"If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated."
Henry Highland Garnet was born on December 23, 1815, in New Market, Maryland. Born into slavery, Garnet’s early years were marked by the harsh realities of bondage. However, in 1824,…
Richard Allen was a prominent figure in American history, renowned for his contributions to the advancement of African American rights, particularly within the realm of religion and social justice. As…
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.…
Elijah Muhammad, born Elijah Robert Poole on October 7, 1897, in Sandersville, Georgia, was a pivotal figure in the history of Islam in America. He was the leader of the…
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…
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…
Benjamin E. Mays, an educator, college president, and scholar is a perfect example of blacks who defied all odds to attain the highest education levels. Born in Epworth, Southeast of…
Alexander Crummell was an American minister, Episcopalian priest, missionary, scholar, and teacher. He was ordained as an Episcopal priest in the United States. Alexander Crummell was born in New York…