Belford Vance Lawson Jr.
Belford Vance Lawson Jr. made history as the first African American to win a Supreme Court case in the United States. His landmark victory paved...
Author : joe bodego
Govan Mbeki
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Govan Mbeki was a prominent figure in the struggle for freedom and democracy in South Africa. He was born on July 9, 1910, in Nqamakwe,...
The Rivonia Trial
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The Rivonia Trial holds a significant place in the history of South Africa. This high-profile trial, which took place between 1963 and 1964, marked a...
Percy Yutar – The man who Jailed Nelson Mandela
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Percy Yutar was a prominent South African lawyer and prosecutor, known for his role in the Rivonia Trial that led to the imprisonment of Nelson...
Emmett J. Scott
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Emmett J. Scott was a prominent figure in African American history, known for his tireless efforts in advancing the rights and opportunities of black Americans...
Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland
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Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland was a pioneering figure in the fight for civil rights and education in America. Born in Greenwood, Mississippi in 1944,...
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
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Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who played a significant role in the early exploration of the Americas. Born in...
Esteban
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Esteban was a Moroccan who was enslaved during the early modern period. His life is a testament to the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade...
George W. McLaurin
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George W. McLaurin was a trailblazing African-American academic who made history when he became the first black student to attend the University of Oklahoma in...