Black Towns Project Archive

Today's interview is with descendant Lateef Dowdell. To watch the video just click on the link below. There you can see Lateef as well as the other interviews in the series.

https://www.nps.gov/nico/learn/historyculture/community-interview-series.htm

Fort Mose Historical Society – Fort Mose Historical Society – St. Augustine, Florida Discover Fort Mose The Fort Mose Story Fort Reconstruction Project Learning Resources Awards and Honors VideosVisit Fort Mose Museum, St Augustine FLEvents 2023 Annual Meeting of the Membership Battle of Bloody Mose Castillo by Candlelight: The Fort Mose Story First Harvest Courageous Women of Fort....

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The Growing Diversity of Black America

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2021/03/25/the-growing-diversity-of-black-america/

The Growing Diversity of Black America The U.S. Black population is growing. At the same time, how Black people self-identify is changing, with increasing shares considering themselves multiracial or Hispanic.

Dr. Shirley Mixon named state OKWHE chair Dr. Shirley Mixon, East Central University professor and program director, has been named chair of the executive board of the Oklahoma Women in Higher Education (OKWHE).

James Lankford apologizes to Tulsa Black community for questioning election results U.S. Sen. James Lankford has written a letter apologizing to Black voters in North Tulsa for his decision to question the results of the 2020 presidential election and acknowledged that

I’m a Black Veteran. Why Is Trump Making Me Feel Unpatriotic?

I’m a Black Veteran. Why Is Trump Making Me Feel Unpatriotic? Is there such a thing as a black American?

Election 2020: Two broad voting coalitions fundamentally at odds via Pew Research Center

2020 election reveals two broad voting coalitions fundamentally at odds If one takeaway from the election is historic voter participation, another may be the political polarization that has come to define the U.S.

Electoral college explained: Why Democrats face an uphill battle in the US elections | US news | The Guardian

Electoral college explained: how Biden faces an uphill battle in the US election Trump won the presidency in 2016 despite Clinton receiving almost 3m more votes, all because of the electoral college. How does the system work?

Bernard Cohen, Lawyer Who Argued Loving V. Virginia Case, Dies At 86: NPR

Bernard Cohen, Lawyer Who Argued Loving V. Virginia Case, Dies At 86 Cohen was just a few years out of law school when the ACLU asked if he would take on the case of Richard and Mildred Loving — an in*******al couple whose marriage was illegal in their home state.

Despite Surge In Volunteers, Some Swing States Still Need Poll Workers: NPR

Despite Surge In Volunteers, Some Swing States Still Need Poll Workers As the election approaches, volunteers across the country are being trained on how to work the polls. But there may still be poll worker shortages in some of the areas that could decide the election.

What Happens If The President Is Incapacitated? The 25th Amendment Charts A Course

What Happens If The President Is Incapacitated? The 25th Amendment Charts A Course Ratified in 1967, the 25th Amendment to the Constitution determines how and when the vice president assumes the duties of president when the nation's chief executive is alive but incapable of serving.

19 families buy nearly 97 acres of land in Georgia to create a city safe for Black people "Welcome to Freedom!" exclaims real estate agent Ashley Scott as she surveys the nearly 97 acres of land that she and a group of 19 Black families purchased in August.

Resources on the Historical Contributions of Black Mathematicians
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History - Mathematically Gifted & Black Resources on the Historical Contributions of Black Mathematicians   In 2018, the American Mathematical Society teamed up with us to create a poster highlighting the historical contributions of black mathematicians. Please go to https://www.ams.org/posters to order this poster. Trailblazing black ma...

Mathematically Gifted and Black

Mathematically Gifted & Black We are the Network of Minorities in Mathematical Sciences. Our mission is to feature and share the accomplishments of blacks in the mathematical sciences. The mathematicians highlighted here have made significant contributions in research, mentoring, and teaching.

'Make Farmers Black Again': African Americans Fight Discrimination To Own Farmland
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'Make Farmers Black Again': African Americans Fight Discrimination To Own Farmland There is a growing movement of young farmers led by people of color in the Northeast but barriers to accessing funding and land remain. The family behind Triple J Farm in Windsor, N.Y., knows this.

White supremacists and militias have infiltrated police across US, report says A former FBI agent has documented links between serving officers and racist militant activities in more than a dozen states

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Freed slaves founded this town. Their descendants fear postal cuts threaten voting rights Proposed changes to postal service and vote-by-mail worry a Texas town where Black people have long had to fight for the right to vote.

Black Employees Say Veterans Affairs Has a Serious Racism Problem, and the Stories Are Damning
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Black Employees Say Veterans Affairs Has a Serious Racism Problem, and the Stories Are Pretty Damning A survey of employees at Veterans Affairs has revealed that nearly 80 percent of them believe that racism is a serious and widespread problem within the government agency.

Es Devlin: How Do Spaces Shape Our Memories And Experiences?

Es Devlin: How Do Spaces Shape Our Memories And Experiences? How does a designer take an abstract idea and turn a space into an experience? Artist Es Devlin explores the influence of the spaces and structures we create—in theater, art, music, and beyond.

Parks In Nonwhite Areas Are Half The Size Of Ones In Majority-White Areas : NPR

Parks In Nonwhite Areas Are Half The Size Of Ones In Majority-White Areas, Study Says Amid high temperatures and a pandemic, green spaces are a lifeline. But new data shows parks in low-income and nonwhite areas are smaller and more crowded than those in high-income and white areas.

Children Can Get Severe COVID-19, CDC Says — Especially Black And Hispanic Children

Children Can Get Severe COVID-19, CDC Says — Especially Black And Hispanic Children One out of three children hospitalized for the coronavirus was admitted to the intensive care unit, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, analyzing data from 14 states.

Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain
“Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate integration of the younger generation into the logic of the present system and bring about conformity or it becomes the practice of freedom, the means by which men and women deal critically and creatively with reality and discover how to participate in the transformation of their world.”

Home - Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain Got the Book. Now Get the Guide. First Name * Email * Please tell us more about yourself: * Classroom Teacher Coach/Teacher-Leader District Leader Principal Admin Other Name* First Email* Just want to sign up for our newsletter? Click HERE! “Education either functions as an instrument which is use...

Progressive Cori Bush Just Pulled Off the Upset for the Ages and Is Poised to Become the 1st Black Woman to Represent Missouri in Congress

Progressive Cori Bush Just Pulled Off the Upset for the Ages and Is Poised to Become the 1st Black Woman to Represent Missouri in Congress Sometimes a stone, a sling and immaculate aim are enough.

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AUGUST COFFEE TALK!!! You won't want to miss this one!!

The Untold Stories of Black Tennis
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The Untold Stories of Black Tennis In Jezebel’s newest series Rummaging Through the Attic, we interview nonfiction authors whose books explore fascinating moments, characters, and stories in history. For this episode we spoke with Cecil Harris, author of Different Strokes: Serena, Venus, and the Unfinished Black Tennis Revolution, ...

The Disturbing Resilience of Scientific Racism
A new book explores how racist biases continue to maintain a foothold in research today.

The Disturbing Resilience of Scientific Racism A new book explores how racist biases continue to maintain a foothold in research today