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Civil RightsReligion

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...
Education

Howard University

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Howard University is a prestigious institution of higher learning located in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1867, Howard University has a rich history and a strong...
Education

Dorothy Counts

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Dorothy Counts was one of the first black students admitted to the Harry Harding High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of the initial...
Civil RightsHistory

Daisy Bates

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Daisy Bates, an influential figure in the civil rights movement, played a pivotal role in the fight for equality and justice in the United States....
HistoryPolitics

Blanche K. Bruce

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Formerly enslaved, Blanche K. Bruce made history as the first African American to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate. Blanche K. Bruce was...
History

Bessie Coleman

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Bessie Coleman was an American civil aviator and the first woman of African-American and Native American-descent to hold a pilot’s license. She was born on...