@adivunsolicited: I’m in North Carolina and so here’s some black history from the region. On May 13, 1862, Robert Smalls staged one of the most dangerous, high-stakes naval escapes in history. Armed only with his knowledge of Charleston Harbor, he disguised himself as a Confederate captain, stole the CSS Planter, picked up his family under cover of night, and tricked enemy checkpoints into letting them pass. Once in free waters, he surrendered the ship and its military secrets to the Union Navy. His brave act helped persuade President Lincoln to enlist Black soldiers, and after the war, Smalls was elected to five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Drop a comment if you think his story deserves a full Hollywood movie #robertsmalls #AmericanHistory #BlackHistory #civilwar #BlackTikTok
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Saturday 29 August 2026 21:15:01 GMT
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DallasGunn :
Where's Bryan Tyree and Ryan Coogler? I got an idea.
2026-08-29 22:32:12
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Adanna Omeni :
ru coming to black August in the park?
2026-08-30 03:02:49
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newhermit24 :
I’m a teacher in SC. Mr. Smalls is one of the stories I always tell. He was incredible!
2026-08-30 02:50:27
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Shay :
Welcome to the Carolinas
2026-08-30 02:56:50
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zuko538 :
you should definitely do a vid on king oyo 😎
2026-08-30 02:41:04
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5StacksTheGreatest :
This would make a good movie.
2026-08-29 21:56:02
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GaiasFlora :
We toured Fort Sumter a couple of years ago where I was frankly shocked by the truthful history taught by the park rangers. They told the story of Robert Smalls!
2026-08-30 03:29:38
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Freya1979 :
Look at Wilmington
2026-08-29 22:43:41
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Delisa Burgess :
I have loved this story from the first time I had ever heard it 💯💯💯💯
2026-08-30 00:43:03
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WPC85 ❌️1966 :
Hollywood wouldnt want us being the heroes. Despite how true this story is. Bet this story would already be made in black and white films if he was white. Much respect Mr. Smalls. 🫡
2026-08-29 23:16:14
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Muyo93 :
huge respect to robert smalls
2026-08-29 21:23:08
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Tamara :
Finally something good to hear for a BLACK person.
2026-08-29 21:43:04
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ed4189 :
He was a Baaaaad Brother❤️❤️❤️
2026-08-30 00:33:42
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Fairnicole1222 :
Extraordinary
2026-08-30 01:52:22
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Gifting With Fee :
Welcome to NC
2026-08-30 00:41:55
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P dash Air :
Biggie
2026-08-29 22:17:34
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Apple User739254 :
Thanks for sharing
2026-08-30 02:11:33
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Dimentionnna576 :
S/O to Smalls
2026-08-29 22:51:49
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Binsey :
There is a couple of feature films in development on the life of Robert Small - it would be good to see these events played out on the big screen.
2026-08-29 21:34:18
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Calvin Jordan :
man, idk if they have but i’d love to see a movie about this man
2026-08-29 21:34:27
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The Other Brown Girl :
I’ve heard his story before because I’m from SC and a history nerd. There’s nothing blk ppl can’t do.
2026-08-29 22:20:29
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Amy Still :
I spent some time in Charleston, visited Fort Sumter. Somewhere in there I read this story. Even after more 150 yrs I still want to stand up and cheer. What a great story!!
2026-08-30 00:06:02
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꧁Rocky꧂ :
Thank you for speaking on our history. Thank you for sharing. Much love from SC! Love your content 💯
2026-08-30 03:19:10
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Kisha Cannady :
In SC, Beaufort is pronounced Boo fort and in NC Bow fort. So much history that I would love for you to make this a series.
2026-08-30 03:04:23
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