Author : joe bodego

History

The Cicero Riot of 1951

joe bodego
The Cicero Riot of 1951 is a significant event in American history that shed light on the racial tensions and discrimination prevalent in the country...
History

Lewis Robards

joe bodego
In the annals of American history, the institution of slavery has left an indelible mark, with its legacy of suffering, exploitation, and dehumanization. Within this...
Civil Rights

Leroy Moton

joe bodego
Leroy Moton, a young African American man, was tragically involved in the fatal shooting of Mrs. Viola Liuzzo on a highway in Alabama. The incident,...
Civil Rights

Susie McDonald

joe bodego
Susie  McDonald, a prominent figure in Montgomery, was a multifaceted individual with a significant impact on her community. As a businesswoman, political activist, educator, philanthropist,...
Civil Rights

Mary Louise Smith

joe bodego
Mary Louise Smith was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement in the United States. Born on September 1, 1914, in Marion, Alabama, she...
Performance

Lola Falana

joe bodego
Lola Falana, born in Philadelphia in 1942, is a renowned entertainer whose journey to success is a testament to her resilience and talent. Despite facing...