Profile: McCoy Tyner (1938-2020)
Alfred McCoy Tyner was an American jazz pianist known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet and a long solo career. Continue reading Profile: McCoy Tyner (1938-2020)
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Profile: Doris Miller (1919-1943)
Doris “Dorie” Miller was an American sailor in the United States Navy. He manned anti-aircraft guns during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, for which he had no training, and tended to the wounded. He was recognized by the Navy for his actions and awarded the Navy Cross. Continue reading Profile: Doris Miller (1919-1943)
Profile: William Harvey Carney (1840-1908)
William Harvey Carney was an American soldier during the American Civil War. Born as a slave, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1900 for his gallantry in saving the regimental colors (American flag) during the Battle of Fort Wagner in 1863. Continue reading Profile: William Harvey Carney (1840-1908)
Profile: Nikole Hannah-Jones (1976-)
Nikole Hannah-Jones is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American investigative journalist known for her coverage of civil rights in the United States.
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