Tag: Garry Blanson

By Garry Blanson During my recent research into Black History, I found some interesting information about a Black female doctor named “Rebecca Lee Crumpler.” She was born on February 8, 1831, in Christiana, Delaware. While tagging along with and watching…

It has been reported that back in 1920, Harlem, New York was a pleasant haven, a place of self-discovery, cultural awareness, and political activism for Negroes. With all that said, I would like to provide you with some information about…

By Garry Blanson  Annie was born on August 9, 1869, on a farm in Massac County, Illinois (two years after Madam C.J. Walker), near Metropolis, Illinois. After her father left the family to fight for the Union Army in the…

By Garry Blanson “So our people not only have to be re-educated to the importance of supporting Black businesses, but the Black man himself has to be made aware of the importance of going into business! And once you and…

By Garry Blanson The next time you open your refrigerator, you can say thank you to Frederick McKinley Jones. He was born on May 17, 1893, in Cincinnati, Ohio. His mother was Black, and his father was White. His family…

By Garry Blanson Every year during Black History Month, much is said about Harriet Tubman and how she helped slaves escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Well, while researching, I came across another “Harriet” who many Black People have…

This week’s article is about a local Black man from the town of Richwood, Louisiana. Not only did he graduate from Richwood High School and Southern University, but he was also a U.S. Veteran of WWll. After returning home to…