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Anne Moody

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A Civil Rights Activist and Author Anne Moody is a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for her impactful writing and unwavering dedication...
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Eugene Moszee

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Eugene Moszee was a civil rights activist in Seattle during the 1940s. Born in Floresville, Texas, in 1914, the first of ten children of illiterate...
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Harry Hosier

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Harry Hosier, also shown spelled Hoosier, was a popular Methodist preacher who found fame in the early 19th Century. A Fisk University history professor has...
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Roberta Cleopatra Flack

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Roberta Flack is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has made a significant impact on the music industry. Born on February 10, 1937, in...
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Redd Foxx

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Redd Foxx, born John Elroy Sanford, was an iconic American comedian and actor who left an indelible mark on the world of comedy. With his...
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Nipsey Russell

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Born Julius Russell, October 13, 1924, in Atlanta, GA; died of cancer, October 2, 2005, in New York, NY. Comedian and actor. With a supernatural...
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WILLIAM HENRY JERNAGIN

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Rev. William Henry Jernagin, born on October 13, 1869, in Mashulaville, Mississippi, was a prominent Baptist minister, civil rights advocate, and organizer of the Washington...
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Pamela Suzette Grier

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Pamela Suzette Grier, widely known as Pam Grier, is an American actress who has made significant contributions to the film industry. Born on May 26,...