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June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010 Recording Artist / [...]
The Story of Tommie Smith, John Carlos, and the 1968 Olympics Black Power Salute
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Malcolm X
May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965 Minister Malcolm X [...]
Adam Clayton Powell, Sr.
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Billie Holiday
April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959 Singer / Recording [...]
Jackie “Moms” Mabley
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Lorraine Vivian Hansberry
May 19, 1930 – January 12, 1965 Author (Playwright) / [...]
Langston Hughes
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(William Mercer) Will Marion Cook
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