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19 sty 2024 · Black people have left an indelible mark on the globe, making pioneering contributions in a variety of sectors. From civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. to cultural superstars like Oprah Winfrey, their influence extends throughout literature, politics, science, and entertainment.
To honor that, here are 13 people who have made an impact on Black history in the U.S. and right here in Houston. ROSA PARKS. Rosa Parks stood up for civil rights by sitting down.
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?
2 lut 2023 · We all know about groundbreaking activists like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman from our history books, but there are many more unsung heroes worth celebrating ...
1 lut 2024 · Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali and Harriet...
30 sty 2024 · This Black History Month, we celebrate the unsung heroes of abortion rights, voting rights, affirmative action, reparations, military inclusion and LGBTQ movements. Here are their stories.
7 lut 2022 · Each year during Black History Month, the stories of figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks are often elevated—and with good reason. These figures made contributions to Black history and, by extension, American history, that cannot be overstated.
