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Black History Biography of the Day
Friday, May 23, 2025

John Marrant
1755-1791
Read about John Marrant		America's first black preacher, a missionary to the Cherokee, and an author, John Marrant lived a life of adventure and hardships to serve God.

Black History Review's Article of the Day

Blacks gaining new political vision
by Star Parker
Being a Democrat is in and of itself enough to capture the black vote ... or is it?


This Week's Featured Black History Resources

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Featured Movie

Follow the Drinking Gourd
Read about Follow the Drinking Gourd
Children will love this story of historical underground railroad conducto Peg Leg Joe.
Glory
1990
Read about Glory		In 1863, African-American troops stormed Confederate Fort Wagner for the Union, for equality, and for glory.

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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