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Civil Rights Activists

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Claudette Colvin Refused to Give Up Her Bus Seat Nine Months Before Rosa Parks

By Tim Ott
martin luther king jr delivers a speech on may 17 1967 at uc berkeleys sproul plaza in berkeley california

Black Activists Who Led the Civil Rights Movement

By Brad Witter
jackie robinson

The Activism of Jackie Robinson

By Tim Ott
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Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X

By Tim Ott
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10 Inspiring Malcolm X Quotes

By Leigh Weingus
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Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

Medgar Evers

Medgar Evers

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Percy Julian

marcus garvey stares at the camera while seated, he wears a suit jacket, vest, collared shirt and tie

Marcus Garvey

barbara jordan receives freedom medal

Barbara Jordan

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John Lewis

Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron

richard loving

Richard Loving

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51 Inspiring Famous Women in History

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Maya Angelou

The Africa-America Institute Hosts 2016 Annual Awards Gala

Jesse Jackson

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frederick douglass

Frederick Douglass

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