Sundown Towns
Few Americans know the term “sundown town,” yet the phenomenon is ubiquitous in our country’s history. So what is a sundown town? It is any municipality that uses intimidation to deliberately exclude non-white people from its borders after sunset. We will explore the history of sundown towns. Their impact on American communities. They continue to … Read more
For many years Florida sundown towns were not an uncommon place to come across when traveling. A sundown town is an American term for an all-white municipality or neighborhood that practiced a form of segregation by excluding people of color through restrictive covenants, zoning laws, or intimidation. Such towns were usually established to maintain white … Read more
When most people think of Texas, they think of cowboys, cattle, and wide-open spaces. But there is a dark side to the Lone Star State that many people are unaware of. If you’re ever driving through the great state of Texas, be sure to keep an eye out for any “sundown towns.” What is a … Read more
There are many unknown black history facts that are not taught in schools and are sometimes purposely overlooked to white wash American History. In this blog post, we will be discussing 25 things that you probably never knew about African Americans and there contributions to the country but also the trials and tribulations they faced. … Read more
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