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Black History Biography of the Day
Friday, May 18, 2012

Jackie Robinson
1919-1972

Read about Jackie Robinson

With skill and courage, Jackie Robinson broke down the walls of segregation that locked black Americans out of professional sports.

Black History Review's Article of the Day

Like Many Who Changed History, Rosa Parks Was a Christian
by Doug Patton

Where did Rosa Parks find the courage to stand against racism?

This Week's Featured Black History Resources

Featured Book

Featured Movie

Freedom's Pen

Read about Freedom's Pen

Phillis Wheatley's life, slightly fictionalized, comes to life for young girls.

Lilies of the Field
1963

Read about Lilies of the Field

Sidney Poitier builds a chapel and makes history.

Place to Visit

John Brown Memorial Park
Osawatomie, KS

Read about John Brown Memorial Park

Statues and monuments stand in honor of John Brown and the men who fought with him on the site of the Battle of Ossawotamie in Eastern Kansas.

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