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Equity & Exclusion, Pt. 3: A 1921 law meant to help mothers ended up displacing a generation of Black midwives and birth workers. The Sheppard-Towner Act was the first federally funded social-welfare program in U.S. history, but because participation was voluntary, Southern states used its new licensing rules to push out Black "granny midwives," who delivered up to 75 percent of Black babies in the rural South. By 1929, midwife-attended births had collapsed nationwide. This federal action is one of 80 sourced entries tracing 250 years of federal policy and its impact on Black Americans.

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Developed by the Black Mail Black History Brand, "Equity and Exclusion" traces 250 years of federal law, court rulings, executive orders, and other federal actions and their impact on Black Americans of structural inclusion or exclusion. 80 entries spanning 1776-2026.

Check out the launch video for more details. Explore the full interactive timeline now

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Juneteenth: Do we celebrate it or commemorate it? Let's talk about it.

Black History Learning Lab E-Zine — Issue #1

Juneteenth: Celebration or Commemoration? The history they skipped. The promises broken. The people who built anyway. Plus an interactive AI

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Jim Crow 2.0: From The Poll Tax To The Save Act

What in the Jim Crow 2.0 is really going on? Let's talk about Voting Rights and the SAVE Act.

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Poetry and Protest: The Life and Legacy of George Moses Horton

Poetry and Protest: The Life and Legacy of George Moses Horton

George Moses Horton was the first Black man to publish a book in the South, which did while enslaved.

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The Wiz: From Box Office Flop to Cultural Classic

When The Wiz premiered in 1978, it was labeled a box office disappointment. Over time, the film has gone from being criticized to being celebrated. Share your favorite character or scene in the comments! #blackmail4u #BlackHistory #TheWiz

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Remembering The Color Purple

 The Color Purple by Alice Walker was released in 1985. Its themes of survival, faith, sisterhood, justice, and self-discovery still resonate deeply. Stories like these affirm identity, inspire courage, and build connection across generations.

Check out the interactive presentation to learn some lesser-known details about the film as well as some its iconic quotes.

Remembering "The Color Purple"

The Color Purple by Alice Walker was released in 1985. Its themes of survival, faith, sisterhood, justice, and self-discovery still resonate

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Research as Resistance: W.E.B. Du Bois and The Philadelphia Negro Study

Research as Resistance: W.E.B. Du Bois and The Philadelphia Negro Study

In 1899, W.E.B. DuBois documented structural inequality, proving Black poverty wasn’t self-inflicted but systemically enforced.

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Ignorance and Power: James Baldwin's Warning

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The Wingo Sisters: Pioneers Of Women's Professional Wrestling

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John Lewis: 5 Things You May Not Know

Explore five lesser-known facts about John Lewis, from his upbringing to lifelong activism, and his legacy of getting into “good trouble.”

John Lewis: 5 Things You May Not Know

Explore five lesser-known facts about John Lewis, from his upbringing to lifelong activism, and his legacy of getting into “good trouble.”

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Miss Mary Hamilton: Put Some Respect On Her Name

Mary Hamilton demanded some respect be put on her name. She refused to be disrespected in court and won a Supreme Court ruling affirming dignity and equal treatment.

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How John W. Bubbles Gave Tap a New Rhythm

John W. Bubbles reshaped tap dancing with the creation of rhythm tap, influencing generations of dancers.

How John W. Bubbles Gave Tap a New Rhythm

John W. Bubbles reshaped tap dancing with the creation of rhythm tap, influencing generations of dancers.

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United for Peace: How Leymah Gbowee and the Women of Liberia Helped End Liberia’s Civil War

In 2003, Leymah Gbowee and Liberian women surrounded peace talks, staged protests, and demanded change until their nation’s civil war finally ended.

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I Am Somebody: Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., civil rights icon, spiritual leader, presidential candidate, and global advocate for justice, died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by family. His passing marks the end of a generation that bridged the Civil Rights Movement and modern Black political power.

“I Am Somebody”: Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson (1941–2026)

Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84, leaving a powerful civil rights legacy shaped by activism, politics, controversy, and “I Am Somebody.”

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The Big Five: Architects Of The Civil Rights Movement

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Hazel M. Johnson: Mother Of Environmental Justice

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