James Armistead Lafayette, African American spy of the Revolutionary War that was one of George Washington’s most successful.

David Owen July 2, 2016 James Armistead Lafayette, African American spy of the Revolutionary War that was one of George Washington’s most successful. Although James Armistead served many military duties as a slave, he was granted freedom in 1787. Assisted Read More …

Frederick Douglass in 1867: “A man’s rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box.” and how the National African American Gun Association eventually came about

David Owen July 1, 2016 Frederick Douglass in 1867: “A man’s rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box.” and how the National African American Gun Association eventually came about (see video below) Read More …

Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream Speech” was an impromptu speech showing his genius for oratory.

David Owen June 30, 2016 Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream Speech” was an impromptu speech showing his genius for oratory. On Wednesday, August 28, 1963, 250,000 Americans united at the Lincoln Memorial for the final speech of the Read More …