The Melanin Tree
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Before Oprah… before Rihanna… there was Madam C.J. Walker — a Black woman who built a hair empire from scratch and became America’s first self-made female millionaire. 💰💇🏽♀️
She turned $1.25 into a national brand, hired thousands of Black women, and built generational wealth when the odds were stacked against her.
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"For centuries, they ruled with power, wealth, and wisdom—then history tried to erase them. 💥👑 Uncover the Hidden Black Royalty of Europe, led by the Moors, who shaped castles, culture, and kingdoms. This is the side of history they didn’t teach you!"
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Biddy Mason: She walked from Mississippi to California — in chains.
She died one of the richest Black women in Los Angeles. But what happened to the land she built her empire on?
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She walked into school with her head held high… while an angry mob spat, screamed, and threw rocks. All because she dared to be Black in an all-white school. This is the story of Dorothy Counts—the girl who faced hate with unmatched grace and courage.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
May 22, 1863 – Establishment of the Bureau of Colored Troops
On this day, the U.S. War Department created the Bureau of United States Colored Troops (USCT), formalizing the recruitment of Black soldiers into the Union Army during the Civil War. These troops played a pivotal role in the Union's victory and the abolition of slavery
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Africa has fed the world, but been starved of recognition.
One image can say a million words.
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#BlackIsBeautiful #Africa #AfricanHistory #AfricanHistoryMatters #ResourceRape #StolenWealth
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TODAY IN HISTORY
🇲🇶 1848 – Abolition of Slavery in Martinique
On May 22, 1848, slavery was abolished on the French island of Martinique. This led to significant social and economic changes on the island, including labor shortages that were addressed by bringing in indentured servants from other regions.
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May 13, 1985 – MOVE Bombing in Philadelphia
In one of the most tragic and controversial events in modern U.S. history, the Philadelphia police dropped a bomb on the home of MOVE, a Black liberation group, killing 11 people (including 5 children) and destroying over 60 homes. The attack was widely condemned and remains a stark reminder of the government's violent response to Black resistance.
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🔖 #MOVEBombing #Philadelphia1985 #BlackHistory #JusticeForMOVE
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You’ve Never Heard of the Black Hero Who Hijacked a Warship—and Outsmarted the Entire Confederate Army
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Did You Know the First Woman to Charter and Run a Bank in the U.S. Was a Black Woman?
Her name was Maggie L. Walker, and in 1903—during the height of segregation—she became the first woman of any race in the U.S. to own and operate a bank. While the system was built to keep Black people poor, she built a financial empire to lift them up. A visionary, entrepreneur, and educator—Maggie didn’t just break barriers, she rewrote the rules.
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