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African American History, Events

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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African American History, Events

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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