Cyril Valentine Briggs
Cyril Valentine Briggs, an influential African-Caribbean American writer and political activist, made significant contributions to the advancement of Pan-Africanism in the early 20th century. His...
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Fabián Jesús Colón López
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Fabián Jesús Colón López, an Afro-Puerto Rican Marxist, socialist, communist, writer, and political and community activist, was born on January 20, 1901, in Cayey, Puerto...
W.A. Gayle
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W.A. Gayle, the mayor of Montgomery, was a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement in the United States. Serving as mayor from 1959 to...
The Mann Act – White Slave Traffic Act
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The Mann Act, also known as the White-Slave Traffic Act, is a United States federal law that was enacted in 1910. The primary purpose of...
Fielding Wright
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Fielding Wright was an American politician who served as the Governor of Mississippi from 1946 to 1952. He was born on May 18, 1895, in...
Strom Thurmond
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Strom Thurmond, a prominent figure in American politics, left an indelible mark on the nation’s history. Known for his long and storied career, Thurmond’s legacy...
Asa E. Carter
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Asa E. Carter was a notorious figure in American history, known for his role as an organizer of the Ku Klux Klan. Born in 1925...
Patricia Harris
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Patricia Roberts Harris was a trailblazing figure in American politics and public service. Born on May 31, 1924, in Mattoon, Illinois, she went on to...
Charles Diggs, Jr
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Charles Diggs, Jr. was a pioneering African-American politician who made his mark in the history of the United States. Born on December 2, 1922, in...
Harold Eugene Ford, Sr
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Harold Eugene Ford, Sr. is a former American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee’s 9th congressional district...