Archibald Grimke
Archibald Grimke was a leading intellectual, activist, and author on racial equality in early 20th Century America. Grimke was born into slavery, the son of...
Dr. Kenneth Clark
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Dr. Kenneth Clark is a renowned figure in the field of psychology, known for his groundbreaking work on racial identity and the effects of segregation...
James H. Cone
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“Always my attempt is to understand the meaning of faith, the meaning of God, in a world that is broken,” theologian and religious writer James...
John Hope Franklin
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John Hope Franklin was a prominent historian, educator, and author who made significant contributions to the study of African American history. Born on January 2,...
Mary Frances Berry
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Mary Frances Berry is an esteemed figure in the field of civil rights and social justice. With a career spanning decades, she has made significant...
Patricia Hill Collins
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Patricia Hill Collins is Distinguished University Professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park and Charles Phelps Taft Emeritus Professor of Sociology within...
Kimberlé Crenshaw
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Kimberlé Crenshaw teaches Civil Rights and other courses in critical race studies and constitutional law. Her primary scholarly interests center around race and the law,...
ZZ Packer
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ZZ Packer grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and Louisville, Kentucky. Her given name is Zuwena. Recognized as a talented writer at an early age, her...
Albert Jackson
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Born into slavery in Delaware during the late 1850s, Albert Jackson became the first Black letter carrier in Toronto and one of the few people...
Marlon James
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Marlon James was born in Jamaica in 1970. His novel A Brief History of Seven Killings won the 2015 Man Booker Prize. It was also a finalist for...