The Civil Rights Act of 1964 – A Landmark in American History
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 stands as a monumental piece of legislation in the history of the United States, marking a significant turning point in the nation’s ongoing struggle…
Jesse Jackson – Advocate for Civil Rights and Social Justice
Jesse Louis Jackson, born on October 8, 1941, in Greenville, South Carolina, emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the American civil rights movement of the 20th century.…
Henry McNeal Turner – First African American Chaplin in the US Military
Henry McNeal Turner, a black preacher, politician, and human rights advocate holds a major place in African American history for his tireless effort to see that blacks become free, return…
John Brown Russwurm – America’s First Black Newspaper Publisher
John Brown Russwurm was an abolitionist who understood the power of the media. He published the first newspaper in American History owned by blacks and used it as a means…
Fannie Lou Hamer – African American Civil Rights Activist, Public Speaker & Leader
Fannie Lou Hamer was one of the most dedicated civil rights activists in African American history and is mostly remembered for her unceasing effort to desegregate the Mississippi Democratic Party.…
John Henrik Clarke – Writer, Scholar, Activist of Authentic African History
A professor, Pan-Africanist writer, and historian, John Henrik Clarke, is credited with redressing the distorted view of African history by traditional scholars. Clarke noticed the systematic and racist erosion of…
Prince Hall – Preacher, Artisan, and Pioneer of African Freemasonry
Prince Hall was a prominent leader, who helped shape African American history. He is particularly remembered as the founding father of the Prince Hall Freemasonry in the United States. His…
Adam Clayton Powell – Congressmen, Activist, Reformer of African American Rights
Adam Clayton Powell Jr is hailed for making significant contributions to black history. He was the first African American from New York to serve in Congress, a position he held…
Colin Powell – an American Leader, Advisor, Author
Colin Powell, an American leader, was a pioneer of sorts in Black History. Having served the country for 35 years in the army and political space, he held influential positions…
Blanche K. Bruce – Successful Farmer, Educator, and Politician
Blanche K. Bruce is remembered for making major political contributions to Black history. He was the second African American to preside over the Senate and the first to serve a…