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🌟 HER and HIS Story In Black 🌟
Sharing the untold and inspiring stories of Black history, one legacy at a time.

đź“– Our Mission:
To educate, preserve, and celebrate the rich history of Black men and women who shaped the world.

10/12/2026

History Talk Thursday: Special Sunday Edition!

I had such an amazing experience visiting the Malcolm X Foundation in Omaha, Nebraska!

From standing at the memorial to exploring historical materials and speaking with someone helping preserve Malcolm X's legacy, this experience reminded me why visiting historic sites is so important.

There's something powerful about going beyond the history books and hearing stories firsthand.

🎥 Here's a glimpse of my special Sunday edition of History Talk Thursday. **The full conversation is coming soon!**

Have you ever visited a historic site that left a lasting impression on you? Share your experience in the comments!

HERandHIStory in Black®
Learn it. Talk about it. Preserve it.

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10/11/2026

Another moment from today’s tour at the Malcolm X Foundation in Omaha. Learning, asking questions, and taking it all in. 🖤 Full video coming soon!

10/11/2026

A little preview from today’s visit to the Malcolm X Memorial in Omaha. There’s so much more to his story—and I’m grateful to learn right here where it began. Full video coming soon! 🖤

10/09/2026

One paragraph. That’s how much space Malcolm X recalled Black history receiving in his seventh-grade U.S. history class.

Years later, while incarcerated, he sought out books by W. E. B. Du Bois and Carter G. Woodson. His reading expanded his understanding of Black history—and the horrors of slavery.

What stays with me is how much he discovered beyond that one classroom paragraph.

What Black history story did you learn outside of school? đź“š

Source: The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told to Alex Haley, “Saved,” pp. 177–179 in my edition. Page numbers vary.

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10/06/2026

History Talk Thursday is going on location! đź“Ť

This Sunday, October 11, I'm bringing you along with me to Omaha, Nebraska, for a special visit to the Malcolm X Foundation.

For this special Sunday edition, we're asking:
Why should we visit historic sites?

Throughout HERandHIStory in Black®, I've shared stories from historic places I've visited. This time, you'll get to experience part of that journey with me.

We'll learn, ask questions, reflect, and talk about why preserving and experiencing these places still matters.

đź“Ť Omaha, Nebraska
đź“… Sunday, October 11
🎥 Special Sunday Edition of History Talk Thursday

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10/05/2026

Malcolm X copied an entire dictionary by hand. đź“–

In his autobiography, he recalled starting with one page—even copying the punctuation—to improve his vocabulary and handwriting while in prison.

As his understanding grew, books opened a new world to him. He became so absorbed in reading that he continued by corridor light after “lights out.”

What stayed with me? The patience and work behind the powerful voice we remember.

What book changed the way you see the world? 💜👇

Source: The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told to Alex Haley, “Saved,” pp. 175–177 in my edition.
For educational purposes only.

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A moment to remember! 💜 Tonight, I attended the “Make Stuff Cost Less” event at the YMI Cultural Center in Asheville and...
10/04/2026

A moment to remember! 💜 Tonight, I attended the “Make Stuff Cost Less” event at the YMI Cultural Center in Asheville and had the opportunity to meet former Governor Roy Cooper!

Showing up, connecting, and becoming more involved in my community—while proudly wearing my Ancestors Legends tee. ✨

I’m supporting Roy Cooper for U.S. Senate. Make your voice heard—vote! 🗳️

10/02/2026

Who gets to speak—and who gets told to remain silent?

A night in Charlotte with Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley made me think about the long history of Black voices using journalism, commentary and humor to challenge power and tell uncomfortable truths.

From Ida B. Wells’s fearless investigative journalism to Dick Gregory’s truth-telling comedy, Black voices have continually pushed important conversations forward.

For me, this was more than entertainment. Preserving Black voices isn’t only about remembering those who spoke in the past—it also means recognizing the voices questioning power and shaping conversations today.

History is still being written, and Black voices still refuse to be silenced.

Which Black voice—past or present—has influenced you?

Sources: Library of Congress, Ida B. Wells-Barnett resources; Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Dick Gregory resources; “DL + DL: Anything Goes” event materials, Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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09/30/2026

I went looking for Hezekiah Rankin’s historical marker in Asheville’s River Arts District, but I learned that it was being restored. Even without the marker in front of me, his story still needed to be told.

On September 24, 1891, Rankin, a Black railroad worker, refused a white coworker’s demand to perform work outside his assigned duties. Insulted by his refusal, the coworker threw lumps of coal at his face. Rankin was later accused of shooting him.

Rankin was seized and lynched near the French Broad River without ever receiving a trial. Law enforcement was notified but did not intervene. Although witnesses identified members of the mob, no one was held accountable.

Historical markers are more than signs. The next time you walk past one, slow down and read it. What you learn may surprise you.

Remember his name: **Hezekiah Rankin.**

Source: Equal Justice Initiative

Historical photographs and video: Sophia Sumner. Additional public-domain images via Wikimedia Commons.

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Who was Rebecca Grant—and what can her own words teach us about the lasting impact of slavery?Rebecca was born into slav...
09/30/2026

Who was Rebecca Grant—and what can her own words teach us about the lasting impact of slavery?

Rebecca was born into slavery, and decades later, her memories were recorded through the WPA Federal Writers’ Project. Some of the words she used may surprise us, but before judging them, we need to understand her life and the circumstances surrounding the interview.

This Thursday, I’ll introduce Rebecca’s story, share portions of her testimony and explore what she may have meant—in her own words.

Join me for **History Talk Thursday**
đź“… Thursday, October 1
⏰ 7:00 p.m. ET
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Source: Library of Congress, *Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers’ Project, 1936–1938.*

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