Mercer Cook
Mercer Cook, an African-American diplomat, scholar, and professor, left an indelible mark on the fields of academia, international relations, and the arts. Born on March...
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The Remarkable Encounter: Milton S. J. Wright & Adolf Hitler
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Milton Samuel J. Wright, born on June 28, 1903, in Savannah, Georgia, to William Wright and Edith Burnside Wright, emerged as a trailblazing African American...
Jane Edna Hunter
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Jane Edna Hunter was an African-American social worker, activist, and philanthropist. She was born on December 13, 1882, in Pendleton, South Carolina, and passed away...
Sam Lucas
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Sam Lucas, born Samuel Milady, was an African-American actor and singer. He was born on August 3, 1848, in Washington, D.C., and died on November...
Ruby Doris Smith Robinson
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Ruby Doris Smith Robinson (1942-1967) was a prominent civil rights activist and leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) during the 1960s. She played...
Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr.
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Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr. was an influential American civil rights activist, lawyer, and business executive. Born on August 15, 1935, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jordan played...
Christopher J. Perry
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Christopher J. Perry was not only a successful entrepreneur, but also a visionary leader who fought for the rights and dignity of African Americans in...
Adelaide Hall
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Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was an American-born jazz singer, actress, and entertainer. She is best known for her powerful voice, dynamic stage presence, and contributions to...
Ben Gross
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Ben Gross was a prominent leader of the civil rights movement in San Jose, California. He was born in 1915 in Louisiana, where he faced...
The National Association of Colored Women
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The National Association of Colored Women (NACW) was founded in 1896 as a coalition of African American women’s clubs and organizations. The NACW aimed to...