today in black history

February 03, 2026

The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1870, beginning the long struggle for voting rights for Black Americans.

New York Post Protest

POSTED: February 20, 2009, 7:31 am

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Angry Protester marches against racism.

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