Ida B. Wells, a writer and activist, fought racial injustice all her life. She is best known for her fight against Lynching in the American South after the American Civil War. As…
Tag: Black History Month
Frederick Douglas after slavery.
Frederick Douglass was a well known abolitionist, orator, and statesman in the 19th century United States. His antislavery writings made him famous. He believed in equal rights for all peoples. Check out…
Frederick Douglass- Early life
Frederick Douglass was a well known abolitionist, orator, and statesman in the 19th century United States. His antislavery writings made him famous. He believed in equal rights for all peoples. Frederick Douglass…
Claudette Colvin – Sitting Down for Freedom
On 2 March 1955, 9 months before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, AL. Sometimes overlooked because of the popularity…
Black History – Leaders of Freedom
Black History Month at The Researcher’s Gateway in 2021 focuses on the Leaders who Paved the Way to Freedom. While the Civil Rights Movement brought great changes addressing the pervasive racism in…
Mary Jane Patterson
Mary Jane Patterson is considered the first African American to received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree at a time when it was rare for any women to complete four year degrees. Her…
Phillis Wheatley and her life after Slavery
Phillis Wheatley’s life after slavery was not an easy one. Her life changed drastically during her trip to London with her owner John Wheatley. She gained popularity for her poetry to the…
The Early Life of Phillis Wheatley
The early life of Phillis Wheatley was remarkable. She became the first African American in what would become the United States to publish poetry and second American women to do so. Her…
Black History Month – Maya Angelou
Dr. Maya Angelou, poet, author, activist, teacher, singer/song-writer, and dancer, entertained and illuminated people for over eight decades. Sometimes referred to as a Renaissance woman, she had broad interests and talents. She…
Henrietta Lacks, The Ethics of Consent
Henrietta Lacks, the Ethics of Consent is part two of a series. To learn about her life, check out our blog The Life of Henrietta Lacks. Henrietta Lacks became immortal, as it…