Posts Tagged ‘activists’
This Day in Black History
Renowned activists Booker T. Washington who was born shortly after slavery’s end spent his life fighting for equal rights.
Read MoreSculptor Elizabeth Catlett Sculptor Dies At 96
A talented art whose work can be found in museums and the city of New Orleans has passed from natural causes.
Read MoreThis Day in American History: Martin Luther King Delivers his Last Speech
In Dr. King’s last ever speech, given this day in 1968 at the Memphis Mason Temple, he discussed how his work was God’s will.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Aretha Franklin, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Tony Cade Bambara, and Debi Thomas!
Celebrate March 25th, a day when these talented and fierce Black women were born.
Read MoreToday We Celebrate the Life of Dorothy Height, National Leader in the Struggle for Justice
March 24th marks the birthday of trailblazing activist and president of the National Council of Negro Women for four decades.
Read MoreCentenial of Bayard Rustin, the most important civil rights leader you may never have heard of!
Activist Bayard Rustin worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr in the Civil Rights movement, yet his name goes unknown.
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