Tybee MLK Human Rights Organization

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Did you Know ?
The True American Cowboys were Black men
American Cowboy History has been told hiding the truth.
John Wayne was a lie

As a little girl I would tag along with my brother and his friends to the movies on Saturdays. Their favorite genre was John Wayne and anything Western.
Afterwards they would walk home pretending to be a cowboys.

We attended local public schools. No mention of how the cowboys they adored looked liked them. - Julia Pearce
Hollywood historically omitted the fact that one in four cowboys in the post-Civil War American West was Black. These men brought priceless animal husbandry and cattle-wrangling skills, as early ranchers specifically sought out West African tribes (like the Fulani) who had deep, generational experience with nomadic cattle herding

Key Facts and LegacyOrigin of the Name: Buffalo Soldier
Legend suggests Native American tribes coined the term "Buffalo Soldiers". Some accounts indicate it was due to the soldiers' dark, curly hair resembling a buffalo's mane, while others believe it was given out of deep respect for their fierce, relentless fighting abilities and resilience.Frontier

Duties: Stationed primarily across the American West, their tasks were multifaceted. They protected settlers, built roads, laid telegraph lines, escorted wagon trains, and mapped the frontier.Early National Park Rangers: Before the creation of the National Park Service, U.S. Army troops were assigned to administer Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks.

Buffalo Soldiers served as some of the country's very first backcountry rangers, working to halt poaching, suppress forest fires, and protect federal lands.Beyond the West: While best known for their operations on the frontier, these regiments also fought in the Spanish-American War (famously charging up San Juan Hill with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders), the Philippine-American War, and on the U.S.–Mexico border.

To dive deeper into the historical records, artifacts, and societal impact of these trailblazing troops, you can explore the resources available at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.( go learn teach before the museum is closed)

05/24/2026

Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Tybee Memorial Park
Memorial Park Cemetery

A Question:

While we work toward a Lazaretto Healing Monument at the Tybee Lazaretto by 2030

Would you object to a plaque at the Tybee cemetery honoring the Enslaved people who died on Tybee and whose bones remain at the Tybee Lazaretto?

Why or Why Not ?

Anyone can answer the question- not just residents
Memorial Park is a public space

Please Keep your comments respectful

05/24/2026

There is a book: The Pool Is Closed: Summertime and the Search for a Place to Swim. By Hannah S. Palmer
There is a Chapter on Tybee Island and its Public Pool refusal

Article in Savannah Tribune Memorial Day Weekend Issue
City of Savannah Summer Swim program. Tybee Island is the Beach of Savannah

05/24/2026

The Savannah Tribune is available at North Beach Grill and Tybee Island Library. Tybee is the Beach of Savannah

05/23/2026

Our Country has a history of glory and horror. Acceptance of our true lineage is the key to healing the divide. Formerly enslaved people loved a country that did not love them back and their offspring continues to do the same.

The 1st Memorial Day
This powerful photo from May 1, 1865, Charleston, South Carolina, captures a profound moment in American history—the earliest known Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day. Thousands of newly freed Black men, women, and children gathered to honor Union soldiers who died fighting for their freedom. With deep reverence, they reburied the fallen soldiers, adorned their graves with flowers, and held heartfelt ceremonies filled with song, scripture, and remembrance.

This act of dignity and respect, coming so soon after the end of the Civil War, was more than just a tribute—it was a powerful statement of hope, gratitude, and the enduring human spirit. It was these courageous early commemorations that laid the groundwork for the Memorial Day traditions we observe today.

As we celebrate with picnics and barbecues, this photo reminds us to pause and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice—and to recognize the pioneering efforts of those whose solemn tribute first showed us how to remember. It’s a testament to the strength and resilience of a Black community determined to never forget.

05/23/2026

Have you ever heard of Sarah Spencer Washington ?
Her story should be celebrated - she is the American Dream Personified
The reason we never heard her story, is the same reason we never hear our story. The fact we are still standing still raising still vibrant is not celebrated. It is despised. Learn History Teach History the Children The Adults Everyone needs to know. They = This nation, They continue to try to bury us. But they do not know we are seeds. Sarah Spencer Washington Say Her Name. Honor the Ancestors they are our roots- and seeds need roots to grow.