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Kani Saburi Ayubu August 4, 2016 Leave a Comment

Albert Jose Jones: African American Scuba Diving Pioneer

Albert Jose Jones: African-American Scuba Diving Pioneer

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Filed Under: Black History, Humpday Hero Tagged With: African American History, black history, diving, scuba, scuba diver, swimming, washington dc

Kani Saburi Ayubu June 24, 2016 Leave a Comment

The Bass Reeves Legacy Monument

The Bass Reeves Legacy Monument

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Filed Under: Monuments and Statues Tagged With: arkansas, bass reeves, black cowboy, black history, fort smith, harold holden, indian territory, judge isaac parker, monument, sculpture, united states marshall

Kani Saburi Ayubu April 12, 2016 Leave a Comment

Artist Spotlight: Introducing Canadian & Afro-Caribbean Artist Jason O’Brien

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Filed Under: Artist Spotlight Tagged With: afro-caribbean, artist, black art, canada, jason o'brien, toronto

Kani Saburi Ayubu June 28, 2015 9 Comments

The Truth About Sullivan’s Island and Slavery

Slaves in South Carolina

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Filed Under: African American History, Historical Sites Tagged With: black history, charleson harbor, charleston, fort moultrie, sierra leone, slavery, south carolina, toni morrison, william moultrie

Kani Saburi Ayubu May 19, 2015 Leave a Comment

8 Facts About Dr. James Bevel, the Father of Voting Rights

James Bevel and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Filed Under: Black Historical Facts, Civil Rights Movement Tagged With: birmingham, black history, chicago freedom movement, civil rights, diane nash, freedom riders, freedom rids, james bevel, martin luther king, million man march, sclc, selma, sncc, voting rights

Kani Saburi Ayubu January 25, 2015 Leave a Comment

Scripture of the Week: Lead Me, Guide Me

Illuminate My Path by Edward Clay Wright, Jr.

Our Scripture and Gospel Gem of the Week

Filed Under: Scripture of the Week Tagged With: bible, black angel, black angels, church, doris akers, edward clay wright, gospel, gospel songs, vara williams

Kani Saburi Ayubu January 18, 2015 Leave a Comment

Scripture of the Week: Leave Your Burdens

Lay Down Your Burdens by April Wilson Harrison

Our Scripture and Gospel Gem of the Week

Filed Under: Scripture of the Week Tagged With: april harrison, april wilson harrison, bible, burdens, church, faith, psalms 55:22, scripture

Kani Saburi Ayubu December 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

African Nativity Scenes: A Christmas Gift from the Motherland

Ugandan Jacaranda Wood African Nativity Scene

Learn More About Our Ugandan Nativity Scenes

Filed Under: African Decor Tagged With: africa, african blackwood, christmas, jacaranda wood, nativity, uganda, wood

Kani Saburi Ayubu November 26, 2014 Leave a Comment

Carter Paysinger: Beverly Hills High School’s First Black Principal

Carter Paysinger, First Black Principal of Beverly Hills High School

Carter Paysinger: First African-American Principal at Beverly Hills High

Filed Under: Humpday Heroes Tagged With: beverly hills, california, carter paysinger, discrimination, education, high school, principal, racism, steve felton

Kani Saburi Ayubu November 24, 2014 1 Comment

The Unveiling of the Huntoon-Van Rensalier Underground Railroad Monument

The Huntoon-Van Rensalier Underground Railroad Monument

The Huntoon-Van Rensalier Underground Railroad Monument

Filed Under: Monuments and Statues Tagged With: black history, ed dwight, history, josaih hutton, monument, new jersey, paterson, san diego, sculpture, slavery, underground railroad, william van rensalier

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