The Dark History of “Jingle Bells”: From Blackface Minstrelsy to Christmas Classic To fully appreciate its legacy, we must look beyond the jingly chorus and confront the uncomfortable context of its creation and initial reception.

“Jingle Bells” debuted in 1857 blackface minstrelsy. Its composer backed the Confederacy. Bells once hung on slave collars. Festive sound, violent origin. #MinstrelChristmas #BlackWallStreetTimes

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World Day Against the Death Penalty Unites Oklahoma Leaders Oklahoma leaders mark World Day Against the Death Penalty, highlighting wrongful convictions, high costs, and growing calls for reform.

World Day Against the Death Penalty Unites Oklahoma Leaders #BlackWallStreetTimes
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Judge Tanya Chutkan Blocks EPA from Canceling $20B in Climate Grants
Advocates see this as a win for environmental justice, but the fight isn’t over yet.
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Pentagon's DEI Purge Erases Histories of Black Soldiers - bit.ly/4hLVHDz

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Despite claims that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives compromise aviation safety, the facts tell a different story.

Read the full fact check on The Black Wall Street Times. Learn more: bit.ly/4hEIFry

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Op-ed: True heroes are movement builders The heroes I hope my sons admire won’t make headlines. They won’t grab attention through force or fear, writes Sheyda Brown.

A really good well written piece. theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/12/13/o... #heroes #healthcare #movement #change #op-ed #universalhealthcare #child #childraising #parenting #blackwallstreettimes #blackwallstreet www.reppartwilson.com

Earlier this month, residents of southeast Oklahoma City sustained an outbreak of an EF-3 tornado, leading to concerns that climate change is impacting the strength of tornadoes in the state. #BlackWallStreetTimes