Category : History

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Bertha Franklin

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Bertha Franklin, the former manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, made headlines in 1964 when she fatally shot the renowned musician Sam Cooke....
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Essie Mae Washington-Williams

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Essie Mae Washington-Williams was a woman of remarkable courage and resilience. Born on October 12, 1925, in Aiken, South Carolina, she was the daughter of...
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James Brock

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In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage and concern, James Brock, the manager of a local motel, was caught on camera pouring muriatic acid...
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Izola Ware Curry

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On the unfortunate day of January 30th, 1956, an incident occurred that shook the nation to its core. Mrs. Izola Ware Curry, a troubled individual,...
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Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon

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In the mid-18th century, the British colonies in North America were expanding rapidly, and with that expansion came the need to establish clear boundaries between...