Fredrick Allen Hampton, Sr.
August 30, 1948 – December 4, 1969 Activist / Martyr [...]
Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks
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Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor
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Carol Elizabeth Moseley-Braun
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Dr. Ernest Everett Just
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Mahalia Jackson
October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972 Singer / Recording [...]
Richard (Dick) Claxton Gregory
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Hon. Elijah Muhummad
October 7, 1897 – February 25, 1975 Religious Leader The [...]
Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks
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Arthur Wergs Mitchell
December 22, 1883 – May 9, 1968 Politician Arthur Mitchell [...]