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Thomas N. Thornton Jr. - Senate Lunchroom Integration

Contributed on December 05, 2011

By: JanetFMS

WWII Veteran and Senate employee told he could not eat in the Senate lunchroom.
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"At this moment I am the whole reason [my ancestors] have existed at all."

Contributed on July 20, 2011

By: IAM1areu12

Though a 4th generation 'Caucasian,' my g-g-grandparents, Arthur and Ida Jackson, were an inter-racial couple. This honors Arthur Jackson (1856-1931), former slave of Richard & Lucinda Jackson of Franklin Co., Mo. (formerly of Kanawha Co., Va.).
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An Autobiography

Contributed on July 07, 2011

By: BrendaBoyte

From birth in 1950 to 1980, growing up as a black girl living in Chicago and New Orleans
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The Million Woman March

Contributed on June 20, 2011

By: Bernice

On October 25, 1997 history was made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the Million Woman March. The event was historical and a beautiful example of unity. You can view additional images at http://tinyurl.com/3muc4ov
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My Parents and African American History

Contributed on June 19, 2011

By: PercyWhiteIII

My sisters and I were fortunate to have parents who talked to us about living in segregated Virginia, specifically Richmond, Petersburg and Emporia during the 20’s 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
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Getting out and giving back

Contributed on May 17, 2011

By: RodAdkins

A memory about the neighborhood I grew up in, how I discovered a career in technology, and the importance of giving back by helping minority kids from challenged environments pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
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The Million Man March

Contributed on March 04, 2011

By: AfroSamurai

The Million Man March was a once in a lifetime experience. To see over one million Black men standing strong, together, was an amazing sight.
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Shades of Black

Contributed on December 23, 2010

By: big_robw

I used to not understand how some black people could pass as white, until I had my first son. Now I'm constantly having to explain recessive gene traits :)
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Agnes Cully Peters in Worcester, MA

Contributed on August 01, 2010

By: yportermoore

My grandmother Agnes Cully Peters was a Fashion designer in Harlem, New York. High School in Worcester, Massachusetts at the Girls Trade School
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Girls Trade School of Worcester, Massachusetts

Contributed on August 01, 2010

By: yportermoore

My grandmother, Agnes Cully attended the Girls Trade School of Worcester, MA in her high school years in 1914 and 1915. At the time she was the only person of color in her class.
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