Lucy Terry Prince
A Literary and Legal Pioneer Lucy Terry Prince, born around 1725 and passing in 1821, holds a significant place in American history as the African-born...
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Eva Beatrice Dykes
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Eva Beatrice Dykes was a pioneering figure in the field of education and an influential advocate for African American women’s rights. Born on August 13,...
Stepin Fetchit
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Stepin Fetchit was a pioneering African American actor, comedian, and vaudevillian who rose to fame in the early 20th century. Born Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew...
Frederick O’Neal
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Architect of American Negro Theatre Frederick O’Neal, a prominent figure in the American theatre scene, made significant contributions to the development of African American theatre...
Perry Watkins
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Perry Watkins was the first African American set designer on Broadway. He was also a stage painter, makeup and costume artist, producer, and film art...
Blaxploitation
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Blaxploitation is a term coined in the early 1970s to refer to black action films that were aimed at black audiences. Featuring African-American actors in...
Ossie Davis
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Ossie Davis was a highly influential figure in American entertainment, known for his work as an actor, director, and activist. Born on December 18, 1917,...
American Negro Theatre
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The American Negro Theatre (ANT) was a groundbreaking theater company that played a significant role in the African American artistic and cultural movement during the...
A Raisin in the Sun
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“A Raisin in the Sun” is a play written by Lorraine Hansberry that premiered on Broadway in 1959. It is one of the most critically...
Gwendolyn Brooks
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Gwendolyn Brooks was a highly influential American poet, best known for her work that focused on the lives and struggles of African Americans. Born on...