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February is Black History Month and we've rounded up 120 inspiring Black History Month quotes from civil rights icons including Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois. These ...
13. “One of the hardest things in life to learn are which bridges to cross and which bridges to burn.” —Oprah Winfrey. 14. “The soul that is within me no man can degrade.” —Frederick ...
February is Black History Month. The commemoration began nearly a hundred years ago when historian Carter G. Woodson initiated a week-long observance back in 1926. That recognition evolved over ...
The organization has its roots in the Coalition of 100 Black Women, founded in New York City in 1970 by Edna Beach and 23 other African-American women. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Jewell Jackson McCabe , [ 4 ] one of the original founders, became President of the New York chapter in 1977 and set out to create a national coalition.
This is a list of African-American activists [1] covering various areas of activism, but primarily focused on those African-Americans who historically and currently have been fighting racism and racial injustice against African-Americans.
Madam C. J. Walker (born Sarah Breedlove; December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919) was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist.Walker is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records. [1]
"Life's a climb. But the view is great." There are times when things seemingly go to plan, and there are other moments when nothing works out. During those instances, you might feel lost.
Chelsea Candelario/PureWow. 2. “I know my worth. I embrace my power. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story.