Addie Waites Hunton
Addie Waites Hunton (1866-1943) was an influential African-American activist, educator, and writer who played a significant role in advancing the rights of African-Americans and women...
Category : Civil Rights
William Alexander Scott II
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William Alexander Scott II was an American civil rights activist, journalist, and newspaper publisher. He was born on August 24, 1915, in Kansas City, Missouri,...
Faith Ringgold
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Faith Ringgold is an American artist, best known for her narrative quilts and her contributions to the feminist art movement. Born on October 8, 1930,...
Milton Arthur Galamison
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Milton Arthur Galamison was an influential African American civil rights leader and educator. He was born on January 1, 1923, in New York City, United...
Fredrick L. McGhee
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Fredrick L. McGhee (1861-1912) was an African-American attorney, civil rights activist, and community leader. He played a significant role in advocating for the rights of...
Hugh Bernard Price
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Hugh Bernard Price is an American civil rights activist and former president of the National Urban League. Born on October 22, 1941, in Washington, D.C.,...
Audley “Queen Mother” Moore
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A Legacy of Advocacy and Activism Audley “Queen Mother” Moore, born on July 27, 1898, in New Iberia, Louisiana, was a trailblazing African-American civil rights...
Sonnie Hereford III
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Sonnie Hereford III was an important figure in the desegregation of schools in the United States. He was born on October 6, 1931, in Huntsville,...
Sonnie Hereford IV
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Sonnie Hereford IV is the son of Sonnie Hereford III and Annie Mae Hereford. He is known for being the first African American student to...
The desegregation of schools in the United States
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The desegregation of schools across the United States refers to the process of eliminating racial segregation in public schools. Prior to the mid-20th century, racial...