Week 3 – Medical Trailblazer
Rebecca Lee CrumplerFirst Black woman in the U.S. to earn a medical degree.She cared for freed slaves when few others would. Please spend a few moments learning more about Rebecca Lee Crumpler. For more information:
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Spy In Plain Sight: Mary Bowser
Mary BowserA formerly enslaved woman who became a Union spy inside the Confederate White House.Her intelligence helped change the course of the Civil War. I hope you will be inspired to learn more about this incredible woman!
Introduction to a New Historical Series
Day 1 – Intro Lesser-Known Black History 🌍For the next 30 weeks, discover the untold stories of Black heroes who shaped the world—often without recognition.Let’s learn. Let’s honor. Let’s share. These historical tidbits will be designed to give you a small…
Breaking Barriers in Medicine
Alexander Augusta The first Black commissioned officer in the Union Army. A surgeon. A leader. A barrier-breaker. He treated wounded soldiers while fighting discrimination within the ranks. Please take a moment to explore more about this barrier breaker.
Warrior, Spy, Liberator
Harriet Tubman Yes, that Harriet Tubman. During the Civil War, she led a military raid that freed over 700 enslaved people.She wasn’t just a conductor of freedom —She was a military strategist. Please take a moment to learn more about this great…
The Nurse Who Wrote History
Susie King Taylor Born enslaved. Secretly educated. She became the first Black Army nurse to serve regularly in a Union regiment — and later published one of the only firsthand accounts by a Black woman of the war. She preserved…
The Great Escape
Robert Smalls Enslaved.Forced to pilot a Confederate ship. In 1862, Smalls disguised himself as captain and sailed the ship to Union lines — delivering weapons and freedom. He later became a U.S. Congressman. From bondage to political power. Please take…
First to Fight
1st Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment. Before Black enlistment was officially allowed, they were already fighting.In 1862, this regiment became the first African American unit to engage in combat.They proved what many doubted:Black soldiers were disciplined, strategic, and fearless. Please take…
Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
🇺🇸 You’ve heard of the 54th Massachusetts.But do you know names such as Alexander Augusta or Susie King Taylor? Black soldiers, spies, nurses, and freedom fighters helped shape the outcome of the Civil War — and American democracy. Over the…
Herbal & Home Wisdom Without Harmful Claims
Audience: Diasporic Cultural Framing:Herbs are part of ritual, memory, and care—not replacements for medical support. Traditionally Used Plants:ChamomileLemon balmGingerLavender Evening Wind-Down Ritual:Warm tea + dim lights + gratitude for surviving another day.