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Black Past: Absalom Jones (1746 1818)
In this encyclopedia article you can read about Absalom Jones and his role in the development of black churches in the United States.
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Black Past: Jones, Quincy
This encyclopedia entry offers a brief look at Quincy Jones, who began as a jazz trumpet player, but has expanded his career beyond music into film and television. There are links to websites for more information.
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Black Past: Joplin, Scott
This is a brief encyclopedia biography of the ragtime composer, Scott Joplin, whose music was influential in the growth of jazz.
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Black Past: King, Jr., Martin Luther
This encyclopedia article gives a good overview of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and his place in the history of civil rights in the U.S. There is a link to a website that gives more information.
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Black Past: Leonard, "Sugar" Ray
This brief encyclopedia article tells about the boxing career of Sugar Ray Leonard.
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Black Past: Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment
In this interesting encyclopedia article, you learn about Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment, a group of slaves who fought along side the British against the Continental Army.
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Black Past: Louis, Joe
Read about Joe Louis, successful boxer, in this encyclopedia article.
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Black Past: Lowndes County Freedom Org.
This encyclopedia entry details the beginnings of the Black Panther Party which grew from the Lowndes County Freedom Organization in Alabama.
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Black Past: Marsalis, Wynton
This concise encyclopedia article tells about Wynton Marsalis as both a classical and jazz musician. There is a link to his own website.
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Black Past: Marshall, Thurgood
This very brief encyclopedia entry gives a short overview of Thurgood Marshall, the first black Supreme Court judge.
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Black Past: Jan E. Matzeliger (1852 1887)
A brief encyclopedia entry about the life of inventory, Jan Matzeliger, whose invention revolutionized the shoe-making industry.
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Black Past: Meredith, James
A brief encyclopedia entry about James Meredith, the first black to integrate the University of Mississippi. A link will take you to a website so you can see the papers he donated to Old Miss.
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Black Past: Mingus, Charles
In this encyclopedia entry, you learn about Charles Mingus, jazz bassist and composer.
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Black Past: Monk, Thelonius
This encyclopedia entry gives a brief account of Thelonius Monk, jazz pianist, and his influence on the jazz scene.
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Black Past: Montford Point Marines
This encyclopedia article tells about the Montford Point Marines, the first black Marine battalions in World War II.
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Black Past: Mound Bayou
This interesting encyclopedia article recounts the self-segregated community of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, which was founded as a place for blacks to find economic opportunity at a time of extreme racial violence in the South.
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Black Past: Newton, Huey
A brief encyclopedia entry about the life of Black Panther, Huey Newton.
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Black Past: New York Slave Conspiracy (1741)
This is a brief encyclopedia entry about the possible slave conspiracy to burn New York City.
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Black Past: Paige, Satchel
A brief encyclopedia entry about the life of Satchel Paige, amazing pitcher in the Negro League.
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Black Past: Palmer Memorial Institute
This encyclopedia entry tells about the Palmer Memorial Institute, a school founded in North Carolina to educate African-American teenagers.
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Black Past: Gordon Parts
Gordon Parks was a force in many fields, particularly photojournalism, as you will read in this encyclopedia entry.
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Black Past: Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback
An interesting biography of P.B.S. Pinchback, first African American to be governor of any state. Read about his childhood, his life in politics, and his education to be a lawyer.
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Black Past: Poor, Salem (1747 1780)
Read this encyclopedia entry that recounts the participation of Salem Poor, a freed black man, who served in the Revolutionary War.
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Black Past: Powell, Colin
This encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Colin Powell's life, including his military career and his appointment as Secretary of State.