Author : joe bodego

Civil Rights

Loren Miller

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Loren Miller was an African American attorney, judge, and civil rights activist who made significant contributions to the fight against racial discrimination and injustice in...
History

The legend of Julia Brown

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In the mist-shrouded swamps of Louisiana, where cypress trees twist toward the sky and the air hums with secrets, lived Julia Brown, a voodoo priestess...
Civil Rights

Ted Watkins

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Born into poverty and racial segregation in Meridian, Mississippi in 1912, Ted Watkins became a civil rights and union activist and led an anti-poverty agency...
History

Hercules Posey

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Hercules Posey, also known simply as Hercules, was an enslaved African man owned by George Washington, the first President of the United States. Born around...
History

Stephanie St. Clair

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Stephanie St. Clair, a woman of remarkable tenacity and resilience, left an indelible mark on the landscape of Harlem’s underground economy in the early 20th...
Performance

James Reese Europe

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James Reese Europe, born on February 22, 1880, was an American musician, composer, and bandleader who played a significant role in the development of jazz...