In 1843- Abolitionist and feminist Sojourner Truth begins antislavery crusade in the south
In 1921- Black Wall Street, one of the most influential all-Black communities in America was bombed from the air and burned to the ground by an angry white mob
To Inspire You
America's democracy is not guaranteed. It is only as strong as our willingness to fight for it. To guard it, and never take it for granted and protecting our democracy takes struggle. It takes sacrifice. But there is joy in it. And there is progress. Because we the people have the power to build a better future.