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Know Your History! Juanita Craft

By: Nevaeh Richardson Did you know that the State Fair of Texas once had a policy of admitting Blacks only on “Negro Achievement Day?” Well,...

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Know Your History: Texas supercentenarian Richard Overton

By: Nevaeh Richardson During a time when we are stressing that “Black Lives Matter,” we want to celebrate the life of a Texan who definitely...

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Know your history: Houston saxophonist Arnett Cobb

Know your history! Learn more about legendary Houston saxophonist Arnett Cobb....

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Know your history: Houston humanitarian Mickey Leland

George Thomas (Mickey) Leland was born in Lubbock, Texas, on November 27, 1944. His maternal grandfather nicknamed him "Mickey." Shortly after his birth, his parents...

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Affirmative Action, Diversity or Tokenism?

How many times have we heard this phrase, "I'm not a racist, I have many Black friends," and have you taken a good, long look...

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Know your ‘Black History’: Mary Ellen Pleasant

We've all heard of Madame CJ Walker, who is famously thought to be the first Black female millionaire, but have you ever heard of Mary...

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Black History: Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit”

Many may not realize, but legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday was a big part of the Civil Rights Movement. In fact, her 1939 song about...

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‘Black Love’ under attack in AmeriKKKa

Ever since they brought us to AmeriKKKa in chains, they've been on a mission to emasculate the Black man and tear apart our families. And...

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Houston Black History: Ovide Duncantell

For more than the last four decades, Houstonians proudly line the streets for the annual Black Heritage Society’s MLK Parade, but do you know who...

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‘Father of Black History’

Even though "Black" history is "American" history, and should be celebrated year-round, the entire month of February is designated as the official month for people...

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