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Black History Biography of the Day
Friday, December 12, 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

Rosa Parks and history
by Thomas Sowell

Why was Rosa Parks' bus segregated? Did market forces do that?

This Week's Featured Black History Resources

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Lost Boy No More: A True Story of Survival and Salvation

Read about Lost Boy No More: A True Story of Survival and Salvation

At 9 years old Nhial fled 1000 miles to Ethiopia to escape the Muslim raiders who had murdered his family.

Read about Roots

This is the dramatic story of one family's 4-generation struggle for freedom

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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