African American History

Revisit: THE THIBODAUX MASSACRE (NOVEMBER 23, 1887)

The Thibodaux Massacre took place in Thibodaux, Louisiana on November 23, 1887. Black sugar cane workers, determined to unionize for a living wage, chose to combine their minimal power during the crucial harvest season. Instead, their actions sparked a massacre. With echoes of the bondage their ancestors had experienced during slavery, the cane workers protested the harsh working conditions, long hours, and starvation wages. They … Continue reading Revisit: THE THIBODAUX MASSACRE (NOVEMBER 23, 1887)

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Movie Review: Nothing But a Man by Michael Roemer

“Nothing But a Man,” directed by Michael Roemer and released in 1964, is a powerful portrayal of the African-American experience in the segregated South during the civil rights era. It delves into racial identity, social injustice, and the struggle for dignity and equality. The film’s nuanced characters and unflinching critique of racism contribute to its enduring significance in representing the complexities of race and social change. Continue reading Movie Review: Nothing But a Man by Michael Roemer

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African American History, Events

Revisit: THE COLUMBIA RACE RIOT (1946)

The race riot in Columbia, Tennessee, a town of 10,911, from February 25 to 28, 1946 was early example of post-World War II racial violence between African Americans and whites in the United States. On February 25, 1946, James Stephenson, a World War II veteran, and his mother, Gladys Stephenson, went to Castner-Knott, a local department store, to pick up the radio they had taken … Continue reading Revisit: THE COLUMBIA RACE RIOT (1946)

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