The Messenger
The Messenger magazine, an independent publication, was established 1917 by labor activist A. Philip Randolph and economist Chandler Owen, with support from the Socialist Party....
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Hubert Henry Harrison
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Hubert Henry Harrison, author, lecturer, editor, and labor leader was born in Concordia, St. Croix, Danish West Indies (now United States Virgin Islands) on April...
Chandler Owen
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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...
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...