Charles H. “Teenie” Harris
Charles H. “Teenie” Harris was a prolific African-American photographer known for his extensive documentation of African-American life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from the 1930s to the...
Author : joe bodego
William Miles
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William Miles (1931-2013) was an acclaimed American documentary filmmaker known for his work in capturing and documenting African-American history and culture. He was born on...
Willard Motley
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Willard Motley (1909-1965) was an African-American author and novelist known for his contributions to American literature in the mid-20th century. He was born on July...
Billy Strayhorn
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Billy Strayhorn, born William Thomas Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967), was an American jazz composer, pianist, and arranger. He is best known...
Doug Williams
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Doug Williams is a former professional American football player and coach. He was born on August 9, 1955, in Zachary, Louisiana. Williams is best known...
Calvin Littlejohn
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Calvin Littlejohn was an American photographer known for his contributions to the field of photojournalism, particularly in documenting the civil rights movement in the United...
Justice Roger B. Taney
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Justice Roger B. Taney served as the fifth Chief Justice of the United States, holding the position from 1836 until he died in 1864. Taney’s...
John Francis Alexander Sanford
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In 1853, a significant legal dispute captivated the attention of the nation and sparked intense debate over the issue of slavery in the United States....
Dred Scott v. Sandford
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Dred Scott v. Sandford was a landmark United States Supreme Court case that took place in 1857. The case revolved around Dred Scott, an enslaved...
Harriet Scott
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Harriet Scott was an enslaved woman in the United States who, along with her husband, Dred Scott, became central figures in the landmark Supreme Court...