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The Violence Didn’t End at the Church

Most people know what happened at Birmingham's 16th Street Baptist Church on September 15, 1963. But did you know Johnny Robinson, 16, and Virgil Ware, 13, were also killed in Birmingham that same day? I didn't. One of my Facebook followers mentioned their stories, and that sent me r

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Growing as a History Creator 📚🚌

One thing I'm learning as I continue creating history content is that I don't want to simply tell people what happened. I want to create conversations around history. That's why I created **History Talk Thursday**—a space where we can learn the history, consider different perspect

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The History Behind Nighttime Funerals During Slavery

Why did some enslaved people have to wait until night to bury the people they loved? On some coastal plantations, enslaved people were not permitted to stop working to hold funerals. Enslavers also feared that gatherings could provide opportunities for people to plan an escape. So communities

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She Was 8. He Was 3 or 4. | Rebecca Jane Grant

Some memories stayed with formerly enslaved people for a lifetime. Rebecca Jane Grant was 92 years old when she shared memories of her childhood under slavery in South Carolina. One of those memories came from when she was about eight. Rebecca remembered being sent to a store with a note.

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Punished for Having a Bible? | Candus Richardson’s Testimony

Punished for Having a Bible? One of the things I enjoy about researching history is coming across firsthand accounts that make me stop and reread a passage. While reading Before Freedom Came: African-American Life in the Antebellum South, I came across the testimony of Candus Richardson, a fo

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History Talk Thursday | The Children’s Crusade | Join Me Tomorrow at 7 PM ET

Tomorrow is History Talk Thursday. We'll be discussing one of the most powerful moments of the Civil Rights Movement—the Children's Crusade. These weren't adults. They were students who chose to stand up against segregation, knowing the risks they faced. Join me tomorrow at 7:0

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Have you ever heard of Invisible Churches?

While researching slavery in America, I came across the history of Hush Harbors—secret places where many enslaved people gathered to worship away from the control of slaveholders. Learning stories like these reminds me that history is often found in the places and voices we don't always hear

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Would You Have Marched? | The Children’s Crusade

Would you have marched? The Children's Crusade is one of the most powerful stories of the Civil Rights Movement. In May 1963, thousands of young people in Birmingham chose to peacefully protest segregation, knowing they could face arrest, police dogs, and fire hoses. Their courage helped

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The Story of Fannie Griffin | A WPA Slave Narrative

🎙️ Through Their Own Words History is often told through textbooks—but sometimes, the most powerful stories come from the people who lived it. Today, I'm sharing the words of Fannie Griffin, a formerly enslaved woman whose memories were preserved through the WPA Slave Narratives. Her t

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Queen Nzinga: The Warrior Queen Who Defied an Empire | History Through Books

One of the stories that stood out to me while reading The Black History Book was Queen Nzinga's. A fearless queen, diplomat, and military strategist, she spent decades defending her kingdom and her people. I'm always looking for books that help me learn more about Black history, and

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History on Location | Asheville, North Carolina

If you're planning a trip to Asheville, you'll probably hear about the Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, waterfalls, and hiking trails—and they're all worth visiting. But don't stop there. Take time to visit The Block, walk through Pack Square, and explore the places that

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The Story of Alberta O. Jones | A Civil Rights-Era Cold Case

Alberta O. Jones broke barriers long before many opportunities existed for Black women in the legal profession. She became one of the first Black women admitted to the Kentucky Bar, Louisville's first Black woman prosecutor, and worked to help register Black voters during the Civil Rights Mo

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Thank You for Joining the First History Talk Thursday

💜 Thank you to everyone who joined the very first History Talk Thursday. Whether you joined live, asked a question, or simply listened, I truly appreciate you being part of this first conversation. We explored why Birmingham's history still matters today and reflected on how understanding

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POV: You’re building a business one pop-up at a time. 🖤

This weekend I packed up Kasual Closet and headed to another pop-up event in Asheville. There's so much that goes into these events that people don't always see—planning inventory, setting up the booth, talking with customers, creating content, and learning something new every time. O

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Why I Chose Birmingham to Launch History Talk Thursday

Why Birmingham? When I visited Birmingham, history became more than something I had read about. Walking the Birmingham Civil Rights Trail, standing in Kelly Ingram Park, and visiting the 16th Street Baptist Church reminded me that history happened on these same streets people pass by every da

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Could the Civil Rights Movement Have Succeeded Without Birmingham?

🎙️ Every History Talk Thursday begins with one question. This week's question: Could the Civil Rights Movement Have Succeeded Without Birmingham? Join me this Thursday as we explore one city, the people who made history there, and why Birmingham became a turning point in the Civil Rights

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📚 Something New Is Coming

Over the past year, I've traveled to historic places, stood where history happened, read countless books, and shared stories that deserve to be remembered. Along the way, I realized something... History isn't just something we learn—it's something we should talk about. That's

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He was just trying to make it home.

When I visited the Calhoun County Courthouse in Anniston, Alabama, I learned this wasn't just the site of a murder trial. Hours after a white supremacist rally was held there, Willie Brewster was shot while driving home from work on Highway 202. He was a husband, a father, and a hardworking

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📚 My History Library

Every story I share starts long before I press record. This is my history library—the place where I read, study, and research the people, places, and events that continue to inspire my work. Before I visit a historic site… Before I create a video… Before I share a story… It usually starts

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📚 **Something new is coming...**

Over the past year, I've traveled to historic places, stood where history happened, read countless books, and shared stories that deserve to be remembered. Along the way, I realized something... **History isn't just something we learn—it's something we should talk about.** That

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HERandHIStory in Black

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Discussing Black history — you can’t tell America’s story without it.