The Nation’s Ninth Vice President Enslaved Wife:Her name was Julia Chinn, and her role in Richard Mentor Johnson’s life caused a furor when the Kentucky Democrat was chosen as Martin Van Buren’s running mate in 1836. Richard Mentor Johnson became vice president in 1837. (Library of Congress) She was born enslaved and remained that way her Read More…
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Ocala: Unsold Abandoned Houses Are Almost Being Given To Anyone
The United States is facing an increasing number of abandoned homes, presenting a new opportunity for local communities and the housing market. These abandoned properties can have various causes, such as foreclosures, economic downturns, or population shifts. The increasing amount of abandoned homes offer potential opportunities for homebuyers seeking affordable housing options. There are a Read More…
Before Emmett Till, 17-Yrs Jesse Washington Was Roasted To Death By A White Mob
Large crowd looking at the burned body of Jesse Washington, 18 year-old African American, lynched in Waco, Texas, May 15, 1916 via wikimedia commons. The murder of black boys George Armwood on October 18, 1933 and Emmett Till on August 28, 1955 by white mobs comprising men, women and children stunned well-meaning people – black Read More…
Texas installs RAZOR WIRE Along Border to Block ILLEGAL People From Crossing The Border
Texas installs RAZOR WIRE along New Mexico border to block ILLEGAL ALIENS from crossing The state of Texas has installed razor wire along its border with New Mexico to block illegal aliens from crossing. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently deployed the Texas National Guard to install the razor wire barrier along the bank of the Read More…
Rich History Illustrated In New Campus Bookstore Mural
By Pamela Moore As part of major renovations, the Florida A&M University Bookstore is now decorated with a new mural that illustrates the storied history of FAMU. When envisioning the new look for the bookstore, a team, including representatives from Barnes & Noble, the chain’s design consultant, Business and Auxiliary Services (BAS), and the Office Read More…