Category: People

Dr. Alexander Thomas Augusta was a groundbreaking African American physician, surgeon, and educator who defied the odds in an era of extreme racial discrimination. ...

The story of bass reeves is one of desire, adaptability, and purpose. We see a man, who was enslaved, with the strong desire to be...

Leonard Grimes Reverend Leonard Grimes was an African-American baptist minister in the 1800’s who advocated for the abolition of the practice or institution of slavery....

John Rogan John Rogan was born on February 16, 1865 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was the son of a former slave. And, his story is...

Bridget “Biddy” Mason The story of Bridget “Biddy” Mason is powerful, to say the least. It demonstrates what a person can achieve by taking advantage...

Slavery is an important part of American history. Basically, without it, this country would most likely not exist. At least, it would look nothing like...

If someone asked you “Who was Jim Crow”, what would you tell them? Interestingly, if you asked this question in public randomly, you’d get a...