What group of WWI infantry unit spent more time in combat than any other American unit? What group of soldiers helped pave the way for future African-American soldiers? What group fought with bravery and honor for their country, although they were not respected by their country? The Harlem Hellfighters! Also nicked named the Black Rattlers and Men of Bronze (named given to them by the French). The nickname “Hell Fighters” was given to them by the Germans due to their toughness and that they never lost a man through capture, lost a trench or a foot of ground to the enemy.
Pvt. Henry Lincoln Johnson earned the nickname "Black Death" for his actions in combat in France.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Monday, February 2, 2015
Did You Know? #BlackHistoryFact Dr. King and Condolezza Rice
What does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Condoleezza Rice have in common?
They completed high school and started
college at the age of 15!
Dr. Martin Luther King was so
smart! He actually skipped his first and last year at Booker T. Washington High
School in Atlanta. That’s right Martin Luther King entered Morehouse College in
Atlanta at the tender age of 15!
That’s right! Condoleezza
completed her required course for high-school early! She was able to juggle a
full schedule at any early age. High school in the morning, and attend the
University of Denver in the afternoon. Sunday, February 1, 2015
The Father of Black History - #BlackHistoryFact
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, along with William Hartgrove, Cleveland Hall, Alexander L. Jackson and James E. Stamp, founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Because of his devotion to the history of black people, Dr. Woodson is also known as the Father of Black History.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Black History Month!!!!
February is Black History Month and in honor of Black History Month, COMAEA will be posting some known and not so known tidbits about black history. 28 days, 28 posts! Each post will also be shared on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. This will be fun. Subscribe, follow, check in daily or make us your homepage. Do whatever it takes to stay in tuned with us. We hope that this platform will serve as a springboard and inspire others to seek out more information. Knowledge is power!
Happy Black History Month from COMAEA.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Barack & Curtis
The video below is a short documentary examining black masculinity. During the time of this film, Barack Obama was only a presidential candidate. The director uses the images set forth by rapper 50 Cent and the at time presidential candidate, Barack Obama.
Chime in on our comment section and let us hear your thoughts on the video.
Chime in on our comment section and let us hear your thoughts on the video.
In Honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.
Today, COMAEA pays honor and we give thanks to a great man.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
33rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr., Humanitarian Awards Dinner
The Marin County Human Rights Commission 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr., Humanitarian Awards.
To review the Adult Awardees, Community Service Award and Youth Awardees please visit the link below.
We hope to see you there!
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