John Mitchell Jr.
John Mitchell, Jr. (1863-1929) was an influential African-American journalist, newspaper editor, and civil rights activist. He was born on July 11, 1863, in Richmond, Virginia,...
Category : Civil Rights
Mae Street Kidd
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Mae Street Kidd (1909-1999) was an African-American politician, civil rights activist, and trailblazer for women in politics. She was born on April 4, 1909, in...
The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
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The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) was a political party formed in the 1960s during the civil rights movement in the United States. It was...
T.R.M. Howard
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T.R.M. Howard, born on March 4, 1908, was a prominent figure in American history. Throughout his life, he made significant contributions to various fields, including...
The Regional Council of Negro Leadership
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The Regional Council of Negro Leadership (RCNL) was an influential African American organization founded in 1951 in Mississippi. It was established by businessman and civil...
Aaron Henry
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Aaron Henry was an American civil rights leader and politician. He was born on July 2, 1922, in Dublin, Mississippi, and passed away on May...
Carl Murphy
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Carl Murphy (1889-1967) was an influential African-American newspaper publisher and civil rights activist. He was born on January 17, 1889, in Baltimore, Maryland. Murphy is...
Jane Edna Hunter
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Jane Edna Hunter was an African-American social worker, activist, and philanthropist. She was born on December 13, 1882, in Pendleton, South Carolina, and passed away...
Ruby Doris Smith Robinson
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Ruby Doris Smith Robinson (1942-1967) was a prominent civil rights activist and leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) during the 1960s. She played...
Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr.
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Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr. was an influential American civil rights activist, lawyer, and business executive. Born on August 15, 1935, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jordan played...