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Fred Hampton, born on August 30, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, was a charismatic and visionary leader in the Black Panther Party. Hampton joined the party in 1968 at the age of 19, quickly rising to prominence due to his ability…

Toni Morrison, born on February 18, 1931, in Lorain, Ohio, was a groundbreaking novelist and essayist whose works profoundly impacted American literature. A graduate of Howard University and Cornell University, Morrison became known for her vivid storytelling, which explored the…

Stacey Abrams, born on December 9, 1973, in Madison, Wisconsin, is a political leader, voting rights activist, and author who has become a powerful force in American politics. Abrams earned degrees from Spelman College, the University of Texas at Austin,…

Angela Rye, born on October 26, 1979, in Seattle, Washington, is a prominent political commentator, lawyer, and advocate for social justice. A graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law, Rye has worked on various issues…

Marian Wright Edelman, born on June 6, 1939, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, is a tireless advocate for children’s rights and social justice. After earning her law degree from Yale Law School in 1963, she became the first African American woman…

Coretta Scott King, born on April 27, 1927, in Heiberger, Alabama, was a prominent civil rights leader, educator, and advocate for social justice. She met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while studying at the New England Conservatory of Music in…

James Baldwin, born on August 2, 1924, in Harlem, New York, was one of the most influential writers and social critics of the 20th century. Baldwin’s works, which include novels, essays, and plays, explored the complexities of race, identity, and…

A. Philip Randolph, born on April 15, 1889, in Crescent City, Florida, was a pioneering labor leader and civil rights activist who dedicated his life to fighting for racial and economic equality. Randolph’s early work as a labor organizer led…

Shirley Chisholm, born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, made history as the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress. Chisholm, the daughter of Caribbean immigrants, was passionate about education and public service from a…

Assata Shakur, born Joanne Deborah Byron on July 16, 1947, in New York City, became a prominent figure in the Black Liberation Movement and an iconic symbol of resistance. Shakur’s activism was deeply influenced by her experiences with systemic racism,…