On Location Series #40—Woodlawn Manor & Others (Historic Black Neighborhood)…

On February 26th, I revisited the Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park with my friend and hiking bubby Angel. Several years ago, in 2019, I visited his area and explored parts of the Underground Railroad trail and the manor. It was the 16th edition of the On Location Series, and the trek was during the warmer months … Continue reading On Location Series #40—Woodlawn Manor & Others (Historic Black Neighborhood)…

Black History—-The Black Women’s Club Movement

In the 1890s, the growth of the black women’s club movement was spurred on by efforts to end lynching. Ida B. Wells-Barnett denounced lynching in the press. As she traveled the country lecturing about lynching, she also helped to found black women’s clubs. Many of these clubs addressed problems similar to those addressed by white … Continue reading Black History—-The Black Women’s Club Movement