Black leaders have been vital to making America strong.
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.
Marian Anderson (1897-1993), Internationally Acclaimed Singer Read More »
One of the most prominent African-American scholars in the 19th and 20th centuries
Anna Julia Cooper (1858-1964), Educator, Scholar, and Activist Read More »
Satchel Paige was one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all time. He was a gifted player who worked tirelessly to maintain his edge. But as a Black man, he
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Overcame major obstacles in order to practice medicine Only female doctor in Denver for at least the first three decades of the 20th century Justina Ford was born in Knoxville,
Justina Ford (1871-1952), Physician Read More »
Magical tap dancers; charismatic performers
The Nicholas Brothers may never have become the household names that Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire became, but they should have. Astaire and Kelly were great dancers; the Nicholas Brothers were even better. In Fayard’s obituary from USA Today in 2006, Gregory Hines notes that if the Nicholas brothers’ life story were ever to be filmed, their dance numbers would have to be computer-generated because no dancer could duplicate them.
The Nicholas Brothers: Fayard (1914-2006) and Harold (1921-2000) Read More »
