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Little Known Black History Fact: Cornelia Graves
Cornelia Graves was the only teacher and principal at Bethelda school, the first “colored” school in Stephenville, Texas. In 1907, the Erath County, Texas woman…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Rodney Pearson & Jasper, TX
Jasper, Texas drew national attention in June of 1998 when James Byrd, a black man, was killed by three3 white supremacists. Byrd’s body was discovered…
Little Known Black History Fact: Duane Jones
In 1968, Director George Romero sought out a cast for his newest horror movie called “Night of the Living Dead.” Unlike his other films, Romero…
Little Known Black History Fact: William Foote
William H. Foote is said to be the first black Deputy Collector, (Police Officer), killed in the line of duty. Born a freeman on June…
