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Despite a court ruling favoring the railroad, the Smiths, supported by the Institute for Justice, appealed to the GA Supreme Court. Their fight highlights systemic challenges Black landowners face in preserving their land and history.
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600 acres farmland

A railroad company, backed by GA govt, plans to seize part of their land via eminent domain for a 4.5-mile rail spur. The Smiths argue it devalues their property & threatens their family’s legacy and historical significance. 2/3
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Blaine and Diane Smith

Photo of 600 acres of farmland

Photo of 600 acres of farmland

Blaine & Diane Smith own 600 acres in GA, land their ancestors farmed while enslaved. Their grandfather bought it in 1920, turning it into a symbol of generational wealth. Now, they face a legal battle to protect it. 1/3
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THE WILL TO CARE* by Timoria McQueen is a raw, inspiring memoir of survival and advocacy. After near-fatal childbirth and miscarriage, she exposes systemic maternal health failures, especially for Black and rural women. Transitioning from celebrity makeup artist to fierce advocate, McQueen pays the price for amplifying silenced voices, demanding equity and reform. A powerful call for change.

After near-fatal childbirth and miscarriage, Timoria exposes systemic failures in maternal health in the U.S. Transitioning from celebrity makeup artist to advocate, she pays the price for amplifying silenced voices, demanding equity and reform. A powerful call for change.
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The village thrived,with many African Americans using property ownership to gain voting rights. However, in 1857, Seneca Village was destroyed through eminent domain to make way for Central Park, displacing its residents and scattering the community. It’s history was forgotten until the 1990’s.
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Seneca village residents

Senece village resident

Seneca Village residents

Map of Seneca Village

Before Central Park there was Seneca Village:

Seneca Village was a 19th-century settlement in Manhattan, established in 1825 by free African Americans, one of the first communities of its kind in NYC, located in what is now Central Park, and had 3 churches, 2 schools, and 3 cemeteries.
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The Great Escape From Slavery of Ellen and William Craft Passing as a white man traveling with his servant, two slaves fled their masters in a thrilling tale of deception and intrigue

After the Civil War, they returned to the U.S. and established a school in Georgia for newly freed African Americans. Their remarkable story of courage, ingenuity, and resilience remains a testament to the fight for freedom & equality.
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Christmas Day, finally free.

Following their escape, the Crafts became prominent abolitionists, sharing their story in the 1860 book *Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom*. They settled in Boston, but the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act forced them to flee to England, where they raised 5 children.
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forged passes and clever disguises to avoid detection. Their journey was fraught with close calls, including encounters with suspicious officials and slave traders, but their quick thinking and unwavering resolve saw them through. After a harrowing four-day trip, they arrived in Philadelphia on
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Picture of William and Mary Craft

Ellen and William Craft, an enslaved couple from Georgia, executed a bold escape to freedom in 1848. Ellen, who had light skin, disguised herself as a wealthy white male planter, while William posed as her enslaved servant. They traveled by train, steamboat, and stayed in luxury hotels, using
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Here is my source.

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Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831-1895) In 1864, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first Black woman to earn an MD degree in the United States when she was the first and only black woman to graduate from the New England Female Medical College. She practiced in Boston and moved to Richmond, Virginia after the Civil War, caring for freed slaves who would have had no access to medical care. In 1883, she published the Book of Medical Discourses – medical advice for women and children – one of the first medical publications from a Black author.

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831-1895)
In 1864, Dr. Crumpler became the first Black woman to earn an MD degree in the U.S.

She practiced in Boston, moved to VA after the Civil War, caring for freed slaves. In 1883, she published the Book of Medical Discourses – medical advice for women and children.

The four-Airman team consisted of The Tuskegee Airmen, Capt. Alva Temple, Lt. James Harvey, and Lt. Harry Stewart with Lt. Halbert Alexander as the alternate pilot.

James H. Harvey

The #TopGun origin story.

The original Top Gun pilots were members of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American military pilots in World War II. The Tuskegee Airmen won the first Air Force "Top Gun" competition in 1949.
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Picture of Beverly Greene, first Black woman to be licensed as an architect in the United States.

Pic of building designed by Beverly Greene

Beverly L. Greene
(1915–1957) was the first African American woman to be licensed as an architect in the U.S.

She began her career in the late 1930s working for Chicago Housing Authority, & later worked several notable firms.
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Meet Bill Powell The First Black Man To Build And Operate His Own Golf Course - Because of Them We Can William “Bill” Powell was born November 12, 1916 in Greenville, Alabama but grew up in Minerva, Ohio where he spent a lot of time on the golf course. He learned how to golf at a young age and even wor...

Bill Powell, 1916-2009, WWII veteran, opened Clearview Golf Club in 1948, the first African-American-owned and designed professional golf course.

Powell was Inducted into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame in 1996 and Clearview became a National Historic Site in 2001.
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Mary Ellen Pleasant was a multi-dimensional moneymaker and abolitionist, who ultimately expanded the Underground Railroad west during the time of the California Gold Rush near San Francisco and earned the title, “The Mother of Human Rights in California.”

