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diversetechgeek

2 years ago

Why do so many Black superheroes have electrical powers? | Diverse Tech Geek

Black superheroes with electrical powers has become a well-known cliche. I look at possible reasons why so many Black heroes have this power.

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marvel black lightning dc comics superheroes static shock african americans

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rebelyells

10 months ago

Shelby County, Tennessee, 1924...

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African American Confederate veteran Rueben Patterson is photographed with Mary Gardner Patterson, the granddaughter of Josiah Patterson. Reuben accompanied his master's son, Col. Josiah Patterson, 5th Ala. Cav. Regt., CSA, throughout the Civil War. Rueben Patterson traveled from Florence, Alabama, to attend a Confederate veterans' reunion. He proudly wore his Confederate uniform for the picture...

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Tennessee State Library and Archives

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