William Earl “Bootsy” Collins
William Earl “Bootsy” Collins is a legendary musician, songwriter, and producer who has left an indelible mark on the funk genre. Born on October 26,...
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William “Billie” Thomas Jr
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William “Billie” Thomas Jr. was an American child actor best known for playing the role of Buckwheat in the Our Gang (Little Rascals) short films...
Sly Stone – The Pioneer of Funk Music
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Sly Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, is widely recognized as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His innovative approach to music, blending...
Lani Guinier – A Pioneer in Civil Rights and Legal Scholarship
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Lani Guinier, a renowned legal scholar and civil rights activist, has made significant contributions to the fields of law and social justice. Throughout her career,...
Lynching of Laura and L.D. Nelson – 1911
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On May 25, 1911, a horrific act of violence took place in Okemah, Oklahoma. Laura and L.D. Nelson, a mother and son, was lynched by...
The lynching of Frazier Baker
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On the evening of February 22, 1898, Frazier Baker, the postmaster for Lake City, South Carolina, was lynched. The brutal and senseless act of violence...
Dennis W. Weatherby
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Dennis W. Weatherby: The Man Behind the Formula for Cascade Dishwashing Detergent Dennis W. Weatherby was a remarkable scientist and administrator who made significant contributions...
Oluale Kossola/Cudjo Lewis
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Oluale Kossola, Renamed Cudjo Lewis, a native of the West African country of Benin, was captured by slave traders in the late 19th century and...
Marcus Garvey Letter to Earnest S. Cox
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P.O. Box 1733, Atlanta, Ga., August 8th, 1925 Dear Mr. Cox: I sent you a telegram this morning, which I trust you have received. As...
Earnest Sevier Cox
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Earnest Sevier Cox was an American attorney, author, and white supremacist who gained notoriety for his advocacy of racial segregation and his involvement in the...