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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Civil Rights Activist, Minister / 1929 - 1968
Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968.
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African-American history is filled with the tales of inspiring individuals—many of whom overcame great odds to leave their mark on the United States. In this group, we examine the lives of African-Americans who have made extraordinary achievements in their fields, including inventors such as George Washington Carver; activists like Malcolm X and Rosa Parks; athletes such as Willie Mays and Michael Jordan; and entertainers like Bessie Smith and Oprah Winfrey. Their names, and their stories, have become synonymous with the rich legacy that is African-American culture.
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Rosa Parks
Civil Rights Activist / 1913 - 2005
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger, spurring the Montgomery boycott and other efforts to end segregation.
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Republicans and Democrats alike are gearing up for the 2012 elections, with debates and campaigns in full swing. With a Democrat in the White House, the GOP is hoping to capitalize on Tea Party support for a big win. The race is far from clear-cut at this point, as several big names contend for the candidacy. Here are the people who are vying for the highest office in the land in 2012.
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Malcolm X
Civil Rights Activist / 1925 - 1965
African American leader and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X articulated concepts of race pride and black nationalism in the early 1960s.
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Richard Pryor
Film Actor, Comedian / 1940 - 2005
Richard Pryor was a groundbreaking African American comedian who became one of the top entertainers of the 1970s and 1980s.
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Josephine Baker
Civil Rights Activist, Dancer, Singer / 1906 - 1975
Performer Josephine Baker dazzled her way through the 1920s and 30s, from the Cotton Club to the Folies Bergre
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Jackie Robinson
Baseball Player / 1919 - 1972
Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play major league baseball, becoming Rookie of the Year in 1947, National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955.
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Serena Williams
Tennis Player / 1981 -
American professional tennis player Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam titles and has also made her mark in television and the fashion industry.
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Civil Rights Activist / 1820 - 1913
Harriet Tubman escaped slavery to become a leading abolitionist. She led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.
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Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1958 - 2009
Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's award-winning career as the King of Pop transformed the face of pop music and popular culture. He died unexpectedly in 2009.
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Maya Angelou
Author, Poet / 1928 -
Maya Angelou is a poet and prize winning autobiographical novelist. She is the author of the critically acclaimed I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
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Abraham Lincoln
U.S. President / 1809 - 1865
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves.
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Booker T. Washington
Educator / 1856 - 1915
Educationist and reformer, Booker T. Washington, was the most influential spokesman for black Americans between 1895 and 1915. Leader of the Tuskegee Institute.
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African-Americans have a long history of activism in America, from fighting for the right to vote to pushing for integrated public spaces. Activists like Stokely Carmichael organized freedom rides, James Meredith fought to integrate blacks and whites at the University of Mississippi, and Rosa Parks instigated the Montgomery Bus Boycott. These protests were often legal and nonviolent, and made a powerful impact on civil rights in the U.S. With the help of activists like these—and many others—the country slowly worked to acknowledge the basic rights and contributions of African-Americans. Learn more about the many African-American activists who fought against the odds in order to achieve equality.
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