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Black Past: Maya Angelou
This brief encyclopedia selection recounts the interesting life of Maya Angelou, black poet and novelist. There are links to websites for more information.
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Black Past: Muhammad Ali
In this brief encyclopedia entry, you can read about Muhammad Ali, famous as a boxer, but, perhaps more so, as an ambassador of good will. There are links to other websites for more information.
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Black Past: Roberto (Walker) Clemente
This brief encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Roberto Clemente's outstanding career in baseball as well as his humanitarian efforts in Latin America.
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Black Past: Winfrey, Oprah
A very brief biography of Oprah Winfrey in this encyclopedia article. There is a link to her website.
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Black Past: Dred Scott
This encyclopedia article is a brief biography of Dred Scott, the slave who sued for his freedom. His case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, where he lost.
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Black Past: Black Panther Party
Encyclopedia entry describes the Black Panther Party: its beginnings, important leaders, and role in the African American communities of the 1960s and 1970s.
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Black Past: Malcolm X
This encyclopedia article recounts the course of Malcolm X, a fiery speaker and supporter of Black Nationalism.
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Black Past: Walker, Madam c.j.
In this encyclopedia entry, you read about Madam C.J. Walker, once known as Sarah Breedlove, who made a fortune in hair products for African Americans.
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Black Past: Rap/hip Hop
This encyclopedia entry gives a brief history of rap and hip hop and the influences of the music on modern culture.
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Black Past: Jordan, Michael
This brief encyclopedia article is about Michael Jordan's basketball career from high school through his experience with the Washington Wizards. There are links to websites that give further information.
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Black Past: Farrakhan, Louis Abdul
This encyclopedia entry gives a brief biography of the controversial black leader, Louis Farrakhan, head of the Nation of Islam. You can click on a link to a website for more information.
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Black Past: Orison Rudolph Aggrey
An encyclopedia article about Orison Aggrey, who became an important member of the State Department as ambassador to many countries.
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Black Past: Haitian Revolution (1791 1804)
This encyclopedia article is a good overview of the slave revolt that resulted in Haiti's independence.
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Black Past: Cooke, Sam (1931 1964)
Sam Cooke's influence on music, as the pioneer in cross-over from gospel to rhythm and blues, is described in this encyclopedia entry. His music was important to the African-American identity in the Civil Rights movement.
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Black Past: 369th Infantry Regiment
This encyclopedia entry tells the exciting story of the 369th Regiment, the Harlem Hellfighters, and their exploits in World War I.
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Black Past: Oscar De Priest (1871 1951)
Encyclopedia entry providing biographical details on the life of civil rights activist and politician, Oscar DePriest.
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Black Past: Patricia Roberts Harris (1924 1985)
Biographical note about Patricia Roberts Harris.
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Black Past: Lord Dunmore's Proclamation
This interesting encyclopedia article tells about Lord Dummore's Proclamation, his attempt to encourage slaves to leave their masters and fight for the British.
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Black Past: New York Slave Uprising (1712)
This brief encyclopedia article tells about the slave revolt in New York in 1712 which led to severe punishment and stricter laws for slaves.
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Black Past: Public Enemy
In this encyclopedia entry, you read about the rap group, Public Enemy, their songs, and the evolution of their message. There is a link to a website for more information.
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Black Past: Woods, Eldrick "Tiger"
A brief encyclopedia article about the accomplishments of golfer Tiger Woods.
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Black Past: Tuskegee Airmen
This encyclopedia article tells the heroic story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the black fighter pilot squadron which fought in WW II and led the way to integration of the military.
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Black Past: Johnson, Earvin "Magic"
Read this encyclopedia entry to find out about Magic Johnson's basketball career and his foundation to fight HIV/AIDS.
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Black Past: Scottsboro Case
This encyclopedia article tells about the several trials of the so-called Scottsboro Boys. This case became a beacon for later civil rights movements.