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The Remarkable Legacy Of Jane Bolin, The First Black Female Judge In The United States

On July 22, 1939, Jane Bolin was sworn in as a judge in New York City. She would go on to serve in this position for the next 40 years.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 14, 2021

The Remarkable Legacy Of Jane Bolin, The First Black Female Judge In The United States

On July 22, 1939, Jane Bolin was sworn in as a judge in New York City. She would go on to serve in this position for the next 40 years.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 14, 2021

This Week In History News, May 2 – 8

Bones of Black children killed in 1985 police bombing used in Ivy League anthropology class, World War I artifacts revealed by melting glacier, ancient Egyptian mummy found to be pregnant.

By All That's Interesting • May 7, 2021

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This Week In History News, May 2 – 8

Bones of Black children killed in 1985 police bombing used in Ivy League anthropology class, World War I artifacts revealed by melting glacier, ancient Egyptian mummy found to be pregnant.

By All That's Interesting • May 7, 2021

Meet The Dahomey Amazons, The Fearless All-Female Army That Once Dominated West Africa

Trained to be ruthless killers, Dahomey Amazons struck fear into the hearts of 19th-century colonizers. And though they were ultimately defeated, some survivors still got their revenge.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 30, 2021

Meet The Dahomey Amazons, The Fearless All-Female Army That Once Dominated West Africa

Trained to be ruthless killers, Dahomey Amazons struck fear into the hearts of 19th-century colonizers. And though they were ultimately defeated, some survivors still got their revenge.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 30, 2021

Meet Hazel Scott, The Black Pianist Who Took The Jazz World By Storm In Jim Crow America

An outspoken civil rights activist, Hazel Scott used her star power to fight racism. But then, she was accused of being a Communist — and it nearly destroyed her career.

By Victoria Linchong • Apr 20, 2021

Meet Hazel Scott, The Black Pianist Who Took The Jazz World By Storm In Jim Crow America

An outspoken civil rights activist, Hazel Scott used her star power to fight racism. But then, she was accused of being a Communist — and it nearly destroyed her career.

By Victoria Linchong • April 20, 2021

The Remarkable Story Of Prince Hall, The ‘Black Founding Father’ History Almost Forgot

Even before America became a sovereign nation, a freed slave named Prince Hall fought for the emancipation of his people in Boston and beyond.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 14, 2021

The Remarkable Story Of Prince Hall, The ‘Black Founding Father’ History Almost Forgot

Even before America became a sovereign nation, a freed slave named Prince Hall fought for the emancipation of his people in Boston and beyond.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 14, 2021

Civil Rights Group Steals $500,000 Confederate Monument In Selma — And Threatens To Turn It Into A Toilet

The thieves say they will only return the 128-year-old stone chair if a historic Confederate association agrees to fly a Black rights banner outside their headquarters.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 6, 2021

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Civil Rights Group Steals $500,000 Confederate Monument In Selma — And Threatens To Turn It Into A Toilet

The thieves say they will only return the 128-year-old stone chair if a historic Confederate association agrees to fly a Black rights banner outside their headquarters.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 6, 2021

Meet Eugene Bullard, The Runaway Who Became The First Black American Fighter Pilot

During World War I, Eugene Bullard made history as the first African American military pilot — by fighting for France.

By Victoria Linchong • Apr 5, 2021

Meet Eugene Bullard, The Runaway Who Became The First Black American Fighter Pilot

During World War I, Eugene Bullard made history as the first African American military pilot — by fighting for France.

By Victoria Linchong • April 5, 2021

This Week In History News, Feb. 28 – Mar. 6

Cherokee Freedmen's rights finally recognized, Pompeii chariot unearthed, Al Capone's Prohibition-era moonshine still found.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 5, 2021

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This Week In History News, Feb. 28 – Mar. 6

Cherokee Freedmen's rights finally recognized, Pompeii chariot unearthed, Al Capone's Prohibition-era moonshine still found.

By All That's Interesting • March 5, 2021

Meet Josiah Henson, The Escaped Slave Whose Journey To Freedom Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

After walking 600 miles to Canada in 1830, Josiah Henson returned to the United States to free over 100 more slaves.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 28, 2021

Meet Josiah Henson, The Escaped Slave Whose Journey To Freedom Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

After walking 600 miles to Canada in 1830, Josiah Henson returned to the United States to free over 100 more slaves.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 28, 2021

This Week In History News, Feb. 21 – 27

Police conspiracy behind Malcolm X's death revealed, hidden message in "The Scream" uncovered, new theory about dinosaurs' demise published.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 26, 2021

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This Week In History News, Feb. 21 – 27

Police conspiracy behind Malcolm X's death revealed, hidden message in "The Scream" uncovered, new theory about dinosaurs' demise published.

By All That's Interesting • February 26, 2021