Chandler Owen
Chandler Owen, a prominent writer, editor, and founder of the radical journal The Messenger, is remembered for his unwavering commitment to social justice and his...
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Charles Octavius Boothe
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Charles Octavius Boothe was an influential African-American Baptist minister and author. He was born on September 13, 1845, in Mobile, Alabama, during a time of...
DR. Frances Cress Welsing
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Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, the second of three girls, was born on March 18, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. She was born into a family with...
Harriet Jacobs
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A Legacy of Resilience and Justice Harriet Ann Jacobs, also known as Harriet A. Jacobs, was a remarkable figure in American history, whose life and...
William Wells Brown
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A Pioneer in African-American Literature and History William Wells Brown, born around 1814 near Lexington, Kentucky, is significant in American literary and cultural history. Recognized...
Mary Ann Shadd
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Born on October 9, 1823, in Wilmington, Delaware, Mary Ann Shadd emerged as a pivotal figure in the fight against slavery and for racial and...
Henry Bibb
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Henry Bibb was a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement, known for his tireless efforts in advocating for the rights of enslaved individuals and promoting...
Derek Walcott
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Derek Walcott, in full Derek Alton Walcott, (born January 23, 1930, Castries, Saint Lucia—died March 17, 2017, Cap Estate), West Indian poet and playwright noted...
Dr. Jeanne Spurlock
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Physician, educator, and writer Dr. Jeanne Spurlock drew inspiration in her career from the challenges she faced in life as an African American woman. As...
Melissa Harris-Perry
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Melissa Harris-Perry is an American author, professor, television host, and political commentator who focuses on African American political issues. Harris-Perry has written for The Nation,...