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Feb 1, 2024 · Incredible, influential pioneers in African American history. Read about heroes like Ella Baker, Claudette Colvin, Gordon Parks, Bayard Rustin and more as they’ve made way for...
Jan 30, 2024 · By Nicquel Terry Ellis, Nicole Chavez, Chandelis Duster and Faith Karimi, CNN Published February 1, 2023Updated January 30, 2024. They stood up against racism and inequality – some risking their...
Feb 25, 2017 · By Alamin Yohannes. In honor of Black History Month, here's a look at 14 people who broke color barriers to become the first Black Americans to achieve historic accomplishments in politics...
Jan 11, 2021 · Black History Martin Luther King Jr. and 8 Black Activists Who Led the Civil Rights Movement These visionary African American activists were some of the most vocal agents for racial change.
Feb 1, 2021 · Black people in history: Little-known figures to know. Profiles in perseverance. You may not know their names. But these courageous Black Americans changed history. Published February 1,...
Feb 7, 2022 · Each year during Black History Month, the stories of figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks are often elevated—and with good reason. These figures made contributions to Black history and, by extension, American history, that cannot be overstated.
To honor that, here are 13 people who have made an impact on Black history in the U.S. and right here in Houston. ROSA PARKS. Rosa Parks stood up for civil rights by sitting down.
