black history fun fact friday
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – Anna M. Mangin
Born in October of 1854 in Louisiana, Anna invented a kitchen tool she called a pastry fork. The system of patents for inventions was not easy for African Americans at the time. Enslaved people were not considered people, they were not US citizens, and the rights of the US constitution did not apply to them.… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – The Short Family
This is a real-life case of living beyond the colored line. It starts when a black man named O’Day Short and his family moved to a racist area of Fontana, California, in 1945. Here’s a bit of history behind Fontana: The Ku Klux Klan established its headquarters in Fontana. KKK Grand Wizard George Pepper and… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – Beyond Selma: The Civil Rights Movement in Jacksonville, Florida by KE Garland
When you think of the civil rights movement, what cities come to mind? Mobile? Birmingham? Atlanta? some place, Mississippi? How about Jacksonville, Florida? Probably not, but this southern city and its leaders were just as influential as Selma. I found this out four years ago, when I posted this photo to my blog. A fellow… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – Benjamin Banneker: Time Well Spent by Keyshawn McMiller
Today’s Black History Fun Fact Friday is from our special guest writer, Keyshawn McMiller. McMiller is a Senior Social Work major at Florida A&M University, and a current two-time published author (Ideals From A Young Black Introvert). Keyshawn aspires to one day, become a licensed counselor and ultimately, open the minds of traditional minority communities to… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – The Origins of Black History Month
Black History Fun Fact Friday returns next week with a brand new fun fact and our first special guest! Until then, I hope you enjoy this repost of how Black History Month got started. Black History Month is around the corner. You know, the one time of the year that people are genuinely interested in… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – Marital Relationships During Slavery
The inspiration for today’s topic comes from a heated discussion ongoing from an episode of the TV show The Real. The Real is a talk show that prides itself on being centered on conversations on current events, fashion, family, relationships, and celebrity news. The show’s hosts include Jeannie Mai, Adrienne Bailon, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Loni Love,… Continue reading
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Reminder: Guest Bloggers Wanted: Black History Fun Fact Friday
Hey guys! I am stopping through to remind you I am looking for writers interested in submitting articles to this blog for my Black History Fun Fact Friday series. Below is a reminder of the qualifications for submission. Also, notice I have added a deadline to articles for Black History Month. There are four Fridays in… Continue reading
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