Posts Tagged ‘activists’
Happy Birthday, Alice Walker!
We recognize Alice Walker, an award-winning author whose work is well known in and outside of the Black community on her birthday.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Reverend John Rankin, Dedicated Abolitionist!
Reverend John Rankin worked toward equality through his religious weapons and work on the Underground Railroad.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Julian Bond, Civil Rights Hero!
A champion for Black and LGBTQ rights, Julian Bond held positions in politics, education, and activism over his life.
Read MoreToday We Celebrate the Life of Dr. Horace M. Bond, Educator and Trailblazer
Horace Mann Bond was a scholar who used his incredible intellect to teach others about civil rights and Black culture.
Read MoreAirman Chauncey Spencer Integrated the Air Force – At a Cost
A pilot and activist fought for integration of the United States Air Force after proving the safety of Black pilots.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Faith Ringgold, Boundary-Breaker, Black Artist and Arts Promoter!
Faith Ringgold is an activist who made sure that her art represented and reflected her African heritage.
Read MoreNelson Mandela’s 94th Birthday Celebrated Globally Today With 67 Minutes of Public Service
We honor Nelson Mandela, a South African activist for equality who worked to end the apartheid and eventually became president.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers is Born
We celebrate the birthday of Medgar Evers, a man’s whose death was one of the catalysts for the Civil Right Movement
Read MoreCelebrate the Birthday of James Weldon Johnson, Intellectual, Activist, and Writer of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing”!
James Weldon Johnson’s poems engaged his powerful voice and encouraged others to rise up and speak out against injustice.
Read MoreRemembering James Chaney, Voting Rights Hero and Martyr
James Chaney’s work toward racial equality, including voter rights, ultimately made him a target for racist groups.
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