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THOU Resource Center

Everything You Need to Join, Teach, Preserve, and Lead

Welcome to the official THOU Resource Center — your one-stop hub for everything you need to get involved, lead, and preserve our history. Whether you’re new to THOU or already part of the family, these tools are designed to help you take action and make an impact.

THOU Welcome Packet

Start here. This is the full guide to THOU — our mission, vision, what we do, and how you can help..

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Elder Interview Consent & Submission Form (Legal)

Before submitting any interview, this form MUST be signed to give THOU permission to share and preserve the story.

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Elder Interview Script & Questions

Need help getting started with your elder interviews? Download the official interview script with sample questions and conversation guidelines.

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Social Media Content Pack (Posts + Graphics)

Ready-to-use social media posts to spread the message, recruit others, and grow the movement..

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Social Media Caption & Prompt Guide

Not sure what to say? Use these caption prompts to share posts in your own voice and stay aligned with THOU’s mission.

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THOU: Promotional Text

Download and share these official THOU promotional text messages to help spread the word. These texts are designed for men, women, mentors, and families to introduce others to THOU and invite them to join the movement.

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Social Links

These are the official links and contact information to share when introducing people to THOU. Please save these and use them when speaking to others:

@thou6090

THOU: The History Of Us

THOU – The History Of Us
Shall Learn, Shall Know.

THOU is a movement dedicated to preserving and teaching African American history as part of our collective human history. We recognize that Black history happened alongside all other history and must be preserved.

Live history lessons every Thursday – Fathers, elders, and educators share knowledge through storytelling and fact-based teaching.
Not just Black history, but our history – Anyone who values truth and knowledge is welcome to learn.
Legacy and community – We learn together to strengthen our bonds and preserve wisdom.

As history is removed from and discarded, we take responsibility to teach it ourselves. THOU is not about opposition but empowerment—ensuring our stories are heard and preserved.

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#THOU #ShallLearnShallKnow #TheHistoryOfUs

THOU: The History Of Us
She was born in 1935. Spanish was her first language. Then they tried to punish it out of her. This is the untold story of a young girl who grew up in a multicultural American household—only to have her identity challenged and punished because of the language she spoke. From being locked in a cellar for speaking Spanish… To being rescued by a teacher who saw her worth… To realizing decades later that the very language she was shamed for had shaped her teacher’s career… This story—filmed by John and Gloria Tabron—is not just personal. It’s American history. The kind you won’t find in textbooks. Join THOU (The History Of Us) in preserving voices like hers. Because every day, stories like these are lost forever. 🕊️ Follow us @thou6090 on TikTok 📚 Learn with us every Thursday at 7:30 PM CST 🔔 Subscribe to hear the stories they never taught you in school #THOU #TheHistoryOfUs #OralHistory #SpanishInAmerica #LanguageSuppression #BeforeTheyreGone #StorytellingMatters #BlackHistory365 #LatinoHistory #BilingualStruggles #HiddenVoices
They Tried to Wash Away Her Language — She Never Forgot. The story of Lillian Paige Tabron
Before your phone told you where to go… She mapped the math to get you there. Dr. Gladys West — the mathematician behind GPS. No fame. No spotlight. Just brilliance. THOU is here to make sure you know her name. #DrGladysWest #THOU #TheHistoryOfUs #BlackWomenInSTEM #HiddenFigures #BlackExcellence #GPSInventor #BeforeTheyreGone #StorytellingMatters #ShallLearnShallKnow #FYP
THOU – The History of Us – Dr. Gladys West
They took her cells without asking. They used them to build billion-dollar breakthroughs in medicine. And her family was never told. Henrietta Lacks changed the world—but never got credit for it. THOU is here to tell her story, because history shouldn’t be hidden. #HenriettaLacks #THOU #TheHistoryOfUs #BlackWomenInScience #MedicalEthics #HiddenFigures #StorytellingMatters #BeforeTheyreGone #ShallLearnShallKnow #FYP #BlackHistory365
THOU – The History Of US – Henrietta Lacks
Before Rosa Parks… There was Claudette Colvin. 15 years old. Black. Brave. And unapologetically first. She refused to give up her seat—months before the world paid attention. THOU is making sure her name is remembered. #ClaudetteColvin #THOU #TheHistoryOfUs #UnsungHeroes #BlackHistory365 #HiddenFigures #BeforeRosa #StorytellingMatters #ShallLearnShallKnow #FYP
THOU – The History of US – Claudette Colvin
He taught himself astronomy. Predicted eclipses. Helped map out Washington, D.C. And called out Thomas Jefferson for slavery—in writing. Benjamin Banneker was one of the greatest minds of early America… But they never told you that. THOU is here to change that. #BenjaminBanneker #THOU #TheHistoryOfUs #BlackInventors #BlackExcellence #HiddenFigures #StorytellingMatters #BeforeTheyreGone #BlackHistory365 #ShallLearnShallKnow #FYP
THOU – The History of Us – Benjamin Banneker
Robert Smalls was born into slavery— Then stole a Confederate ship, freed himself and his crew, and became one of the first black U.S. Congressman. A real-life hero they never taught you about. THOU is telling the stories they tried to bury. Join us Thursdays at 7:30 PM. #RobertSmalls #THOU #TheHistoryOfUs #BlackHistory365 #HiddenHeroes #UntoldHistory #StorytellingMatters #BeforeTheyreGone #ShallLearnShallKnow #FYP
THOU-The History of Us- Robert Smalls
Mary Kenner changed women’s health forever— But because of her skin color, they refused to recognize her work. She invented the sanitary belt and held 5 patents. Her name should be in every history book. At THOU, we’re making sure it is. #MaryKenner #THOU #TheHistoryOfUs #BlackInventors #HiddenFigures #WomenInSTEM #BlackExcellence #UntoldHistory #StorytellingMatters #BeforeTheyreGone #ShallLearnShallKnow #FYP
THOU-The History of Us- Mary Kenner
In this powerful message, we address the importance of preserving Black history in the age of artificial intelligence and social change. Too much of our story has been left out of history books, and as AI grows, it can only know what it is taught. If we don't tell our stories, they may never be told. THOU—The History Of Us—is a movement dedicated to preserving, protecting, and passing down the history, wisdom, and lived experiences of our elders and community. This is more than a conversation; it's a call to action. If you’ve ever wondered why your story matters, this video is for you. Join us every Thursday at 7:30 PM CST for live lessons on TikTok, where fathers and leaders come together to teach real history and pass it to the next generation. Watch. Share. Get Involved. Visit our website to learn more: www.thou.live Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thou6090
THOU: A Letter from AI 1 to our community
Fred Jones was more than a mechanic—he was a genius inventor. He created the refrigerated truck system that changed how we transport food, medicine, and even blood. And yet… most people have never heard his name. THOU is here to change that—one untold story at a time. Coming Soon - Thou- The History Of Us...Join us Thursdays at 7:30 PM. Because if we don’t tell it, who will? #FredJones #THOU #TheHistoryOfUs #BlackInventors #HiddenFigures #RefrigeratedTruck #InnovationHistory #BeforeTheyreGone #BlackHistory365 #ShallLearnShallKnow #FYP
Fred Jones – The Inventor of Mobile refrigeration
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