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Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for civil rights.
An article, including related resources, about Benjamin Banneker.
An article about Mary McLeod Bethune's contributions to education and race relations as a leader in the American black…
Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Learn more about the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
Learn more about the life of the American painter and educator Jacob Lawrence.
Learn more about the life of American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison.
Learn more about the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.
Learn more about the life of track and field star Jesse Owens.
Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…
Short article about Barbara Jordan.
A brief article about jazz musician Louis Armstrong.
A brief biographical article about Muhammad Ali and this athletic career accomplishments.
A brief article about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
A brief biography about Paul Robeson.
A brief article about actor and director Sidney Poitier.
A brief article about civil rights activist Rosa Parks.
A brief article about former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.
Learn more about the life of Langston Hughes, American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
Article about Carter Woodson, the "father of Black History Month."
A brief article about Andrew Young.
A brief article about Malcolm X.
