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ISBN. 978-1573929639. 100 Greatest African Americans is a biographical dictionary of one hundred historically great Black Americans (in alphabetical order; that is, they are not ranked), as assessed by Temple University professor Molefi Kete Asante in 2002. A similar book was written by Columbus Salley. First published in 1992, Salley's book is ...
- Molefi Kete Asante
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- Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005) Congress is more diverse now than it's ever been. However, when Chisholm was attempting to shatter the glass ceiling, the same couldn't be said.
- Bayard Rustin (1912-1987) Dr. King is usually credited for the March on Washington in August 1963. But it was Rustin who organized and strategized in the shadows.
- Claudette Colvin (1939- ) Before Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955, there was a brave 15-year-old who chose not to sit at the back of the bus.
- Annie Lee Cooper (1910-2010) The Selma, Alabama, native played a crucial part in the 1965 Selma Voting Rights Movement. But it wasn't until Oprah played her in the 2014 Oscar-nominated film Selma that people really took notice of Cooper's activism.
A list of the most influential African Americans in 2020, ages 25 to 45, based on their work and impact in various sectors. The Root 100 honors the innovators, the leaders, the public figures and the game changers who are breaking down barriers and paving the way for the next generation.
Feb 1, 2021 · Meet the Black Americans who have made history in their fields, from politics and business to science and arts. Learn about their achievements, challenges and inspirations in this special report for Black History Month.
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Jan 30, 2024 · “I'm in the movement for the liberation of African people full-time, seven days a week, 24 hours per day, for life.” ... Moore's list of influential friends included Garvey, ...
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Feb 1, 2024 · Learn about the unsung heroes of African American history who have made significant contributions to civil rights, arts, politics, technology and more. From Claudette Colvin to Alice Coachman, discover the stories of 30 Black Americans who deserve recognition and admiration.
Dec 17, 2021 · Sika Henry became the first African American woman to be recognized as a pro triathlete and, at the Olympics in Japan, the 28-year-old Texas native Tamyra Mensah-Stock became the first Black woman ...
