The Civil War
The Civil War in the United States began in 1861, after decades of simmering tensions between northern and southern states over slavery, states’ rights, and...
Category : Politics
The 15th Amendment to the Constitution
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The 15th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States is a pivotal piece of legislation that has had a profound impact on the country’s...
John Lewis
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John Lewis was one of the “Big Six” leaders of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, and he has continued to fight for people’s...
Shirley Chisholm
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Shirley Anita Chisholm (née St. Hill) was born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, to immigrant parents from the Caribbean. Her father, Charles...
Barbara Jordan
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Barbara Jordan was a U.S. congressional representative from Texas and was the first African American congresswoman to come from the Deep South. Born on February...
Dorothy Height
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Dorothy Height was a civil rights and women’s rights activist focused primarily on improving the circumstances of and opportunities for African-American women. Born in Virginia...
Marcus Garvey
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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...
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...