John Lewis
John Lewis was one of the “Big Six” leaders of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, and he has continued to fight for people’s...
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Whitney Young
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Whitney M. Young, Jr., (born July 31, 1921, Lincoln Ridge, Ky., U.S.—died March 11, 1971, Lagos, Nigeria), articulate U.S. civil rights leader who spearheaded the...
Roy Wilkins
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Roy Wilkins was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for his tireless efforts in advocating for racial equality and justice. Born on...
Dorothy Height
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Dorothy Height was a civil rights and women’s rights activist focused primarily on improving the circumstances of and opportunities for African-American women. Born in Virginia...
Barbara Jordan
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Barbara Jordan was a U.S. congressional representative from Texas and was the first African American congresswoman to come from the Deep South. Born on February...
Shirley Chisholm
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Shirley Chisholm was an American politician who made history as the first Black woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress in 1968. She represented...
Father Divine
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Father Divine’s Peace Mission remains one of the most unorthodox religious movements in America. He may or may not have been born George Baker, either...
Rosa Parks
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Rosa Parks, born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama, is widely known as the “mother of the civil rights movement.” Her act of defiance...
Marcus Garvey
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Marcus Garvey, a prominent figure in the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, left an indelible mark on history through his passionate advocacy for the rights...
Mary McLeod Bethune
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Mary McLeod Bethune was an American educator, civil rights leader, and government official who dedicated her life to improving the lives of African Americans and...