The Civil Rights Movement in America produced a variety of leaders with different character traits and leadership styles. But the common denominator among those people was their unwavering dedication to...
Louis Armstrong (born Aug. 4, 1901, New Orleans, Louisiana—died July 6, 1971, New York City, New York), American jazz artist who is unanimously considered as the greatest jazz player in...
Born in 1901 in Joplin, Missouri, Langston Hughes was one of the first African-American poets and writers to make a living doing what he was most passionate about: writing. He...
Ida B. Wells was one of the foremost civil rights activists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is most known for her anti-lynching crusade. Her strong passion...
Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican-born journalist, entrepreneur, orator and most importantly a very vocal political and economic activist. He is most well known for his tremendous work in promoting Black...