Black Seminoles—Gullahs Who Escaped From Slavery The Black Seminoles are a small offshoot of the Gullah who escaped from the rice plantations in South Carolina and Georgia. They built their own settlements on the Florida frontier, fought a series of wars to preserve their freedom, and were scattered across North America. They have played a significant role in … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: The History of the Gullah People
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Friday Open Thread: More Black Scientists and Inventors
Thomas L. Jennings (1791–1856) was an African-American tradesman and abolitionist in in New York City, New York. He was a free black who operated a tailoring and dry-cleaning business, and in 1821 was the first African American to be granted a patent. Jennings became active in working for his race and civil rights for the black community. In 1831, he was selected as … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: More Black Scientists and Inventors
Friday Open Thread: Black Indians
Radmilla A. Cody is a Navajo model, award-winning singer, and anti-domestic violence activist who was the 46th Miss Navajo from 1997 to 1998. As she was the first and thus far only Miss Navajo partially of African-American heritage, her nomination sparked considerable debate over Navajo identity. After her tenure, allegations of drug-trafficking and involvement in … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Black Indians
Friday Open Thread: History of Black Motorcyclists
The East Bay Dragons Motorcycle Club have gunned their Harley's through the mean streets of Oakland, California since the 1950s. While Rosa Parks took her historic bus ride, and as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X and Huey P. Newton and the Black Panthers stood bravely for equal rights, the East Bay Dragons MC risked life and limb during days when a black man … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: History of Black Motorcyclists
Friday Open Thread: Famous Blaxploitation Actors and Actresses
Richard Roundtree (born July 9, 1942) is an American actor. He has been called "the first black action hero" for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film, Shaft, and its sequels, Shaft's Big Score (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973). Born in New Rochelle, New York, Richard Roundtree graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1961 and played for the … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Famous Blaxploitation Actors and Actresses