Category : History

History

John Africa

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John Africa was the founder of MOVE, a Philadelphia-based, predominantly black organization that advocated for anti-war, anti-capitalist, and anti-racist causes. He was born Vincent Leaphart...
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Casper Holstein

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Casper Holstein was a prominent African-American businessman and philanthropist who played a key role in the development of Harlem in the early 20th century. He...
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John J. Neimore

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John J. Neimore was a pioneering newspaper founder who established the California Eagle, one of the longest-running African American newspapers in the West. Born in...
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The legend of Julia Brown

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Julia Brown was a voodoo priestess who lived in the swamps of Louisiana in the early 20th century. She was known for her healing powers,...
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Hercules Posey

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Hercules Posey, also known as Hercules, was indeed an enslaved African owned by George Washington, the first President of the United States. Hercules was one...
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Stephanie St. Clair

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Stephanie St. Clair was a remarkable woman who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential figures in Harlem’s underground economy in...