Between 1894 and 1900, Black men regained political influence in North Carolina when Populists & Republicans formed the integrated Fusionist coalition. It led to the Wilmington Insurrection of 1898, the only successful coup of an elected government in U.S. history.

American Coup: Wilmington 1898

The Shearer Cottage was the oldest Black-owned inn on the island. The Shearers operated the twelve-room seasonal inn, creating a space of belonging and fellowship for multiple generations of the Black community of Martha's Vineyard.

Ralp Lauren's A Portrait of the American Dream: Oak Bluffs (2025)

Between 1924 and 1928, Rev. Solomon Sir Jones carried a 16mm camera in his hand, capturing the daily life and experience of over 30 Black towns in Oklahoma. When exploring history, we often focus on historical events and overlook the everyday lives of our ancestors.