Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it very difficult for Blacks to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for suffrage. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Lu...
May 24, 2023 -June 14 Learning Lunch at the History Museum of Mobile will feature Dr. Tina Naremore Jones who will present Telling our Story, the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage AreaPDF FILE March 30, 2023 -April 12 Learning Lunch at the History Museum of Mobile will feature Dr. Ash...
Black history in the United States is a rich and varied chronicle of slavery and liberty, oppression and progress, segregation and achievement. Though captive and free Africans were likely present in the Americas by the 1400s, the kidnapped men, women and children from Africa who were sold firs...
The origins of the Tuskegee National Forest: Nineteenth- and twentieth-century resettlement and land development programs in the black belt region of Alabama Agricultural History 72, no. 2, (Spring 1998).Warren, S.T. & Zabawa, R.E. 1998. "The origins of the Tuskegee National Forest: Ninetee...
Alabama People & Population With a population of over 5 million that is comprised of a diverse mix of ethnicities, Alabamians are renowned for their distinct Southern hospitality.African Americanshave a significant presence, especially in urban areas and the Black Belt region. ...
Gotch would go on to defeat George Hackenschmidt two years later to unify the belt with the World Heavyweight Title. 1965 - Chris and Ken Lucas defeat The Mysterio Medics in Dothan, Alabama to win the Gulf Coast ...
1 Eminem (One of the Most Influential and Popular Rappers of All Time) Birthdate: October 17, 1972 Sun Sign: Libra Birthplace: Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States Eminem is a highly acclaimed American rapper, music producer, and songwriter who is known for popularizing hip hop in Middle ...
The Mongols defeated Gorilla Monsoon & Jose Rivera in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match; fall #1 - the Mongols won at the 14-minute mark; fall #2 - Monsoon & Rivera won at the 18-minute mark; fall #3 - Rivera could not reenter the ring before the referee's 20 count...
Since their founding in the 1800s, historically Black colleges and universities have had a significant role — from the pre-Civil War era through Reconstruction and into the modern era.
During this time I became involved with a mission in Marbury, Alabama, that was run by the Holy Ghost Fathers. They took care of the poor black people in the South. It all started when I began sending them clothing for the poor. Then I was invited to go down there for a visit....