Today In Black History: May 29

May 29, 2025

Sojourner Truth delivered her famous "Ar'nt I A Woman? " speech challenging Black women's exclusion from the women's rights movement at the 1851 Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio. Henry C.

Who is affected

Black women seeking inclusion in the women's rights movement
Chemistry students at Morehouse College, including 45+ who earned doctorates under McBay's mentorship
Science education community, particularly at historically Black colleges
Citizens of Los Angeles during Bradley's five terms as mayor
The Black community in Los Angeles and nationally through representation in high office
Los Angeles residents affected by police oversight reforms and downtown development

What action is being taken

No current actions are explicitly described in the article, as it focuses on historical events from 1851, 1914, and 1973.

Why it matters

Truth's speech challenged racial exclusion within the women's rights movement, highlighting intersectional discrimination
McBay's mentorship created opportunities for Black students in chemistry and advanced scientific research
Bradley's election represented a breakthrough for Black political representation in a major American city
Bradley's coalition-building demonstrated effective cross-racial political organizing
These historical events illustrate progress in civil rights, education, and political representation for Black Americans

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint