How Quilters Became Some of the Most Important Storytellers of #blackhistory
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https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/quilters-black-history-37217452
The African American legacy of quilting began out of necessity and humble beginnings. Black enslaved people made quilts during the 17th century from sewn-together mismatched scraps of fabric to help keep them warm during cold nights.
From tracking the seasons to “following the gourd” to freedom, knowledge of the stars was imperative for enslaved Africans. Their descendants are reclaiming those ties.
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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/dark-sky-astronomy-african-american-history
Risking their lives for liberty and for love, Ellen and William Craft devised a bold plan: They’d don disguises — she as a white man — and embark on the perilous journey north.
Meet the formerly enslaved man and pioneer who helped get Black America into the great outdoors
Former enslaved person's letters searching for lost loved ones helps reunite family more than a century later.
After years of making loans from his Little Rock barbershop, Arlo Washington has chartered the state’s newest credit union – offering a blueprint for communities to create their own financial institutions.
7 Statues Dedicated to Black Leaders
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https://www.atlasobscura.com/lists/black-history-statues?mc_cid=0b9f74b159&mc_eid=e32dea2991
In Pennsylvania Dutch Country, African Americans have created a distinct and delicious cuisine.
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https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/amish-soul-food?mc_cid=d47f6335b9&mc_eid=e32dea2991
Keeping Scores: Unearthing the Works of Black Women Composers
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https://daily.jstor.org/keeping-scores-unearthing-the-works-of-black-women-composers/
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