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The Association for the Study of African American Life and History: A Brief History

In the following account Professor Malik Simba of California State University, Fresno, describes the century-long history of the largest organized body dedicated to the research and promotion of African American history. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is the oldest … Read More … Read MoreThe Association for the Study of African American Life and History: A Brief History

Camden, New Jersey Riots (1969 and 1971)

The city of Camden, New Jersey was the setting for two deadly race-related riots on September 2nd, 1969, and August 20th, 1971. Both riots were in response to alleged police brutality or murder, the victims being an unidentified young black girl, who was beaten by a white police officer in … Read More … Read MoreCamden, New Jersey Riots (1969 and 1971)

Robert Colescott (1925-2009)

Robert Colescott’s massive paintings evoke powerful emotions and thoughtful contemplation. For the past thirty years, Colescott has engaged themes of race, gender, and social inequality. His art is both highly charged and also intrinsically beautiful. In 1997, Colescott was the first African American painter to … Read More … Read MoreRobert Colescott (1925-2009)

Yannick Noah (1960- )

Yannick Noah is a former professional tennis player who is best known as the winner of the French Open in 1983 and later as the captain of the French Davis Cup and Fed Cup teams. After his tennis career ended Noah became a well-known pop … Read More … Read MoreYannick Noah (1960- )

Pittsburgh Courier (1907- )

The Pittsburgh Courier was established in 1907 by Edwin Harleston, an aspiring writer and security guard at the H.J. Heinz food packing plant. The Courier achieved national prominence after attorney Robert Lee Vann joined the newspaper in 1910. Vann’s original position at the Courier was … Read More … Read MorePittsburgh Courier (1907- )

Marva Collins (1936-2015)

Marva Collins was born in Monroeville, Alabama to Bessie and Henry Knight where her father, who had an indelible impact on her, was one of the richest black men in town. She attended segregated schools, and contrary to many views, these institutions were often places … Read More … Read MoreMarva Collins (1936-2015)

New York City NAACP Silent Protest Parade (1917)

The National Association of the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) Silent Protest Parade, also known as the Silent March, took place on 5th Avenue in New York City, New York on Saturday, July 28, 1917. This protest was a response to violence against African Americans, … Read More … Read MoreNew York City NAACP Silent Protest Parade (1917)

Henry V. Plummer (1844-1905)

Henry Vinton Plummer was an American Baptist preacher and a chaplain with the United States Army with the Buffalo Soldiers. Plummer was born into slavery on July 30, 1844 on the Three Sister Plantation near Bowie, Maryland. His father was Adam Francis Plummer, and his … Read More … Read MoreHenry V. Plummer (1844-1905)

Deon Jackson (1946-2014)

R&B singer Deon Jackson was born on January 26, 1946, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He played the Clarinet and performed in the band, with local vocal groups, and as a soloist, while attending Ann Arbor High School. As a young composer, Jackson was signed by … Read More … Read MoreDeon Jackson (1946-2014)

Weeksville, New York (1838- )

Weeksville was a nineteenth century free black community located in what is now the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn, New York. It is remembered today as a historic site for its community programs, urban employment opportunities, and the promotion of racial respectability. In 1838, only 11 … Read More … Read MoreWeeksville, New York (1838- )

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