Pullman porters did more than carry bags, they paved the way for higher education opportunities, the professional working ...
Courtesy: Library of Congress From 1861 to 1865, the Civil War ravaged America ... enslaved persons in the U.S. in 1860 180,000 — Number of African American soldiers that served in the Civil ...
A major flash point came when Union soldiers entered Hotel De Afrique and “attacked the defenseless occupants with knives and ...
In the spirit of America’s Black History Month, which is celebrated every February, I am continuing my tradition of writing columns that focus on the unique experiences, trials, and triumphs of Black ...
On November 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected President ... Federal troops returned the fire. The Civil War had begun. Immediately following the attack, four more states -- Virginia, Arkansas ...
Women presenting as men — whether to escape the stifling construct of feminine life or to stay close to husbands or brothers ...
Charleston, South Carolina, April 12, 1861 – the birthplace of secession, and tempers were on edge. In December 1860, the state of South Carolina declared itself independent and severed ties ...
By Farooq A. KperogiIn the spirit of America’s Black History Month, which is celebrated every February, I am continuing my tradition of writing columns that focus on the unique experiences, trials, ...