Sarah Jane Woodson Early, born Sarah Jane Woodson (November 15, 1825 - August 1907), was an American educator, black nationalist, temperance activist and author. A graduate of Oberlin College, she was hired at Wilberforce College in 1858 as the first African-American woman college instructor. She also taught for many years in community schools. After marrying in 1868 … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: More African-American Firsts
More African-American Firsts
Thursday Open Thread: More African-American Firsts
Continuing with this week's theme, I am going to highlight some more historic African-American firsts. Today's person had a very interesting life and sadly, he is still not discussed very much. He is also one of the earliest advocates of the use of "black" instead of "colored." James McCune Smith (April 18, 1813 – November 17, 1865) was an … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: More African-American Firsts
Wednesday Open Thread: More African-American Firsts
Pierre Caliste Landry (April 19, 1841 – December 22, 1921) was an American slave who after the American Civil War became an attorney, Methodist Episcopal minister, and politician in Louisiana. He is best remembered for being elected in 1868 as mayor of Donaldsonville, the first African American to be elected to that position in the United States. Pierre Caliste Landry was born … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: More African-American Firsts
Tuesday Open Thread: More African-American Firsts
Continuing of this week's theme with more African-American firsts, the 1st Rhode Island Regiment was a Continental Army regiment from Rhode Island during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). Like most regiments of the Continental Army, the unit went through several incarnations and name changes. It became well known as the "Black Regiment" because, for a time, … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: More African-American Firsts
Monday Open Thread: More African-Americans Firsts
This week's open threads will highlight more African-Americans firsts. Today's post will talk about the first free black community. Fort Mose Historic State Park (originally known as Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mosé) is a U.S. National Historic Landmark (designated as such on October 12, 1994), located two miles north of St. Augustine, Florida, on the eastern edge of a … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: More African-Americans Firsts