Mary Ellen Pleasant
(1814-1904) was a multi-dimensional moneymaker and abolitionist, who expanded the Underground Railroad west during the California Gold Rush near San Francisco and earned the title, “The Mother of Human Rights in California.”

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Percy Ellis Sutton (1920–2009) was a prominent political leader, activist, and businessman. A key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, he was a Freedom Rider and legal representative for Malcolm X. Sutton served as Manhattan’s borough president from 1966–1977, the longest tenure in the role. He later became an entrepreneur, investing in the New York Amsterdam News and the Apollo Theater. In 1971, he co-founded the Inner City Broadcasting Corporation, which acquired NYC’s first African-American-owned radio stations, WLIB-AM and WBLS-FM.

Percy Ellis Sutton
(1920–2009) was a Freedom Rider and legal representative for Malcolm X.

Sutton served as Manhattan’s borough president, invested in the New York Amsterdam News and the Apollo Theater, and co-founded the Inner City Broadcasting Corporation.
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Right wing Nick Fuentes account

Right wing Nick Fuentes account

I know this Mofo Nick Fuentes didn’t just follow me. Sharing so you all can block! Not sure if this is his actual account but still.

Annie Turnbo Malone (1869-1957) Established a hair care empire & became the first #Black American woman to achieve millionaire status with her Poro Products company. She created and sold products under the ‘Wonderful Hair Grower’ name. Madame CJ Walker started her career working for Malone.

Annie Turnbo Malone (1869-1957) Established a hair care empire & became the first #Black American woman to achieve millionaire status with her Poro Products company.

She created and sold products under the ‘Wonderful Hair Grower’ name. Madame CJ Walker started her career working for Malone.
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for African-American women. She also started a Black Beauty School focusing on Black hair care.
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Malone always had an interest in hair care and in high school studied chemistry.

Malone started experimenting with hair and created different hair-care products. She developed & manufactured her own line of non-damaging hair straighteners, special oils, and hair-stimulant products for #Black
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Annie Turnbo Malone (1869-1957) Established a hair care empire and became the first Black American woman to achieve millionaire status with her Poro Products company. She created and sold products under the ‘Wonderful Hair Grower’ name. Madame CJ Walker started her hair care career working for Annie T. Malone. Malone always had an interest in hair care and in high school studied chemistry. Malone started experimenting with hair and created different hair-care products. She developed and manufactured her own line of non-damaging hair straighteners, special oils, and hair-stimulant products for African-American women. She also started a Black Beauty School focusing on Black hair care.

Annie Turnbo Malone (1869-1957) Established a hair care empire and became the first Black American woman to achieve millionaire status with her Poro Products company. She created and sold products under the ‘Wonderful Hair Grower’ name. Madame CJ Walker started her hair care career working for Annie T. Malone. Malone always had an interest in hair care and in high school studied chemistry. Malone started experimenting with hair and created different hair-care products. She developed and manufactured her own line of non-damaging hair straighteners, special oils, and hair-stimulant products for African-American women. She also started a Black Beauty School focusing on Black hair care.

Annie Turnbo Malone (1869-1957) Established a hair care empire and became the first Black American woman to achieve millionaire status with her Poro Products company. She created and sold products under the ‘Wonderful Hair Grower’ name. Madame CJ Walker started her hair care career working for Annie T. Malone. Malone always had an interest in hair care and in high school studied chemistry. Malone started experimenting with hair and created different hair-care products. She developed and manufactured her own line of non-damaging hair straighteners, special oils, and hair-stimulant products for African-American women. She also started a Black Beauty School focusing on Black hair care.

Annie Turnbo Malone (1869-1957) Established a hair care empire and became the first Black American woman to achieve millionaire status with her Poro Products company. She created and sold products under the ‘Wonderful Hair Grower’ name. Madame CJ Walker started her hair care career working for Annie T. Malone. Malone always had an interest in hair care and in high school studied chemistry. Malone started experimenting with hair and created different hair-care products. She developed and manufactured her own line of non-damaging hair straighteners, special oils, and hair-stimulant products for African-American women. She also started a Black Beauty School focusing on Black hair care.

Annie Turnbo Malone (1869-1957) Established a hair care empire & became the first #Black American woman to achieve millionaire status with her Poro Products company.

She created and sold products under the ‘Wonderful Hair Grower’ name. Madame CJ Walker started her career working for Malone.
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Lewis Howard Latimer (September 4, 1848 – December 11, 1928) was an American inventor and patent draftsman. His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for electric light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars. In 1884, he joined the Edison Electric Light Company where he worked as a draftsman.

Lewis Howard Latimer 9/4/1848– 12/11/1928
was an American inventor and patent draftsman.

His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for electric light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars.
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This is a picture of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress.

Shirley Anita Chisholm was an American politician who, in 1968, became the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress.

In 1972, she became the first Black candidate for a major-party nomination for President of the United States.

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