Ethel Louise Belton Brown
Ethel Louise Belton Brown was a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, embodying the courage of young Black students who challenged the deep-seated...
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Clarence Williams III
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Clarence Williams III was a highly esteemed American actor known for his remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry. Born on August 21, 1939, in New...
Harold Delaney
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Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 24, 1919, Harold Delaney was one of several African American scientists to work on the Manhattan Project in World...
Jasper Brown Jeffries
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Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on April 15, 1912, Jasper Brown Jeffries was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked on the Manhattan Project...
Matthew Henson
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Matthew Henson was a pioneering African American explorer who played a crucial role in the exploration of the Arctic. Born on August 8, 1866, in...
William Knox
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Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on January 5, 1904, William Knox is remembered for two achievements. He was among a handful of black scientists to...
Black Entertainment Television (BET)
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Black Entertainment Television (BET) is a television network founded by Robert L. Johnson and Sheila Johnson in 1980. It was the first network in the...
Sheila Crump Johnson
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Sheila Crump Johnson, born on January 25, 1949, is an American businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is best known as a co-founder of BET (Black...
André Leon Talley
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André Leon Talley is a prominent figure in the fashion industry. He is best known for his work as a fashion journalist, editor, and former...
Gospel Music
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Gospel music, a genre of Christian music that originated in African-American churches in the United States, has a rich and influential history. With its roots...