BlackHistoryProject

Discussion-oriented org enlightening and empowering through knowledge and application of black history | [email protected]

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Happy Independence Day, Nigeria✊🇳🇬

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Did You Know: On September 15, 1843 seventy-five free black delegates gathered in Buffalo, NY to form the very first National Negro Convention, where they discussed the state of enslaved and freed Blacks in America #BlackHistoryProject

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The Montgomery Bus boycott was originally started by a man named E. D. Nixon, porter and head of the BSCP Montgomery chapter. Because of his hectic working and traveling schedule, he delegated his boycott duties to a local minister by the name of Martin Luther King Jr. (10/10)

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As many of you wrap up your Labor Day weekends, we at BHP urge you to reflect on some of the history behind Labour Unions as it relates to the African American community. (1/n)

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This labor union was the only of its kind and was responsible for establishing higher wages for black employees, and a cap of 240 working hours per month, and eventually, it became an instrumental organization for the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
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Seeking like-minded, passionate individuals to help build our team and organization. If you’re interested, fill out this form: https://t.co/tBrh9Z95zF

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In the midst of revamping our organization and seeking potential new team memebers.

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Join us in Chicago on April 28th for a discussion on race as a social construct, its influence in the media, and how it affects our understanding of black beauty standards and stereotypes.

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Thank you to everyone who came out to discuss how powerful the black dollar truly is! Be on the look out for more events 🤗

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Best Saturday I've had all summer💣💥 https://t.co/wONJpu21vv

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Yes, new centralized location for the convenience of travel! https://t.co/Mhpboh8BVq

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July 8th | 2-4 pm

[BlackHistoryProject @BHPChicago]

July 8th | 2-4 pm