Calvin Littlejohn
Documenting the Civil Rights Movement Calvin Littlejohn, an American photographer, made significant contributions to the field of photojournalism, particularly in documenting the civil rights movement...
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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, an enslaved woman in the United States, and her husband, Dred Scott, became central figures in one of the most significant legal battles...
Venice Tipton Spraggs
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Venice Tipton Spraggs served as the Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Defender and was the first African American inducted into Theta Sigma Phi, a...
Tom Joyner
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Tom Joyner is a well-known American radio personality, philanthropist, and television host. He was born on November 23, 1949, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Joyner gained widespread...
André Leon Talley
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André Leon Talley is a prominent figure in the fashion industry. He is best known for his work as a fashion journalist, editor, and former...
Richard Roundtree
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Richard Roundtree is an American actor and former model, best known for his portrayal of the iconic character John Shaft in the “Shaft” film series....
Gospel Music
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Gospel music, a genre of Christian music that originated in African-American churches in the United States, has a rich and influential history. With its roots...