Reverend Joseph Lowery
Outspoken civil rights activist the Reverend Joseph Lowery was born on October 6, 1921, in Huntsville, Alabama. Considered the dean of the Civil Rights Movement,...
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Maria W. Stewart
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Maria W. Stewart, born Maria Miller in 1803 in Hartford, Connecticut, is best known as one of the earliest female public speakers in the United...
John Swett Rock
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John Swett Rock (October 13, 1825 – December 3, 1866) was a prominent figure in American history, known for his significant contributions as a teacher,...
Dr. Amos N. Wilson
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Dr. Amos N. Wilson was a prominent African-American theoretical psychologist, social theorist, Pan-African thinker, scholar, and author. His work and contributions have left a lasting...
American Anti-Slavery Society
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American Anti-Slavery Society, (1833–70), promoter, with its state and local auxiliaries, of the cause of immediate abolition of slavery in the United States. As the...
Ralph Mark Gilbert
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A Legacy of Leadership and Civil Rights Advocacy Ralph Mark Gilbert, a prominent figure in Savannah’s history, made significant contributions as a pastor, civil rights...
Children’s Defense Fund
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Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), a nonprofit agency that advocates for children’s rights. The Children’s Defense Fund pursues policies and programs that provide health care to...
Marian Wright Edelman
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Marian Wright Edelman, née Marian Wright, (born June 6, 1939, Bennettsville, South Carolina, U.S.), American lawyer and civil rights activist who founded the Children’s Defense...
H. Rap Brown
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H. Rap Brown succeeded Stokely Carmichael as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and was a prominent figure in the Black Panther Party....
Autherine Lucy
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Autherine Lucy: A Trailblazer in the Fight for Educational Equality Autherine Lucy’s life and legacy stand as a testament to the resilience and determination required...