#blackhistorymatters

[whenweallvote]

On March 2, 1955, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat to a white woman on a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama.

As police officers dragged her from the bus, she shouted again, and again, “It’s my constitutional right.” She was jailed and charged with violating segregation laws, disturbing the peace and assaulting a police officer. She pleaded not guilty, but was convicted.

Colvin’s act of protest happened 9 months before Rosa Parks famously sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, but Colvin’s age and lack of experience in the civil rights movement rendered her act of bravery and defiance all but forgotten in the telling of civil-rights history.

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.

#BlackHistory #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #BlackHistoryMatters #CivilRights #civilrightsmovement #montgomerybusboycott #MontgomeryAlabama

[uchicagoscrc]

Today we remember those who died while serving in the armed forces. First celebrated in the years following the #AmericanCivilWar #MemorialDay became an official holiday in 1971. 1: Lincoln Collection, Currier & Ives Lithographs 1844-90. 2: Lincoln Collection Sheet Music 1836-78

This lithograph and sheet music represent only one piece of Memorial Day history. The history of Memorial Day, previously known as Decoration Day, can be traced back to Charleston, SC in 1865. In mid-1864, Confederate forces had converted a Charleston race track into a prison, to hold between 6,000 and 10,000 Union captives who had been evacuated from Georgia prisons. The captives suffered harsh conditions including starvation, disease, and the indignity of being paraded into town, where some Black Charlestonians would sneak pieces of bread to the captives, at risk of being punished for doing so. At least 257 Union soldiers died during their imprisonment there.

In autumn, under a worsening yellow fever outbreak, Confederate officials relocated the prison to Florence, SC, leaving behind the Union dead in unmarked graves.  Black Charlestonians worked to build a proper burial ground at the race course, and reconsecrate the soldiers’ graves. They then organized a memorial event held on May 1, 1865. An estimated 10,000 people attended the event which included processions, singing, speeches, and laying of flowers.

Learn more about the role of Black Charlestonians in the founding of Memorial Day in David W. Blight’s book “Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory” (http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12407286), and “Denmark Vesey’s garden: slavery and memory in the cradle of the Confederacy,” by Kytle and Roberts (http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11594050). This TIME magazine article includes images of the race track and the burial ground from the Library of Congress: https://time.com/5836444/black-memorial-day/. The event was covered by the “Charleston Daily Courier” on May 2, 1865 and by the “New York Tribune” on May 13, 1865.

While we are unaware of any primary sources within our Special Collections that document this event, we still wish to acknowledge and share this piece of American history that is continually ignored or erased. 

#BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMatters #MemorialDay #Decoration Day

[renegadeurbanmediasource]

If it’s not “whitewashed” European history, it doesn’t matter. WRONG! Black history is WORLD history. Accept it!

#blackhistorymatters #afrika #alkebulan #kemet #nubia

[historysisco]

On This Day in New York City History March 16, 1827: The Freedom Journal which was fhe first African American-owned and operated newspaper in the United States was founded by John Brown Russwurm and Samuel Eli Cornish. The newspaper covered such issues as education, health, jobs and social events for free blacks not only in NYC but throughout the Northeast. After a falling out between co-founders, the focus for the newspaper would center on the movement for the return of Blacks to Africa in the form of the new colony of Liberia. This practice established by the American Colonial Society started in 1820. Liberia would become the first African colony to become an independent nation in 1847. The paper would cease publication in 1829. #FreedomJournal #AfricanAmericanHistory #AfricanAmericanStudies #BlackHistory #BlackStudies #BlackHistoryMatters #JohnBrowbRusswurm #SamuelEliCornish #NewspaperHistory #NewYorkHistory #NYHistory #NYCHistory #History #Historia #Histoire #Geschichte #HistorySisco https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2dFnHur0k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[espaceurbainmontreal-blog]

We know..! The month is pretty much over 😫🙃. How did you celebrate this month?! But remember #everydayisblackhistory & #everymonthisblackhistorymonth ❤️🥰😍🥳🎊👊🏿✊🏿 . . . . . Boutique Espace Urbain 6529 Plaza st hubert Montreal, Quebec Boutiqueespaceurbain.com [email protected] 514-274-6529 Mon: Closed Tues-Wed: 10-18h Thur-Fri: 10-21h Sat-Sun: 10-17h #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #blackhistory365 #dreamlikemartin #challengelikerosaparks #herstory #history #newmonthnewgoals #newyorkcity #bostonblackhistory #montrealcity #montrealmoments #montrealphotography #blackgirlmagic #blackexcellence #blackhistoryfact #blackhistorymatters #moisdelhistoiredesnoirs (at Boutique Espace Urbain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJCbprAveu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[impermanent-art]

'Black History Matters'

Work by Mister Toledo in Leimert Park.

