Faith Ringgold
Faith Ringgold is an American artist, best known for her narrative quilts and her contributions to the feminist art movement. Born on October 8, 1930,...
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Addison Gayle Jr.
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Addison Gayle Jr., born on August 28, 1932, in Newport News, Virginia, emerged as a transformative figure in the realm of African American literary criticism...
William Henry Wilson
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William Henry Wilson was born on November 23, 1868, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He moved to Seattle, Washington, in the late 1880s and became an...
Etheridge Knight
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A Legacy of Powerful Poetry Etheridge Knight was an American poet whose profound and poignant works delved into the complexities of race, addiction, and incarceration....
Mumia Abu-Jamal
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Mumia Abu-Jamal, born Wesley Cook on April 24, 1954, is a former journalist and political activist who became widely known for his controversial conviction and...
Wes Montgomery
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Wes Montgomery (1923-1968) remains one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz guitar. Renowned for his innovative techniques and distinctive sound, Montgomery’s...
Augusta Braxston Baker
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Augusta Braxston Baker (1911-1998) was a prominent figure in the field of children’s literature and library services. She was born on April 1, 1911, in...
Milton Arthur Galamison
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Milton Arthur Galamison was an influential African American civil rights leader and educator. He was born on January 1, 1923, in New York City, United...
Yusef Komunyakaa
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Yusef Komunyakaa is an acclaimed American poet and professor. He was born on April 29, 1947, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States. Komunyakaa is known for...
Duluth lynchings of 1920
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The Duluth lynchings of 1920 refer to a tragic incident of racial violence that occurred in Duluth, Minnesota, in June 1920. The incident involved the...