Kweisi Mfume
Kweisi Mfume, whose birth name is Frizzell Gerald Gray, is an American politician and civil rights advocate. He was born on October 24, 1948, in...
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Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr
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Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. is an African-American pastor and theologian who gained national attention in 2008 due to his association with then-Senator Barack...
Charley Pride
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Charley Pride was one of the most successful and influential country music artists of all time. He was also the first Black superstar in a...
Associated Negro Press
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The Associated Negro Press (ANP) was the first American news service that catered specifically to the African American community. It was founded in 1919 by...
Daniel Coker
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Daniel Coker (1780-1846) was an African American clergyman, missionary, and abolitionist. He was born into slavery in Maryland, United States, and was later freed by...
The African Orthodox Church
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The African Orthodox Church (AOC) is an independent Christian denomination with roots in the African American community. It emerged in the early 20th century as...
George Alexander McGuire
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George Alexander McGuire (1866 – 1934) was an African-American bishop and religious leader, best known for founding the African Orthodox Church (AOC). He played a...
Levi Jenkins Coppin
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Levi Jenkins Coppin was a prominent African American bishop, educator, and author during the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born on February 5,...
Charles Lenox Remond
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Charles Lenox Remond, often referred to as Charles Remond, emerged as a distinguished African American abolitionist and activist in the 19th century, dedicating his life...
Benjamin Griffith Brawley
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Benjamin Griffith Brawley, born in 1882 in Columbia, South Carolina, was a distinguished college professor, author, and the first dean of Morehouse College. His contributions...