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Black Hair Care Made Madam C.J. Walker America's First Self-made Female Millionaire
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Madam C.J. Walker made her mark helping Black women feel pretty. And beauty products made her the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S.
What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre and Why Does it Still Haunt the City?
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Tulsa, Oklahoma was once home to 'Black Wall Street,' one of the wealthiest Black neighborhoods in the U.S. In 1921 it was burned to the ground in a race massacre.
How Much Do You Know About Motown?
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One of the most successful independent labels until it was sold in 1994, Motown Records has had a heavy hand in shaping the sound of American popular music since it was founded in 1959. So we want to see what's going on with your Motown knowledge? Well, let's get it on!
Why World War I Became the 'Forgotten War'
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The 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I offers up a second chance to learn from our mistakes. HowStuffWorks looks at what we need to know.
How the Black Panthers Worked
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The Black Panthers were considered either heroes or dangerous Communists, depending on who you asked. Learn about the Black Panthers at HowStuffWorks.
How Jim Crow Shaped America
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Jim Crow was about much more than laws enacted to suppress blacks. It was about a system involving politics, economics, social and cultural practices.
Ernest Withers: Iconic Civil Rights Photographer — and FBI Informant?
Why did famed photographer Ernest Withers betray the civil rights movement he so lovingly documented?
Was There a Real John Henry?
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The ballad and folktale of John Henry, the tireless railroad worker, is the stuff of American legend. But was John Henry a real person? Find out.
7 Key Questions in the U.S. Slavery Reparations Debate
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HowStuffWorks looks at the issue of paying reparations for slavery, including the case for and against, as well as how would the amount be decided.
Ultimate Guide to Southern Food
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Southern food is the most unique of American cuisines. Learn all about Southern food and its roots at HowStuffWorks.