The Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike of 1968 was more than a labor dispute; it was a powerful declaration of dignity, identity, and human worth. Sparked by the tragic deaths of two Black sanitation workers, the strike exposed unsafe working conditions, unjust wages, and the deep inequities faced by Black workers in the South. At the heart of the movement was a simple but profound message: “I AM A MAN.” These words became a bold affirmation of humanity in the face of systems that denied it.

Meet George Moses Horton, an enslaved poet who memorized his poems before he could read and published his first book in 1829. His voice paved the way for today’s lyricists, spoken word artists, and rappers.

The Grand River Black History Museum's vault has been hacked! Answer Black History questions, unlock clues, and race against time to crack the code and open the museum!

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Georgia Gilmore was an unsung hero of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her culinary skills helped to fund and fuel the Montgomery Bus Boycott. While men were often the face of the boycott, women like Georgia were its backbone and foundation. strategizing, mobilizing, and organizing. Watch the video and take the quiz! Let us know what you think.

The "Join The Club" interactive quiz lets you travel back in time to support the Montgomery Bus Boycott! By answering trivia questions, you will raise funds to support the boycott and the efforts of Georgia Gilmore and the Club From Nowhere. Haven't heard of Georgia? No worries. You can view a short video about her life before getting started. Already knowledgeable? Jump right into the quiz. Let us know how you liked it. The quiz was created using CodePen, a new tool I'm learning.

Check out this video on the Wednesdays in Mississippi (WIMS) to learn about the clandestine effort of Dorthy Height, an African American social worker and civil rights activist, who partnered with Jewish activist Polly Cowan in 1964, organizing groups of black and white women from the North to travel to Mississippi during Freedom Summer. The women not only forged relationships with Southern women but also provided much-needed assistance for voting and civil rights.

Explored the complex life and legacy of Malcolm X on what would've been is 101st Birthday, May 19, 2026.

Today we look at Special Field Order No. 15, "40 Acres and a Mule." In 1865, Gen. Sherman asked twenty Black ministers in Savannah what freed people needed. Spokesman Garrison Frazier answered: land, and the right to govern it themselves. Sherman set aside 400,000 acres, and 40,000 formerly enslaved people settled it. Within 18 months, almost all of it was taken back. Explore the archive: [https://equity.blackmail4u.com/](https://equity.blackmail4u.com/)

Meet Isibani, a robot who loves Black History, and Peace, her glowing star friend, as they discover the Ishango Bone, a 20,000-year-old carved tool found near Lake Edward, on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Long before Egypt or Babylon, someone in Africa was already carving marks that may be an early form of counting. Part of the Isibani & Peace series by Enid A. Gaddis — helping kids keep history's light shining.