Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
Top National League catcher of his day Second Black player selected to play in the Major Leagues Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1969 His playing career was ended […]
Roy Campanella (1921-1993), Negro League Superstar Chosen to Move to Major Leagues Read More »
• First African American to have a regular role on a nationwide radio–and then television–program • Though the character of Rochester was a valet, Anderson, working with Jack Benny, developed
Eddie Anderson (1905-1977): Created Role of Rochester Read More »
The California Eagle, a newspaper for black residents of Southern California, was the brain child of John James Neimore (1862-1912). Neimore, a California newcomer, observed other black settlers arriving in
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• Worcy Crawford (1917-2010) was one of many unsung heroes of the civil rights movement. • Crawford Bus Company served the black community at vital times, often as part of
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Will Rogers was a part-Cherokee American who grew up in Indian Territory and began his career in vaudeville doing rope tricks; he went on to become one of the most popular entertainers 
and writers of his day.Â
Will Rogers (1879-1935): His Wisdom Still Applies Today Read More »
January always brings a jump in memberships in gyms and fitness programs, and today Americans flock to CrossFit studios, hot yoga, Pilates, and spin classes never thinking about when our craving for fitness began. Â Jack LaLanne (1914-2011) was a French immigrant who became convinced that Americans could be healthier, and he began learning about nutrition and fitness in order to education himself. He eventually built an empire and had a television show where he could spread the word.
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