#countbasie #cabcalloway #johncoltrane #mistertoledo #blackhistorymatters #shininglightfoundation #pullumcenter #musiconwalls #art #laart #urbanart #streetart #arteurbano #artecallejero #streetartla #streetartlosangeles #losangelesstreetart #lastreetart #streetarteverywhere #streetartdaily #streetartphotography #instastreetart #losangeles #impermanentart #mural #publicart #leimertpark

[officialhistoryandshit]

In February 1926, Woodson launched the celebration of "Negro History Week", the precursor of Black History Month. . . . . . source: Wikipedia . . . . . #blackhistory #blackicons #history #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistoryisworldhistory #journalist #blackhistorymatters #gamechangers #GiveHistoryBackItsColor #author #blackexcellence #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymakers #historylesson #blackhistorymaker #historymakers #blackhistorymonth2023 #founder #peopleyoushouldknow #historygeek #historynerd #historybuff #historybuffs #historylessonoftheday #historylover #historylovers #ilovehistory #carterwoodson #blackhistorylesson #blackhistoryfacts https://www.instagram.com/p/CoV7FpIMz3Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[blaqsbi]

Post: 🌟This is very true. Just think about the common lie that Africans were barefoot and swinging from... https://www.blaqsbi.com/5LcT

#blackexcellence #blackfirst #blackisbeautiful #blackhistorymatters

[help-namiwm]

NAMI Western Massachusetts celebrates Black History Month. This year's theme: Africa Americans and the Arts. African American history is so rich in the arts and still is.

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#BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistorymonth #BlackHistoryMatters #blackhistoryeveryday #blackhistoryunlocked #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalhealthadvocate #loveyourself #veteransmentalhealth

[gradsireninc]

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡. 𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

#doodle #jamesbaldwin #rememberthisday #OnThisDay #Blackhistorymonth2024 #civilrightsactivist #writerslife #socialjustice #literature #doodlesoftheworld #blackhistory #BlackHistoryMonthCelebration #BlackHistoryMatters

[blackcardsofhistory]

Looking to learn more about Black history beyond just the month of February? Check out our latest article, "Black History: More Than February." In this piece, we explore the importance of continuing to educate ourselves on the contributions and struggles of Black individuals throughout history, not just during the designated month. Join us in promoting greater awareness and appreciation of Black history by sharing this article and using the hashtags #BCOH #BlackCardsOfHistory #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #MoreThanFebruary #BlackHistoryEducation Together, we can work towards a more inclusive and equitable society by celebrating the contributions of Black individuals throughout the year. -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- #BHM #BlackExcellence #BlackCulture #BlackPower #BlackAchievement #BlackHistory365 #AfricanAmericanHistory #BlackHistoryFacts #BlackHistoryMatters #BlackLivesMatter #BusinessBlog #Article #Blog #BlogPost #NewPost #WritingCommunity #NonProfit #Organization #NonProfitOrganization #Entrepreneur (at Sunrise, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvodAiOUcs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bcoh #blackcardsofhistory #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #morethanfebruary #blackhistoryeducation #bhm #blackexcellence #blackculture #blackpower #blackachievement #blackhistory365 #africanamericanhistory #blackhistoryfacts #blackhistorymatters #blacklivesmatter #businessblog #article #blog #blogpost #newpost #writingcommunity #nonprofit #organization #nonprofitorganization #entrepreneur

[whenweallvote]

On this day in 2022, Erin Jackson won gold at the Beijing Olympics in women’s 500-meter speedskating 🗽 She was the first Black American woman to medal in the sport, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘵.

