William Wells Brown: First Black American published Novelist, Playwright, and Travel Writer; Physician (1814-1884)
William Wells Brown was a prominent African American abolitionist, author, and historian who worked tirelessly to promote the cause of freedom and equality for African Americans during the 19th century. Born into slavery in Kentucky in the…
Aaron Salter Jr.: Hero, Inventor, Former Police Officer (1966 – 2022)
Aaron Salter Jr. was a former police officer, an inventor and hero who had a passion for engineering and helping others. He was killed on May 14, 2022 attempting to save the lives of others during the…
Viola Fletcher: Oldest Known Survivor of The Tulsa Race Massacre (1914- )
Who Is Viola Fletcher? Viola Ford Fletcher is known today as the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. She was born on May 5, 1914 to parents, Lucinda Ellis and John Wesley Ford, in…
Mary McLeod Bethune: American Educator, Activist and Political Leader (1875-1955)
Mary McLeod Bethune was an American educator, activist, and political leader who dedicated her life to advancing the causes of education and civil rights for Black Americans. Early Life Mary Jane McLeod was born on July 10,…
Richard Clark: A Black American Jonestown Survivor and Hero
Richard Clark was a member of the infamous Peoples Temple led by James Warren Jones, better known as Jim Jones. His story is one of tremendous courage, bravery and proof that you should always trust your intuition.…
On This Day in History: The Birth of Fannie Lou Hamer – A Champion for Civil Rights
On October 6, 1917, Fannie Lou Hamer was born in Montgomery County, Mississippi, marking the start of a life dedicated to fighting for civil rights. Despite growing up in extreme poverty and facing brutal oppression, Hamer rose…
