Tag: civil rights pioneer
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Discover the inspiring legacy of Edward R. Dudley, the first Black U.S. ambassador and civil rights pioneer who redefined diplomacy.
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Philadelphia will honor Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from U Penn’s Law School, with a statue celebrating her legacy in law and civil rights.
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Discover P.B.S. Pinchback Park in Shreveport, honoring the first Black U.S. governor. Learn about Pinchback’s remarkable journey from steamboat steward to Civil War officer to groundbreaking politician.
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Amazon MGM Studios announces the development of a film exploring the life and triumphs of Kenny Washington, the trailblazing athlete who became the NFL’s first Black player in 1946, igniting the civil rights movement and paving the way…
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