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Black History Biography of the Day
Sunday, July 13, 2025

Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper
1854-1940

Read about Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper

The first colored graduate of West Point, Henry Ossian Flipper served his country in the Cavalry and civilian life alike.

Black History Review's Article of the Day

Her Own Bodyguard: Eleanor Roosevelt, Civil Rights, and Guns
by David Kopel

Eleanor Roosevelt would not let the Ku Klux Klan prevent her from speaking on civil disobedience -- even if she had to pack her own protection.

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God's Neighborhood: A Hopeful Journey in Racial Reconciliation and Community Renewal

Read about God's Neighborhood: A Hopeful Journey in Racial Reconciliation and Community Renewal

Scott Roley traces his journey from priviledge and rock musician to humility, ministry, and racial reconciliation.

Deacons For Defense

Read about Deacons For Defense

The Klan would not stop for Federal injunctions ... but they would stop when their intended victims fought back!

Place to Visit

John Brown Memorial Park
Osawatomie, KS

Read about John Brown Memorial Park

Statues and monuments stand in honor of John Brown and the men who fought with him on the site of the Battle of Ossawotamie in Eastern Kansas.

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