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Black History Biography of the Day
Thursday, March 11, 2010

John Marrant
1755-1791

Read about John Marrant

America's first black preacher, a missionary to the Cherokee, and an author, John Marrant lived a life of adventure and hardships to serve God.

Black History Review's Article of the Day

The media that couldn't shoot straight
by Larry Elder

The sage from South Central weighs in on the expiration of the "assault weapons" ban.

This Week's Featured Black History Resources

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Coming On Home Soon

Read about Coming On Home Soon

Ada Ruth gives young readers a first-hand look at the poverty and struggles of Black Americans at home during the Second World War.

Read about Glory

In 1863, African-American troops stormed Confederate Fort Wagner for the Union, for equality, and for glory.

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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