Charles Young was born into slavery on March 12, 1864 to Gabriel Young and Arminta Bruen in Mays Lick, Kentucky, a small village near Maysville. His father escaped from slavery early in 1865, crossing the Ohio River to Ripley, Ohio, an...
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The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) mission, according to its website, is “…to educate the public and to preserve, promote and perpetuate the history, tradition and outstanding contributions of America’s Buffalo Soldiers from the...
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Did you know that 1 out of every 4 cowboys were Black?
Many people, including Paul W. Stewart, did not know this fact; however, Stewart made it his mission to make the historical roles and contributions of these Black cowboys more widely known....
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California ... land of golden sunrises, azure waters and days that seem to go on forever. Hopefully, Black culture comes to mind and the California African American Museum (CAAM) has been working diligently to this end.
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The Memorial ACTe/Caribbean Center of Expressions and Memory of the Slave Trade and Slavery is located in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. The Center is part of the Slave Route Project of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Org...
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Every time I visit an area while on holiday, I love to discover or further “investigate” sites that have significance in Black culture. These sites range from cultural centers, museums and theatres to galleries, restaurants and parks.&nb...
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