Henry Thacker (“Harry”) Burleigh
December 2, 1866 – September 12, 1949 Singer / Composer [...]
Bill “Bojangles” Robinson (Luther Robinson)
May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949 Entertainer / Actor [...]
Marie Frankie Muse Freeman
November 24, 1916 – January 12, 2018 Attorney / Federal [...]
Maj. John Roy Lynch
September 10, 1847 – November 2, 1939 Politician / Military [...]
Mahalia Jackson
October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972 Singer / Recording [...]
Dr. Howard Washington Thurman
November 18, 1899 – April 10, 1981 Clergy / Philosopher [...]
Johnnie Lee Cochran, Jr.
October 2, 1937 – March 29, 2005 Attorney / Activist [...]
Constance Baker Motley
September 14, 1921 – September 28, 2005 Attorney / Judge [...]
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
August 28, 1963 Landmark Rally For Social and Economic Justice [...]
Benjamin Banneker
November 9, 1731 – October 19, 1806 Author / Surveyor [...]