Encyclopedia of African American Society, Volume 2Gerald David Jaynes An encyclopedic reference of African American history and culture. |
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... called for solidarity and empowerment of African American women and communities . On Saturday , October 25 , 1997 , a large group of African American women gathered in Philadelphia , occupy- ing a mile - long space between the ...
... called for solidarity and empowerment of African American women and communities . On Saturday , October 25 , 1997 , a large group of African American women gathered in Philadelphia , occupy- ing a mile - long space between the ...
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... Called White : The mob moved toward the lawn . I tried to aim my gun , wondering what it would feel like to kill a man . Suddenly there was a volley of shots . The mob hesi- tated , stopped . Some friends of my father's had barri- caded ...
... Called White : The mob moved toward the lawn . I tried to aim my gun , wondering what it would feel like to kill a man . Suddenly there was a volley of shots . The mob hesi- tated , stopped . Some friends of my father's had barri- caded ...
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... called Great Migration . In 1917 , white racists invaded the black ghetto of East St. Louis , Illinois , killing at least 38 people . During the so - called Red Summer of 1919 , more than twenty cities had major riots . In Chicago ...
... called Great Migration . In 1917 , white racists invaded the black ghetto of East St. Louis , Illinois , killing at least 38 people . During the so - called Red Summer of 1919 , more than twenty cities had major riots . In Chicago ...
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African Americans in Halls of Fame | 907 |
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