Who is Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919)
American businesswoman and philanthropist who was one of the first African American female millionaires in the United States. Continue reading Who is Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919)
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Profile: Andrew Jackson Young, Jr. (1932-)
Andrew Jackson Young, Jr., (born March 12, 1932, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.), American politician, civil rights leader, and clergyman who served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1973–77) and later was mayor of Atlanta (1982–90). Continue reading Profile: Andrew Jackson Young, Jr. (1932-)
Profile: Ruby Dee (1922-2014)
Ruby Dee was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter, activist, poet and journalist, perhaps best known for starring in the 1961 film A Raisin in the Sun. She’s also known for her civic work with husband Ossie Davis. Continue reading Profile: Ruby Dee (1922-2014)
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