Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey, a prominent figure in the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, left an indelible mark on history through his passionate advocacy for the rights...
Category : Politics
Blanche K. Bruce
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Blanche Kelso Bruce, born on March 1, 1841, in Farmville, Virginia, emerged from the shackles of slavery to become a trailblazing figure in American history....
Sojourner Truth
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Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, was an African American woman who became one of the most prominent advocates for women’s rights in the 19th century....
Alexander Kelly
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Alexander Kelly, born on April 5, 1840, in Saltsburg, Conemaugh Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, stands as a towering figure in American military history. As a...
Fannie Lou Hamer
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Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer rose from humble beginnings in the Mississippi Delta to become one of the most important, passionate, and powerful voices of the...
Hiram R. Revels
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Hiram Rhodes Revels (1827-1901) was a significant figure in American history, known for his groundbreaking achievements. He was an African-American minister, educator, and politician, and...
Nicholas Biddle
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Nicholas Biddle, an escaped slave born around 1796 in Delaware, is recognized as the first man to shed blood in the Civil War. Little is...
Martin Robison Delany
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Martin Robison Delany, born on May 6, 1812, in Charles Town, Virginia, was a prominent figure in African American history during the 19th century. His...
Winnie Mandela
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Winnie Mandela (born Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela on 26 September 1936) is the former wife of South African President Nelson Mandela and former leader of...