Mary Burnett Talbert
Mary Burnett Talbert (1866-1923) was a prominent African American civil rights activist, suffragist, and orator. She played a crucial role in advocating for racial equality,...
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Tim Moore
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Tim Moore was an American comedian and actor. He was born on December 9, 1887, in Rock Island, Illinois, and passed away on December 13,...
Charles W. Follis – The Black Cyclone
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Charles W. Follis, also known as “The Black Cyclone“, was the first Black professional American football player. He played for the Shelby Blues of the...
Guy Bluford
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Guy Bluford, full name Guion “Guy” S. Bluford Jr., is an American aerospace engineer, retired astronaut, and a former fighter pilot. He was born on...
Charles Sherrod
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Charles Sherrod is an American civil rights activist and a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement. He was born on December 14, 1937, in...
Runyon v. McCrary
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Runyon v. McCrary was a U.S. Supreme Court case decided in 1976 that upheld the right of African American children to attend private schools that...
Lucinda Todd
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Lucinda Todd was one of the thirteen plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit against the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, in 1951, challenging the racial...
George Clinton
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George Clinton is an American musician, songwriter, and producer who is widely regarded as one of the foremost innovators of funk music. Born on July...
Chic
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Chic is an American disco and funk band that was formed in 1976. With their unique blend of infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and stylish flair,...
2 Live Crew
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2 Live Crew is an American hip-hop group that was formed in Miami, Florida, in 1984. The group gained notoriety in the late 1980s and...