#blackhistory #Blackhistorymatters #Blackhistorymonth #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #Olympics #Olympian #BeijingOlympics

[spaceintimeatl]

Black History is American History!!!! Black History is World History!!! Happy Black History Month! ...... This month we celebrate those Pioneers and Dreamers who paved the way for us. There are so many known and unknown heros who have contributed to our rich history. A history that connects us across the diaspora spanning multiple generations, and in a variety of disciplines. Our history continues to inspire, empower, and shift perspective. Today and everyday we reflect on Black History. Black Present. Black Future. Three years ago we made history by becoming the First Black Woman Owned and Operated venue in the city of Atlanta. Thank you for all your love and support. We celebrate our anniversary this month as well. What will be your legacy? Are you writing your place in the history books? #Iamblackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryeveryday #atlvenue #atleventspace #blackownedvenue #atlblackownedvenue #BlackHistory2023 #February #HappyBlackHistoryMonth #bhm #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth2023 #blackhistory365 #Celebrate #BlackHistoryMatters #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #becauseofthemwecan #blackexcellence #trailblazer #BlackBusiness #Entrepreneur #BlackEntrepreneurs #SupportBlackBusiness #BlackOwned #BuyBlack #BlackLove (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CouareeAR9p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#iamblackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryeveryday #atlvenue #atleventspace #blackownedvenue #atlblackownedvenue #blackhistory2023 #february #happyblackhistorymonth #bhm #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth2023 #blackhistory365 #celebrate #blackhistorymatters #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #becauseofthemwecan #blackexcellence #trailblazer #blackbusiness #entrepreneur #blackentrepreneurs #supportblackbusiness #blackowned #buyblack #blacklove

[taebond-blog]

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (P.T.S.S.) is a theory that explains the etiology of many of the adaptive survival behaviors in African American communities throughout the United States and the Diaspora. It is a condition that exists as a consequence of multigenerational oppression of Africans and their descendants resulting from centuries of chattel slavery. A form of slavery which was predicated on the belief that African Americans were inherently/genetically inferior to whites. This was then followed by institutionalized racism which continues to perpetuate injury. Dr. Joy DeGruy. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #blackhistoryeveryday #blackhistorymatters #posttramaticslavesyndrome #drjoydegruy #slaverystillexists #chattelslavery #jimcrow #thenewjimcrow #400yearsofslavery #therealhistory #blackhistorystolen #exposethetruth https://www.instagram.com/p/Comxn5nL-2Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #blackhistoryeveryday #blackhistorymatters #posttramaticslavesyndrome #drjoydegruy #slaverystillexists #chattelslavery #jimcrow #thenewjimcrow #400yearsofslavery #therealhistory #blackhistorystolen #exposethetruth

[sweetzdyvatonij]

One day a man slaughtered a fat bull and roasted it well, afterwards he told his brother : " GO OUT AND INVITE OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TO COME EAT THE MEAT WITH US." The brother went out and shouted : " OH PEOPLE HELP! HELP!! A FIRE IS CONSUMING OUR HOME!!!" Soon people came out of their homes but some pretended they didn't hear anything. Those who entered the house found themselves in front of a feast, where they ate and drank until they were satsfied. Later the man turned amazed to his brother, and asked him : " BUT THOSE PEOPLE YOU INVITED, I DON'T KNOW THEM! I HAVE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. SO WHERE ARE OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS WHO I ASKED YOU TO INVITE?" The brother replied : " THESE ARE OUR FRIENDS. THEY ARE THE ONES WHO CAME OUT OF THEIR HOMES TO HELP US PUT OUT THE FIRE IN OUR HOUSE. THEY DIDN'T EVEN EXPECT TO FIND FOOD." LESSON: Know that there are those who are only with you when they have a need. They ignore you when you need them. They are not worthy to be considered your friends. LET'S BE OUR BROTHER'S KEEPER IN SPIRIT AND IN DEED. #blackhistory #knowthyself #blackhistory365 #BlackHistoryMatters https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYLGsUOFd_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#blackhistory #knowthyself #blackhistory365 #blackhistorymatters

[espaceurbainmontreal-blog]

We are are very happy bunch so don’t hesitate to come and say hi when you see us at pop ups and fashion shows. Shop our Favourites in store and online! 😎🎊😍🥰🔥 Merci au @festivalsoleildhiver @angebertgshoot 📸 . . . . . . Boutique Espace Urbain 6529 Plaza st hubert Montreal, Quebec Boutiqueespaceurbain.com [email protected] 514-274-6529 Mon: Closed Tues-Wed: 10-18h Thur-Fri: 10-21h Sat-Sun: 10-17h #jewlerydesign #cawrieshells #blackhistory365 #dreamlikemartin #challengelikerosaparks #herstory #history #newmonthnewgoals #newyorkcity #bostonblackhistory #montrealcity #montrealmoments #montrealphotography #blackgirlmagic #blackexcellence #blackhistoryfact #blackhistorymatters #moisdelhistoiredesnoirs #onlineshopping #versatilemedia #womeninbusiness #womenfashion #buylocal #buyhandmade #buyblack (at Boutique Espace Urbain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGA67YAxF6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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