The Yocum African American History Association is dedicated to sharing educational resources about black American history. Our mission is to broaden the knowledge of the cultural sector, educational community, and the public by making available documented African American history.

The Yocum African American History Association (YAAHA) is dedicated to bringing powerful stories of heroes and leaders who made a difference in our country and teaching that in every milestone in American history, Blacks were there.

Sep 25, 2024 · “Black Wall Street” often conjures images of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, where African American dreams took root in the early 1900s. Yet, the power of Black enterprise was not confined to one place.

Yocum African American History Association (YAAHA) is dedicated to finding new ways for our talented board members to bring lesson plans, storytellers, and performances that will enrich the lives of your children, grandchildren, and adults to help spread this rich Black history at the grassroots level.

One of the most intriguing stories of the Civil War is that of Robert Smalls, a slave and Civil War hero. The Confederacy employed him as a stevedore foreman, lamplighter, rigger, and sailor.

The Yocum African American History Association (YAAHA) is a 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to sharing educational resources about black American history. We provide resource materials such as lesson plans, valuable historical information, public speaking opportunities, online lectures on YouTube, and our own published book.

Nov 13, 2020 · The Yocum African American History Association (YAAHA) is a national non-profit IRS Section 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to providing educational resources to the public about 400 years of African American history.

Black history is American history, and the Yocum African American History Association (YAAHA) provides a detailed blog with snippets of black history included in an easy to read, knowledgeable, and truthful format.

Contact Yocum African American History Association (YAAHA) with any questions you have about our organization, lesson plans, resources, or any other questions you may have. In …

Aug 24, 2024 · Joan Southgate’s family gave her the tools to make a difference. From her early childhood years, when her family hosted visiting Black leaders Paul Robeson, W.E.B. Du Bois, George Schuyler, Ethel Waters, and Mary McLeod Bethune, Joan, although very young, benefited from the excitement of having these guests.