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Black History Biography of the Day
Monday, November 24, 2025

Phillis Wheatley
circa 1753-1784

Read about Phillis Wheatley
Though arriving in the American colonies as a slave, Phillis Wheatley wrote the first book published by an American black and the second written by a woman in North America.

Black History Review's Article of the Day

American Despotism
by Walter Williams

Dr. Williams decries the widespread abuse of eminent domain.


This Week's Featured Black History Resources

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Featured Movie

The Story of Ruby Bridges
Read about The Story of Ruby Bridges
An award-winning author joins forces with an award-winning illustrator to create this must-read children's story of Ruby Bridges' faith and courage.
The Runaway

Read about The Runaway
Two boys and a couragous sheriff start to change the racial climate in a rural Georgia town.

Place to Visit

Brown vs Board of Education National Historic Site
Topeka, KS

Read about Brown vs Board of Education National Historic Site
A formerly-segregated school bears testimony to the decisions that ended 'Seperate but equal' 50 years ago.




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