Historical Anniversary
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15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote
#OnThisDay in 1870, the 15th Amendment, which granted black men the right to vote, was ratified. Unfortunately, Southern states continued to disenfranchise black voters through the use of poll taxes, literacy tests, threats of physical harm, etc. Therefore, the promise of the 15th Amendment was not fully realized until the passage of the Voting Rights … Continue reading "15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote"
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Women’s History Month
Women's History Month celebrates the everyday contributions of women across the world to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during March in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, in connection with International Women's Day on March 8th. Women's History Month traces its origins to the United States, where it was first … Continue reading "Women’s History Month"
