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- Alexander Crummell
Profile of the black nationalist and minister who was instrumental in the 1897 founding of the American Negro Academy.
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- Booker T. Washington
Born into slavery, Washington dedicated himself to education, became a teacher, then founded Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in 1881.
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- CNN - Black History Month
CNN profiles men and women who have made lasting contributions, ranging from literature, music, and the arts to science and technology.
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- Colin L. Powell
Distinguished Desert Storm hero and first African-American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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- Free To Dance: Debbie Allen
Features the multifaceted performer who is known as an actress, dancer, singer, choreographer, director, and producer. From PBS.
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- James Weldon Johnson
Introduces the black intellectual and civil rights leader best known for his contributions to the world of literature.
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- Marian Anderson
Potrays the life of the singer who, at the peak of her career, was regarded as the world's greatest contralto.
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- Muhammad Ali
Three-time world heavyweight boxing champion who tossed an Olympic gold medal into a river because he was disgusted by racism in America.
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- Nat King Cole
Black vocalist who left a permanent mark on the world of jazz.
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- Oprah Winfrey
Award-winning daytime television host who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve her current fame.
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- Richard Greener
Short profile of Harvard's first African-American graduate who later became a lawyer, educator, and U.S. diplomat.
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- Serena Williams
Photo and short biography of one of the top-ranked female tennis professionals in the world.
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- Spike Lee
Introduces the filmmaker known for tackling the toughest issues that relate to the black community and basking in the controversy that surrounds his creations.
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- Stamps on Black History
Tells the stories of dozens of black men and women whose faces have appeared on U.S. postage stamps. Also includes interactive quiz, word puzzles, writing activities, crafts, and coloring pages.
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- Thurgood Marshall
Brief profile of the first African-American to hold the coveted position of Supreme Court Justice.
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- Wilma Rudolph
The only American woman runner ever to win three gold medals in the Olympic games.
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