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February 12, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Althea Gibson was the first African American to compete in a pro-world tennis tour and in 1956, the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam title. Overall, Gibson garnered 11 Grand Slam wins, including six singles titles. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 6, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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Haiti Independence Day

On January 1, 1804, in the port city of Gonaïves, Jean-Jacques Dessalines stood before a crowd and declared that they were free. Once a French colony named Saint-Domingue, they were now an independent nation, the second in the Western Hemisphere.
February 5, 2026 at 11:57 PM
A parade celebrating Frederick Douglass is canceled after Maryland National Guard drops out following Trump administration anti-DEI orders: The Department of Defense announced on January 31 that celebrating “identity months” is dead for the agency. #BHM #BkackHistoryMonth
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February 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#booksky #BkackHistoryMonth

Looking for a great read? Check out my historical.fiction novel based on the life of my 6th great grandfather who ran from slavery at 15 so that I'd never have to.

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I Ran So You Could Fly: The Paris O'Ree Story
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February 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Harriet Tubman. #DEIDailypost #BkackHistoryMonth
February 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM