Lunsford Lane
Lunsford Lane, born May 30, 1803, just outside Raleigh, North Carolina, was an enslaved entrepreneur whose determination and business acumen enabled him to purchase his...
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Charlayne Hunter-Gault
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Charlayne Hunter-Gault, née Charlayne Hunter, (born Feb. 27, 1942, Due West, S.C., U.S.), American newspaper reporter and broadcast journalist who covered current events, geopolitics, and...
Sophia Stewart
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The writer of the Terminator and Matrix movies Child prodigy, prolific writer, poet, and creative genius are just a few of the terms used to...
The Willie Lynch Letter
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The Willie Lynch Letter: The Making Of A Slave! This speech was delivered by Willie Lynch on the bank of the James River in the...
Dr. Joy DeGruy
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Illuminating the Legacy of Historical Trauma Dr. Joy DeGruy is a distinguished figure in the fields of social work and psychology, renowned for her groundbreaking...
Howard Phillips Lovecraft
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Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American author of horror, fantasy, and science fiction, widely recognized as one of the 20th century’s most influential masters...
Rita Frances Dove
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American poet laureate Rita Frances Dove was born August 28, 1952, in Akron, Ohio. Rita’s father, Ray Dove, was the first African American chemist in...
John H. Johnson
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John H. Johnson, a name that resonates with excellence, innovation, and determination, is a true pioneer in the fields of journalism and entrepreneurship. Born on...
Dr. Margaret Abigail Walker
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Dr. Margaret Abigail Walker Alexander’s contributions to American letters–four volumes of poetry, a novel, a biography, and numerous critical essays–mark her as one of this...
Arturo Alfonso Schomburg
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Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, born on January 24, 1874, in Santurce, Puerto Rico, emerged as a pivotal figure in the study and preservation of African diaspora...