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Hubert Fauntleroy Julian  — Research Starter

Hubert Fauntleroy Julian, born in 1897 in Trinidad, was a pioneering African American aviator and entrepreneur known for his adventurous spirit and significant contributions to aviation. Initially…

Hosea Williams  — Research Starter

Hosea Williams (1926-2000) was a significant figure in the American Civil Rights movement, known for his activism and leadership in the struggle for racial equality. Born in Attapulgus, Georgia, he…

Horace Mann Bond  — Research Starter

Horace Mann Bond was a prominent African American educator, scholar, and administrator, recognized for his significant contributions to the history of education in the United States, particularly in…

Herbie Nichols  — Research Starter

Herbie Nichols was an influential yet often overlooked jazz pianist and composer, born Herbert Horatio Nichols in New York City’s San Juan Hill neighborhood in 1919. He grew up in Harlem, immersing…

Henry McNeal Turner  — Research Starter

Henry McNeal Turner (1834-1915) was a prominent African American minister, politician, and social activist in the 19th century. Born in South Carolina, Turner faced significant racial prejudice…

Henry Dumas  — Research Starter

Henry Lee Dumas (1934-1968) was an influential African American writer and civil rights activist, known for his poignant explorations of identity, culture, and the African American experience. Born in…

Henry Blair  — Research Starter

Henry C. Blair, born around 1807 in Glen Ross, Maryland, was an early African American inventor notable for his contributions to agricultural machinery. He received his first patent on October 14,…

Brock Peters  — Research Starter

Brock Peters, born George Fisher in Harlem, was a prominent African American actor and singer known for his powerful baritone voice and substantial contributions to theater, television, and film.…

Bo Diddley  — Research Starter

Bo Diddley, born Ellas Otha Bates on December 30, 1928, in McComb, Mississippi, emerged as a pivotal figure in the evolution of rock and roll music. After being adopted and relocating to Chicago, he…

Blind Tom Bethune  — Research Starter

Blind Tom Bethune, born Thomas Greene Bethune on May 25, 1849, was an extraordinary blind pianist and composer who gained fame in the 19th century. Born to enslaved parents, he was sold as a child and…