Black History
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The Battle for Women’s Suffrage and the Obstacles in the Constitution
As Congress debated the nation's postwar reconstruction, on Dec. 7, 1868, Sen. Samuel Pomeroy (R-Kan.) introduced Resolution 180, a constitutional…
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Alabama Unveils Rosa Parks Statue on 64th Anniversary of Saying ‘No’
A new statue of the pioneering civil rights leader Rosa Parks has recently been dedicated in the state of Alabama's…
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The Dissolution of the AERA and its Effect on the Suffrage Movement
One hundred and fifty years ago, the American Equal Rights Association (AERA) reportedly was wrecked by disagreements over the 14th…
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Susan B. Anthony Got Her Sticker — Black Women Suffragists Deserve Them, Too
The women's suffrage movement was fought courageously by women of color. Among them is Sojourner Truth.
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‘Harriet’ Movie Highlights Md. Town’s Storied History
With the release of the new film "Harriet," people are coming to Dorchester County to learn more about the woman…
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Suffragist Hallie Quinn Brown ‘Knew the Power of Black Women’
Hallie Quinn Brown knew the power of Black women and she urged anyone who'd listen to her to let that…
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Illinois Prison Bans Black History Books
Officials at the Danville Correctional Center removed about 200 books from a prison library and banned their use in an…
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‘Harriet’ Brings Iconic Figure Back to Life
Her time has come. While many thought the definitive tribute to historical heroine Harriet Tubman would be having her replace…
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Recalling Sarah Remond’s Relentless Pursuit of Women’s Rights
When Googling the name Sarah Parker Remond, fast facts about her life quickly emerge.
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Artist Talk Set for African American Museum in Md.
Cultural preservation and its adaptation in the face of oppression, resistance and power will be discussed this weekend through an…
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