Historical marker featuring Todd Duncan.
Basement apartment door
Todd Duncan originated the role of Porgy in Porgy & Bess. He also sang Unchained Melody for the movie soundtrack (before the Righteous Brothers). He taught voice at Howard and in his basement studio at 16th and T…a basement studio that eventually became my first apartment in DC! #BlackHisoryMonth
We celebrate #blackhisorymonth with a character spotlight on John Henry Irons aka #Steel with issue 34 that started off the run by the legendary #christopherpriest & @denyscowan.bsky.social #dcuniverse #dccomics
The 2nd Morrill Act created Land-grant Institutions for Black students in states that wouldn't allow access to White institutions. It designated a set of HBCUs to receive federal funds for teaching, research and Extension. There are now 19 land grant HBCUs. #hbcu #1890landgrant #blackhisorymonth
Jarena Lee was the first African American female public preacher in America. Born in February 1783 to free black parents. She preached out of her home and throughout the north and south to both Black and White people.
#JarenaLee #blackhisorymonth #blackhistory #blackchurch
Let's go February! My friend is sharing throughout the month #BELOUD #BlackHisoryMonth
Showing a green, yellow & red highlighted tree with the words BLACK HISTORY above it & below the words Honoring the past, Inspiring the future
WELCOME TO FEBRUARY
Black History is American History
Black History is WORLD History
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No Gov't Can Tell Us What To Celebrate!
You can NOT erase Black History!
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#BlackHistory #BlackHisoryMonth
#WeWillNotBeErased
