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The Legacy of Dr. Mary Elizabeth Branch: Pioneering Education as Texas' First Black Woman HBCU President
Mary Elizabeth Branch is a key figure in the story of education, especially in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Born...
Dolly L. Marshall
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The Ganges: A U.S. Navy Warship's Diplomatic Mission to Haiti
The saga of the Ganges unfolded thirty-nine years prior to the notorious Amistad incident. It is regarded as one of the earliest and most significant cases of slave trade violations tackled by the young United States. This remarkable case not only highlights the sectional differences regarding slavery
Dolly L. Marshall
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The Legacy of Isaiah Burton: Chronicles of a 19th Century Photographer and His Remarkable Descendants
Isaiah Burton: A Legacy of Resilience and Creativity ==================================================== Isaiah Burton was a notable...
Dolly L. Marshall
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Untold Histories of Oscar and Jessie DePriest Pioneers of African American Political Activism
Oscar Stanton DePriest made history in 1929 as the first African American Congressman of the 20th century, representing Chicago's 1st congressional district. His wife, Jessie DePriest, was not just a supportive partner in his political endeavors but also an activist in her own right. Together, they fought against the horrors of lynching in America, pushing for anti-lynching legislation and raising awareness about the injustices faced by African Americans. Their story is a pow
Dolly L. Marshall
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