Now he is a “reformed racist” who aims to teach other white people how to deconstruct their own racism. Listen to this powerful speech in which he talks about his childhood, the cycle of white supremacy and what white people can do to “BREAK THE CYCLE”!
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Listen to this powerful speech in which he talks about his childhood, the cycle of white supremacy, and what white people can do to “BREAK THE CYCLE”! Russell Ellis was raised in the mountains of North Carolina where racism was “so casual it was culture”.

We give our heartfelt thanks to the African Americans who served. And we thank you - because when you engage with these histories, you help keep them alive. Together, we ensure that the extraordinary contributions of Black service members are recognized, honored and never forgotten.

While our physical doors are currently closed due to the government shutdown, our Searchable Museum brings our exhibitions to life online. "Coming of War, Coming of Freedom” explores the African American experience during the American Civil War.
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When visitors explore Double Victory: The African American Military Experience at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, they often feel a powerful sense of pride and gratitude for the dedicated service that has shaped our country—from the American Revolution to War on Terror.

Today, as we commemorate generations of people who have proudly served in the Armed Forces, we hope you will reflect on the contributions of Black service members in every military conflict since the United States was founded almost 250 years ago.

IBE Black Hoosier Heritage - Congresswoman Katie Hall
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Hall was the first black woman from Indiana elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She is best known for sponsoring legislation & leading efforts on the floor of the U.S. House in 1983 to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday after previous efforts had failed.

Mahalia Jackson Untold Story (Age, Personal Life, Early Life, Lifestyle, Husband & Net Worth)
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Mahalia Jackson singing & Martin Luther King Jr. preaching at Church together
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Mahalia Jackson - Greatest hits - Full album
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She participated in the civil rights movement, singing for fundraisers and at the March on Washington in 1963. She was a vocal and loyal supporter of Martin Luther King Jr. and a personal friend of his family.

Mahalia Jackson 1963 : Interviewed by Studs Terkel : Audio
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the Prosperity Gospel have a lot more in common than what we might think - Jesus isn't the goal, but a means to receive what they really want. buff.ly/Ygm3qO9

Artist Amy Sherald: The 60 Minutes Interview
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Amy ends the interview with this comment: “I know what the definition of ‘what it means to be American’ is & I’m the definition of an American.”