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February 2007 - Posts

• The Black Codes of 1865

  The Black Codes of 1865 turned out to be a unique way for white southerners to attempt to maintain the way of life they had known prior to the Civil... Read More... Posted Monday, February 26, 2007 10:00 PM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)

• Movie Review: Amazing Grace

  With perseverance, commitment and faith, joined by God's amazing grace, people of passionate convictions can indeed change the world. This theme permeates the film, Amazing Grace. Two hundred years ago.. Read More... Posted Monday, February 26, 2007 1:56 AM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)

• Madam C.J. Walker

  Madam C.J. Walker, America’s first black woman millionaire, made her fortune with the invention of hair care products specifically tailored to black women. This self-made millionaire also had a hand.. Read More... Posted Friday, February 23, 2007 1:28 AM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)

• Muhammad Ali

  Muhammad Ali was a symbol of black pride and defiance during the 1960s. He was outspoken, boastful, and as his professional boxing career progressed, the reason became clear as... Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2007 1:16 AM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)

• Lunch Counter Sit-Ins

  When four black college students sat in protest of Woolworth’s segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, at the time, it was unforeseen what impact their actions would have on... Read More... Posted Monday, February 19, 2007 1:01 AM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)

• Images of Racial Segregation

  By the 1890s, as the gains of Reconstruction were stripped away Southern states began enacting Jim Crow laws that enforced separate facilities for blacks and whites. Here is a collection... Read More... Posted Friday, February 16, 2007 1:00 AM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)

• March on Washington Photographs

  Take a visual tour of this historic day in which both blacks and whites marched together for civil rights. Article: March on Washington Biography: Martin... Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2007 10:00 PM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)

• School Desegregation Photos

  This collection of photos documents the implementation of school integration around the United States. The Integration of Central High James Meredith's Admission to the University of Mississippi... Read More... Posted Monday, February 12, 2007 1:00 AM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)

• Maria Stewart

  At a time when American society relegated women to the domestic sphere, Maria W. Stewart immersed herself into the position of a public political activist. While her career in... Read More... Posted Friday, February 09, 2007 1:30 AM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)

• A Look at the Life of Percy L. Julian

  Tonight on PBS, Nova profiles the life and accomplishments of chemist Percy L. Julian, a relatively unknown scientist who is responsible for many important science discoveries.... Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 06, 2007 9:06 AM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)

• Super Bowl History

  Sunday, February 4, Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy became the first African American head coach to lead a team to a Super Bowl victory. Tony Dungy Biography ... Read More... Posted Monday, February 05, 2007 5:05 AM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)

• Bill Cosby

  Emmy Award winner Bill Cosby has become one of America’s most successful performer's who has amused audiences with his unique comic style and family friendly entertainment.... Read More... Posted Sunday, February 04, 2007 1:10 AM from About African-American History | (Comments Off)