Eric B
Eric B., born Eric Barrier on November 8, 1965, is a prominent figure in the American music industry, known for his contributions as a rapper,...
Author : joe bodego
Lovie Louise Yancey
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Lovie Louise Yancey, affectionately known as “Lovie,” was a visionary American entrepreneur whose contributions to the fast-food industry reshaped the culinary landscape and inspired generations....
Slave Stealer
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The Misnomer of “Slave Stealer” and the Heroic Efforts of the Underground Railroad The term “Slave Stealer” was a derogatory label used by pro-slavery advocates...
Charles Torrey
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Charles Turner Torrey was born on November 21, 1813, in Scituate, Massachusetts, into a family with deep New England roots. Raised in a society increasingly...
John Fairfield
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John Fairfield was an American abolitionist and lawyer who was born in 1797 in Maine. He became involved in the anti-slavery movement in the 1830s...
Enslaved people in America
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The history of enslaved people in America is a complex and painful one, spanning over three centuries and involving millions of individuals. The practice of...
Gerrit Smith
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Gerrit Smith was an American philanthropist, social reformer, and politician who lived from 1797 to 1874. He was born in Utica, New York, into a...
Jonathan Walker
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Jonathan Walker was born in Harwich, Massachusetts, in 1799, and grew up in a seafaring family. He started his own career as a sailor when...
George Albert Flippin
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George Albert Flippin, a remarkable figure in the history of Nebraska, was born in Port Isabelle, Ohio on February 8, 1868. His parents were Charles...
Brice Union Taylor
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Brice Union Taylor was born on February 5, 1969, in Bellflower, California. He attended Bellflower High School, where he played football and was named an...