Early African-American elites traveled and lived abroad extensively... Pioneering African-Americans of the 18th and 19th centuries traveled and lived abroad extensively, even in Africa. They traveled for education, recreation, professional employment and political advocacy, enjoying concourse with a wide variety of cultures and supporters. Of course many blacks … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Black History Facts
Alexander Crummell
Thursday Open Thread: Little Known or Interesting Black History Facts
Continuing on with the theme... FACT 1:In 1787, free blacks in New York City found the African Free School, where future leaders Henry Highland Garnett and Alexander Crummell are educated. FACT 2: In 1787, Richard Allen and Absalom Jones form the Free African Society in Philadelphia. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Little Known or Interesting Black History Facts