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
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Monday Open Thread – Little Known Black History Facts
Happy Monday, fellow Obots! To conclude Black History Month, this week's open thread will focus on little known black history. Norma Merrick Sklarek (April 15, 1928 - February 6, 2012) was an African American architect who accomplished many firsts for black women in architecture. She was the first black woman to be licensed as an architect in the United States, with … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread – Little Known Black History Facts