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African American History, Events

Revisit: THE BATTLE OF OLUSTEE (FEBRUARY 20, 1864)

The Battle of Olustee, also known as the Battle of Ocean Pond, took place on February 20, 1864, marking the final significant conflict in Florida during the Civil War. Union forces, led by General Seymour, suffered a defeat as Confederate troops gained control, impacting the political landscape and control of Jacksonville. Casualties were significant on both sides, and the battle had varying impacts on morale and control. Continue reading Revisit: THE BATTLE OF OLUSTEE (FEBRUARY 20, 1864)

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Revisit: THE NATIONAL BLACK POLITICAL CONVENTION, GARY INDIANA (1972)

In 1972, Gary, Indiana hosted the National Black Political Convention, the largest independent black political gathering in U.S. history, with over 10,000 attendees. The convention aimed to create a cohesive political strategy to advance black civil rights, resulting in the publication of a “National Black Agenda” on May 19, 1972. Continue reading Revisit: THE NATIONAL BLACK POLITICAL CONVENTION, GARY INDIANA (1972)

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Revisit: MOVE BOMBING (1985)

John Africa founded the MOVE organization in Philadelphia in 1972, addressing racial and environmental injustice through protests. In 1985, a police standoff led to a C-4 bomb being dropped on their home, resulting in 11 deaths and 65 nearby homes destroyed. The incident has been the subject of books and documentaries, and a historical marker now stands at the site. Continue reading Revisit: MOVE BOMBING (1985)

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Revisit: THE CAMILLA MASSACRE (1868)

The Camilla Massacre was aftermath of a political rally in Mitchell County, Georgia, that ended with numerous participants killed and wounded in the town courthouse square. Following the Georgia Constitution of 1868, thirty-three African American men, all Republicans and often called the Original 33, were elected to the Georgia State Assembly, during the early years of Reconstruction. They were some of the first African American state legislators in the United States. After the election, the white Democratic majority in the legislature conspired to remove all black and mixed-race members from the Assembly. Continue reading Revisit: THE CAMILLA MASSACRE (1868)

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