Tag: abolitionist
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Olaudah Equiano, a former slave, became the first Black man to cross the Arctic Circle in 1773, leaving a remarkable account that influenced the abolitionist movement.
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The remarkable life of James McCune Smith, M.D., the first African American to earn a medical degree. From breaking barriers in medicine to advocating for abolition and leaving a multifaceted legacy, Smith’s contributions resonate through history, inspiring generations.
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The remarkable life of Mary Ellen Pleasant, believed to be the first Black female self-made millionaire. From humble beginnings in slavery to amassing immense wealth during the Gold Rush in San Francisco, Pleasant’s story unfolds with business acumen,…
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