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Winner of the 2015 Carter G. Woodson Award from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History and the NEA
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The wait is over! The new https://t.co/xxtrtPr4jx 3.0 is officially live! We’ve redesigned our site to bring you a modern, user-friendly experience that makes exploring Black history easier and more engaging than ever.

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The history of the Black Seminoles reflects migration, resistance and survival across African, African American and Native communities in the Southeast.

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This month in 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American U.S. Supreme Court justice. Before joining the Court, he won 29 of the 32 cases he argued before it.

Explore his life and legacy → https://t.co/9lDUg3NMMT

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Born Oct. 6, 1917, Fannie Lou Hamer became a leading grassroots civil rights activist, organizing for voting rights and helping co-found the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.

Explore her life and legacy → https://t.co/rQ8r3glnlF

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Black history lives in landmarks across the U.S., from churches and schools to homes and historic districts. Explore BlackPast’s National African American Historic Landmarks collection, organized by state: https://t.co/U5BLACqN9D

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Dr. Quintard Taylor’s legacy continues through https://t.co/HcYhUuOt7T and his daughter, Jamila E. Taylor.

“It’s an honor to continue to carry on his legacy.”

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Ten years ago today, the National Museum of African American History and Culture opened on the National Mall. Explore its history, collection and impact on BlackPast:

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One year after Dr. Quintard Taylor’s passing, https://t.co/HcYhUuOt7T Board President Douglas R. Bender reflects on his friend, mentor and legacy.

“Thank you, my friend, for trusting me with the pen.”

Read Doug’s tribute: https://t.co/08RUH59Z0A

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One year ago today, we remember https://t.co/HcYhUuOt7T founder Dr. Quintard Taylor (Dec. 11, 1948–Sept. 21, 2025), whose vision made Black history more accessible worldwide. #BlackHistory #BlackPast https://t.co/EIIbx5ADiM

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Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, born in Puerto Rico, was a writer, activist and collector who documented Black achievement across the African Diaspora. In 1926, the New York Public Library acquired his vast collection, helping preserve Black history. #BlackPast https://t.co/ooz7ZaBd6B

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For more than 40 years, Lonnie G. Bunch III has helped preserve and expand access to African American history. He became the founding director of @NMAAHC and, in 2019, the first African American and first historian to lead the @Smithsonian. #BlackPast https://t.co/rGLODg6uBO

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Sept. 15: #OTD in 1963, Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley were killed in the bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church. The attack became a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement. #BlackHistory #BlackPast https://t.co/8ZDqIAOTs2

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@KCCouncil Thank you to the King County Council for the opportunity to be part of the February 2026 Black History Month proclamation. https://t.co/xxtrtPr4jx is truly grateful for the recognition and for your commitment to honoring Black history in our community!

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Psst! We've also got a page dedicated to the Tuskegee Airmen! Check it out.🛩️
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The DoD may try to delete you, but we won't. Let's celebrate #JackieRobinsonDay early! https://t.co/OAeajajo88
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Thank you for being part of our journey—we can’t wait for you to experience the new site!
- The https://t.co/xxtrtPr4jx Team

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The wait is over! The new https://t.co/xxtrtPr4jx 3.0 is officially live! We’ve redesigned our site to bring you a modern, user-friendly experience that makes exploring Black history easier and more engaging than ever.

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This project would not have been possible without the support of the Gates Foundation. Their grant enabled us to redesign our platform that makes Black history more accessible to all. We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in the beta test.

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Here’s what you can look forward to:
- A fresh, sleek design for better readability
- Upgraded navigation to help you find what you need faster
- Enhanced search functionality so you can access content with ease
- Mobile-friendly browsing for learning on the go

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The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (1945-46) was the only all-black, all-female battalion overseas during WWII. Known as the Six Triple Eight, they were brought in to manage a backlog of an estimated 17 million pieces of mail. Read more: https://t.co/RKAn0nkHX7