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1 lut 2023 · When it comes to pioneers in African American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and Muhammad Ali are often mentioned—and rightfully so. But what do you know about other Black history heroes, like Claudette Colvin, Alice Coachman, or Shirley Chisholm?
100 Greatest African Americans is a biographical dictionary of one hundred historically great Black Americans (in alphabetical order; that is, they are not ranked), as assessed by Temple University professor Molefi Kete Asante in 2002. A similar book was written by Columbus Salley.
1 lut 2021 · Filled with stories of bravery, determination, justice, compassion, and talent, here are 20 Black Americans who changed the world as we know it! 1. Claudette Colvin was just 15 years old when she refused to move to the back of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
30 sty 2024 · This Black History Month, CNN celebrates the unsung heroes of abortion rights, voting rights, affirmative action, reparations, military inclusion and LGBTQ movements.
25 lut 2017 · In honor of Black History Month, here's a look at 14 people who broke color barriers to become the first Black Americans to achieve historic accomplishments in politics, academics, aviation...
1 lut 2021 · Profiles in perseverance. You may not know their names. But these courageous Black Americans changed history. Published February 1, 2021. Every Black History Month, we tend to celebrate the...
1 lut 2024 · Incredible, influential pioneers in African American history. Read about heroes like Ella Baker, Claudette Colvin, Gordon Parks, Bayard Rustin and more as they’ve made way for...
