Black History Travel

04/07/2022

: Ketanji Brown-Jackson became the first Black woman to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. She was confirmed by the Senate with a bipartisan vote of 53-47.

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03/21/2022

Bessie Stringfield (1911-1993), was the first African American woman to ride cross country solo. She worked as a civilian courier for the Army during World War II; crossing the U.S. eight times. Stringfield was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame posthumously in 2002.

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03/14/2022

Is Tuskegee on your Black History bucket list?

Here are seven reasons.

It should be.

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, 1616 Chappie James Ave., Tuskegee, AL 36083 This National Park Service historic site is a must see! It’s right off the turnoff to Tuskegee on Interstate 75. The introductory video at the Visitor’s Center is a good place to start. Don’t forget to pick up ...

03/14/2022

Clara Brown (1800-1885), known as the “Angel of the Rockies”, was born enslaved in Virginia around 1800. She was one of the first documented Black women to move to the Colorado territory during the gold rush. Years of hard work and saving allowed her to gain some wealth after investing in mining. As her profits grew so did her charity. “Aunt Clara” as she was affectionately called was a pillar of Denver’s Black community. She even cared for the homeless and destitute pregnant women providing them food and shelter.

03/10/2022

: Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) died today in Auburn,New York. Although best known for her work on the Underground Railroad. Her exploits as a scout and spy during the Civil War are lesser known. She was the first woman to lead a major military expedition for the Union Army. During the Battle of Combahee Ferry she helped to free upwards of seven hundred enslaved people near Beaufort,South Carolina.

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03/08/2022

Cathay Williams (1842-1893) was the only woman to serve as a Buffalo Soldier in the U.S. Army. She was born of a free father and enslaved mother in Independence,Missouri in 1844. Under the pseudonym “William Cathay” she enlisted to serve in the 38th U.S. Army Regiment. She passed as a man until the post surgeon in Fort Bayard,New Mexico discovered her secret during a hospitalization. Williams was given an honorable discharge.

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03/01/2022

Celebrating our Black sheroes, trailblazers, and pioneers all month long.

Let us know who you think should be featured in the comments.

Come join us!

02/24/2022

: Definitely not to be missed! The Legacy Museum is dedicated to the memory of the victims of the study entitled “Untreated Syphilis Study of the Negro Male”. It was infamously known as the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. While the men and families affected were not injected with the disease itself. The study raised alarms ethically as the participants were not treated with the standard treatment of penicillin. Be sure to bring your tissue. Most of the exhibits (pictures and written media) are under copyright. So be prepared to put your camera away.

For more information on admission and hours: https://www.tuskegee.edu/libraries/legacy-museum

02/21/2022

The very first African American?

The name might surprise you.

Zuni,NM Who was the very first documented African American? The answer to the question is debatable and open to scrutiny. One name that is often quietly circulated in historical circles: Esteban de Dorantes (Esteban the Moor). In order to write this piece my travels have taken me to a Native America...

02/19/2022

Mary Seacole (1805-1881), was a Jamaican nurse best known for her involvement in the Crimean War.Seacole was taught herbal remedies and folk medicine by her mother, who kept a boarding house for disabled European soldiers and sailors.Seacole was honored in her lifetime, alongside Florence Nightingale, but after her death she was forgotten for almost a century. Today, she is noted for her bravery and medical skills and as "a woman who succeeded despite the racial prejudice of influential sections of Victorian society".

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02/05/2022

Fresh off the presses! Maybe a tad bit late. Who remembers our visit to Tuskegee? Visit our new website for our write-up. There’s so much to discover about Tuskegee,Alabama. It’s a gem!

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02/03/2022

Did you know cowrie shells were a form of currency in pre colonial Africa?

Add Savannah African Art Museum to your Black History Month itinerary.

They’re our featured museum of the day!