Dr. José Celso Barbosa: The father of Puerto Rican statehood
Dr. José Celso Barbosa was a Puerto Rican physician, sociologist, and political leader, known within Puerto Rico as the “father of the Statehood for Puerto...
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Queen Mother Moore: 20th Century Woman Warrior
“Our purpose in life is to leave a legacy for our children and our children’s children. For this reason, we must correct history that at...
Salem Poor: African American Soldier at Bunker Hill
Salem Poor was a distinguished military hero during the American Revolutionary War. He is best remembered today for his actions during the Battle of Bunker...
Benjamin Rucker aka Black Herman: The Militant African-American Magician
Benjamin Rucker was an African American magician, better known by his stage name Black Herman. Rucker, who was the most prominent African-American magician of his...
Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins: Autistic savant and musical genius
One of the most famous American entertainers of the nineteenth century, Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins was an African American musician and composer. Blind from birth...
William H. Carney: First Black American to merit the Medal of Honor
William Harvey Carney was an African American soldier during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle...
Malcolm X
“By any means necessary.” Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little and also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, was one of the greatest and most influential Black...
Mary Eliza Mahoney: The first African American professional nurse in the United States
In 1879, Mary Eliza Mahoney became the first Black graduate nurse in the United States. Mary Eliza Mahoney was born on May 7, 1845, in...
Anna Olga Albertina Brown: 19th Century Circus Performer
Anna Albertine Olga Brown was a famous late 19th‑century circus performer known as Miss La La. Lala was born on April 21st, 1858, in the...
Mary Elizabeth Carnegie: Nursing Legend
Mary Elizabeth Carnegie was a ground-breaking nurse, educator, and author who championed the cause of African American nurses. She was the first Black nurse to serve as...