2024年1月18日 · We’ve put together this list of just some of the inspiring famous Black Americans everyone should know for their representation and contributions to the struggle for equality. Use this list for class discussions during Black History Month or anytime of year. 1. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)

2023年9月28日 · Activists like Martin Luther King Jr., Marsha P. Johnson, and Amanda Gorman are some of many (which we’ll dive more into) who are paving the way for future generations of leaders leaving their marks on society, sparking movements, shaping …

This is a list of African-American activists [1] covering various areas of activism, but primarily focused on those African-Americans who historically and currently have been fighting racism and racial injustice against African-Americans. The United States has a long history of racism against its Black citizens. [2] .

2021年1月6日 · We highlight 25 Black civil rights activists from throughout history and how they each used the power of the First Amendment.

2021年1月11日 · By the 1950s, after enduring nearly a century of inequality, segregation, as well as vicious lynchings and other senseless acts of violence, a group of African American activists began the civil...

2024年1月19日 · Black people have left an indelible mark on the globe, making pioneering contributions in a variety of sectors. From civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. to cultural superstars like Oprah Winfrey, their influence extends …

2023年2月2日 · We all know about groundbreaking activists like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman from our history books, but there are many more unsung heroes worth...

2023年2月8日 · We take a look at prominent civil rights leaders—female and male alike—who made it their priority to fight for the freedom of Black Americans.

2023年2月1日 · When it comes to pioneers in African American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and Muhammad Ali are often mentioned—and rightfully so. But what do you know about other Black history heroes, like Claudette Colvin, Alice Coachman, or Shirley Chisholm?

We invite you to explore a number of key figures from Black history through this series of 9 Facing History profiles: Journalist, civil rights activist, mentor to the Little Rock Nine, and speaker at the March on Washington. —For more, see “Celebrating Daisy Bates"