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Where is Black Eden?
Black Eden was the Town of Idlewild, Michigan, from 1912 through the mid-1960s. Idlewild had an active year-round community and was visited by black entertainers and musicians from all over the country. At its peak, it was one of the most popular...
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Oct. 21, 2021
Where is Black Eden?
Black Eden was the Town of Idlewild, Michigan, from 1912 through the mid-1960s. Idlewild had an active year-round community and w…
Oct. 6, 2021
The Death of Fred Hampton
An explanation the life and death of Fred Hampton. Hampton was a young, gifted leader with a talent for organizing people who …
Sept. 22, 2021
Who are the Scottsboro Nine?
The Scottsboro Boys were nine black teenagers falsely accused of raping two white women aboard a train near Scottsboro, Alabama, …
Sept. 9, 2021
The Demise of The Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party emerged at a time of political activism and excitement at the possibility of radical social change. While…
Aug. 26, 2021
The FBI vs The Black Panther Party
During the late 60s no Black Power group grew more than The Black Panther Party but with that growth came government repression. …
Aug. 12, 2021
The Black Panther Party for Self Defense Pt. 1
The Black Panthers, also known as the Black Panther Party, was a political organization founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby …
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