How some enslaved Black people stayed in Southern slaveholding states – and found freedom
For generations, the Underground Railroad has been the quintessential story of resistance against oppression. Yet, the story ...
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Southern sites that expand understanding of Black history
Black History Month is the perfect time to get acquainted with some of the many African American historical sites that dot the South. There is plenty of Black history and culture worth exploring in ...
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America’s oldest Black town is in metro-east. It’s dying, but there’s a fight to save it
A Norfolk Southern spokesperson said the railroad ... Called the Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail, it includes 13 historic Black towns and other sites significant to Black and Native American history.
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Black Entrepreneurs See the Most Success in Southern Metro Areas – Cities with the most Black-owned Businesses
The District of Columbia, Maryland, and Georgia each have about 50% more Black-owned businesses compared to other states. While 9% of employer businesses in Georgia are Black-owned, only 6% of ...
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Exploring Oklahoma’s all-Black towns: A 2-day journey through history and legacy
The Bartlesville Westside Community Center is hosting a free two-day bus tour to educate Oklahomans about the history, struggles, and future of the state's historically all-Black towns.
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Exploring Oklahoma’s all-Black towns: A 2-day journey through history and legacy
A: The two-day tour will take participants to Black towns in Eastern and Central Oklahoma on the first day, followed by Southern and Western towns on the second day. The tour aims to raise ...