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Black History Biography of the Day
Friday, September 03, 2010

John Marrant
1755-1791

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America's first black preacher, a missionary to the Cherokee, and an author, John Marrant lived a life of adventure and hardships to serve God.

Black History Review's Article of the Day

The media that couldn't shoot straight
by Larry Elder

The sage from South Central weighs in on the expiration of the "assault weapons" ban.

This Week's Featured Black History Resources

Featured Book

Featured Movie

Escape From Slavery: The True Story of My Ten Years in Captivity--and My Journey to Freedom in America

Read about Escape From Slavery: The True Story of My Ten Years in Captivity--and My Journey to Freedom in America

From an idyllic Sudanese farm to horrifying slavery to prominence in America, Francis Bok's Christian faith sustained him.

Lilies of the Field
1963

Read about Lilies of the Field

Sidney Poitier builds a chapel and makes history.

Place to Visit

Brown vs Board of Education National Historic Site
Topeka, KS

Read about Brown vs Board of Education National Historic Site

A formerly-segregated school bears testimony to the decisions that ended 'Seperate but equal' 50 years ago.

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