Black History-The red summer of 1919…

Red Summer: When Racist Mobs Ruled (click on link below bio to read the entire post) On September 27, 1919, a mob of at least 10,000 white people stormed the courthouse in Omaha, Nebraska, demanding the sheriff turn over Will Brown, a 40-year-old Black man. They raided the building, scaled walls and smashed windows. When … Continue reading Black History-The red summer of 1919…

Black history month-Maria Stewart

Our history…. *The birth of Maria W. Stewart in 1803 is celebrated on this date. She was a Black abolitionist, feminist, author and educator. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, as Maria Miller. Her parents' first names and occupations are not known. Stewart was orphaned by age five and became an indentured servant, serving as … Continue reading Black history month-Maria Stewart