Rudolph Fisher
Rudolph Fisher was a physician, orator, music arranger, and writer during the Harlem Renaissance. While published in many medical journals, his literary work graced the...
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Marian Anderson
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Marian Anderson was an American contralto singer, widely regarded as one of the most important opera singers of the 20th century. Born on February 27,...
Regina M. Anderson
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Regina M. Anderson, also known by her married name Regina M. Andrews and the pseudonym Ursala (Ursula) Trelling, was a significant figure in American literary...
Josephine Baker
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Josephine Baker, originally named Freda Josephine McDonald, was an American-born French dancer and singer who left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment and...
Gordon Parks
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Gordon Parks was an American photographer, composer, author, poet, and film director who left a lasting legacy in the fields of photojournalism and filmmaking. He...
Augusta Savage
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Augusta Savage, original name Augusta Christine Fells, (born February 29, 1892, Green Cove Springs, Florida, U.S.—died March 26, 1962, New York, New York), American sculptor...
Dorothy Dandridge
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Dorothy Dandridge, a name that resonates with elegance and talent, was a trailblazer in Hollywood during the mid-20th century. Born on November 9, 1922, in...
Sidney Poitier
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Sidney Poitier is a Bahamian-American actor, film director, and author who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of black actors in Hollywood....
Strange Fruit
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Billie Holiday’s 1939 song about racist lynchings stunned audiences and redefined popular music. In an extract from 33 Revolutions Per Minute, his history of protest...
Berry Gordy, Jr
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Berry Gordy, Jr., was an influential figure in the American music industry, known for his significant contributions as a businessman and founder of the iconic...