Black leaders have been vital to making America strong.
Althea Gibson (1927-2003) was born in Silver, South Carolina in 1927, but she grew up in Harlem where her family moved when she was very young. She was an unlikely […]
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From physician Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1833-1895) and businessman Reginald Lewis (1942-1993) to cartoonist Jackie Ormes (1911-1986) and architect Paul R. Williams (1894-1980), Black History Month has provided an opportunity to take a look at 21 fascinating individuals who succeeded against all odds.
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One of Southern California’s signature architects.
Paul R. Williams (1894-1980), Los Angeles-based Architect Read More »
Photograph of Bill Pickett posing before one of his shows with the 101 Ranch
Bill Pickett (ca 1870-1932), African American Cowboy Read More »
Founded the Associated Negro Press, the first international news agency for black newspapers Advocated against segregation in the military and the segregation of the blood supply Claude Barnett was born
Claude Barnett (1889-1967), Journalist and Publisher Read More »
• Rose to stardom despite racial barriers
• Helped change segregation in theatres
• Broke color barrier at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1955
Marian Anderson was one of three daughters in a close-knit family. They lived in Philadelphia, and Marian began singing in the choir of the Union Baptist Church the family attended.
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