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Charles Alston  — Research Starter

Charles Henry Alston, born on November 28, 1907, in Charlotte, North Carolina, was a prominent African American artist, educator, and influential figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Growing up in a…

Carter G. Woodson  — Research Starter

Carter G. Woodson was an influential African American historian, educator, and author, often referred to as the "Father of Black History." Born in 1875 to former slaves in Virginia, Woodson faced…

Cannonball Adderley  — Research Starter

Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderley was a highly influential American jazz saxophonist known for his contributions to the hard bop and soul jazz genres. Born in 1928 in Tampa, Florida, he initially…

C. Eric Lincoln  — Research Starter

C. Eric Lincoln was an influential African American scholar, author, and educator known for his contributions to the understanding of race relations in America. Born in 1925 in Athens, Alabama,…

C. DeLores Tucker  — Research Starter

C. DeLores Tucker was a prominent civil rights activist, politician, and advocate for African American and women's rights, born on October 4, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Raised in a religious…

James L. Farmer, Jr  — Research Starter

James L. Farmer, Jr. was a prominent leader in the American civil rights movement, known for his commitment to nonviolent protest. Born in 1920 in Marshall, Texas, he experienced early instances of…

James Forman  — Research Starter

James Forman was a prominent civil rights leader and activist born in Chicago in 1928. His early experiences with racism profoundly shaped his worldview, leading him to become heavily involved in…

James E. Cheek  — Research Starter

James E. Cheek was a prominent educator and leader in American higher education, particularly known for his significant contributions to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Born on…

James Chaney  — Research Starter

James Earl Chaney was a civil rights activist born on May 30, 1943, in Meridian, Mississippi. He grew up in a family experiencing both close ties and underlying tensions, influenced by his father's…