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Ovide Duncantell Jr. was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in 1936. He served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1959. In 1969, Duncantell jr. began working for the Anti-Poverty Program-Houston Community Action Association. He later created "The Central Committee for the Protection of Poor People." In 1974, Duncantell Jr. became Founder and Executive Director of the Black Heritage Society Inc. Ovide Duncantell Jr. was instrumental in renaming South Park Blvd to Martin Luther King Jr. On January 21, 1978, Ovide Duncantell Jr and the Black Heritage Society hosted the 1st Annual "MLK" Parade in the USA with the Reverend Martin Luther (Daddy) King Sr as Grand Marshal.

Melaneyes Media produces documentaries that explore history, culture, and community experiences. Films are licensed by universities, libraries, and organizations for educational and public programming. BHS purchased a license for the Understanding Juneteenth Documentary. It must be emailed to you, available in May, June, and July. Complimentary to view call office at 281-405-0006 or email request to info@blackheritagesociety.net

Melaneyes Media produces documentaries that explore history, culture, and community experiences. Films are licensed by universities, libraries, and organizations for educational and public programming. BHS purchased a license in February 2023 for What & Why We Celebrate Black History Month. Complimentary

The black community in the U.S. calls for education taking action on the 54th anniversary of MLK's assassination. Turkiye--International News outlet

Honoring Barack Obama, 44th U.S. President and trailblazer.

Celebrating Barbara Jordan, a trailblazing lawyer, educator, and politician.

Learn how Urban Intellectuals highlight Black history worldwide.

Explore the significance of Black History Month.

Hear Ovide Duncantell Jr. recount the historic Black Heritage parade honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Welcome to the Black Heritage Society Podcast, kicking off our pre-celebration of Juneteenth! We present The Forgotten Side of Black History by Helen Johnson.
The oldest Bible in the world is the Ethiopian Bible.
Listen to Prairie View A&M University tell their story of the beginning.
Original Chinese were Black.
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