American Voting Rights - Library of Congress
If you don't know about the right to integrated schools and Ruby Bridges, please read a quick article and or watch the movie.
Ruby Bridges - First Black Child to Integrate an All-White ...
This boycott started as an end to segregation on buses. This story is very popular, due to the influences of MLK and Rosa Parks.
Montgomery bus boycott
Ms. Chisholm a black politican. Black Americans have earned rights and exceeded in every sector of American history.
Shirley Chisholm ‑ Facts, Accomplishments & Legacy - HISTORY
A People of Song and Dance
Black Americans are known for our cadence and excellence, when it comes to music and dance.
This song was very political! Billie Holiday performed it across the country, regardless of the government's attempts to hinder her from doing so. She is also a Baltimore native!
Billie Holiday - "Strange Fruit" Live 1959 [Reelin' In The Years Archives]
Nina Simone was also someone who sung about political unrest. She actually went to live in West Africa, during some years of the civil rights movement.
Baltimore
Marvin is known for his sensual music, but he decided to created this hit song about what he saw going on around him.
What's Going On
I think most Americans know at least one song from Aretha. She was the first black woman to be inducted into the the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Aretha Franklin Becomes First Woman Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of ...
Did you know country music was created by black people?
A Dive into the Black History of Country Music - The Skidmore News
This was a great speech. I think we should all keep this in mind as a racial minority in America.
Watch Doechii Dedicate Her Grammys Speech to Black Girls ...