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5 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Modern Far-Right Terrorism Is a Repeat of Reconstruction-Era Themes

The article discusses the historical context of lynching incidents and their relevance to contemporary far-right terrorism. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
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The long, storied history of solidarity between Black and Irish activists : Code Switch

Frederick Douglass visited Ireland in 1845 to seek support for abolition, leading to a longstanding solidarity between Black civil rights leaders and Irish republican activists.
The episode explores the historical connections and exchanges between Black civil rights leaders and Irish republican activists, highlighting the significance of Frederick Douglass' visit to Ireland. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
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Why Is Black History Month In February, The Shortest Month?

Black History Month is in February because it coincides with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
The study of Black History has two periods: before Woodson and after Woodson. [ more ]
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