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In the wake of the devastating killing of all lives lost by ICE, Springfield faith communities are coming together in unity to pray for our nation and stand together to demand accountability. Join us as we lift up prayers for justice and take action✨

📅 Friday, January 30th
🕖 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
📍 First Presbyterian Church
321 S 7th Street, Springfield, IL

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Black History and Culture Collection The Black History & Culture Collection makes over 20K images of black cultural history available free of charge for non-commercial use to support in the education and awareness of black culture, history and narratives.

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On March 2, 1955, fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin was riding home on a city bus after a long day at school. A white passenger boarded, and the bus driver ordered Claudette to give up her seat. Claudette refused. As she later told Newsweek "I felt like Sojourner Truth was pushing down on one shoulder and Harriet Tubman was pushing down on the other. I was glued to my seat." Colvin was arrested for her civil disobedience and briefly put in jail. Roughly 9 months later and inspired Rosa Parks was arrested for the same refusal, launching the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The boycott lasted 13 months and led to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses is unconstitutional.

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International Talk Like A Pirate Day 2024 Deals & Freebies (September 19) Celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day (September 19) with freebies and pirate-related deals, free pirate games and books, and more. For more, check out all of our frugal ideas. Do you have plans for today? If you do, break them. I’ve got better ones for you. Today (September 19) is Intern...

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Mary Ann Shadd Cary was one of the few Black women elected to serve as a delegate. She attended the national convention in 1855. Source: National Women’s Hall of Fame

Life Story: Mary Ann Shadd Cary Life Story: Mary Ann Shadd Cary Mary Ann Shadd Cary Mary Ann Shadd Cary. Courtesy of National Archives of Canada, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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12 Misconceptions We Should All Be Aware of About Racism Racism, a deeply rooted societal issue, is often misunderstood and shrouded in misconceptions. Understanding these fallacies is crucial for effective dialogue and progress toward a more equitable society. This article […]

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Unique Black History Facts: Unveiling Hidden Stories and Triumphs Welcome, friends, to a world brimming with wonder and stories untold! Today, we embark on an extraordinary journey throu