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Black History Biography of the Day
Sunday, November 16, 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

Her Own Bodyguard: Eleanor Roosevelt, Civil Rights, and Guns
by David Kopel

Eleanor Roosevelt would not let the Ku Klux Klan prevent her from speaking on civil disobedience -- even if she had to pack her own protection.

This Week's Featured Black History Resources

Featured Book

Featured Movie

God's Neighborhood: A Hopeful Journey in Racial Reconciliation and Community Renewal

Read about God's Neighborhood: A Hopeful Journey in Racial Reconciliation and Community Renewal

Scott Roley traces his journey from priviledge and rock musician to humility, ministry, and racial reconciliation.

Lilies of the Field
1963

Read about Lilies of the Field

Sidney Poitier builds a chapel and makes history.

Place to Visit

John Brown Memorial Park
Osawatomie, KS

Read about John Brown Memorial Park

Statues and monuments stand in honor of John Brown and the men who fought with him on the site of the Battle of Ossawotamie in Eastern Kansas.

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