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20/06/2025

Marian Anderson (1897–1993) was a trailblazing contralto whose voice shattered racial barriers, most famously when her 1939 Easter Sunday concert at the Lincoln Memorial drew 75,000 people and became a defining moment in Civil Rights history. The first Black artist to perform at the Metropolitan Opera (1955), she used her global platform to advocate for equality.

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02/06/2025

Anna M. Mangin (1844–1931) was an African American inventor, educator, and caterer who received a U.S. patent in 1892 for her innovative kitchen tool, the pastry fork—a multifunctional utensil designed to mix dough, beat eggs, and mash foods without direct hand contact . Her invention was showcased at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.

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10/05/2025

Charity Adams was a trailblazing African American woman who broke barriers in the U.S. military during World War II. Born in 1918, she became the first Black female officer in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), which later became the Women's Army Corps (WAC). Adams was appointed as the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit sent overseas during the war.

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09/05/2025

Thomas Jennings was a pioneering African American inventor and entrepreneur who became the first Black person in the United States to receive a patent. In 1821, Jennings was awarded a patent for a dry-cleaning process known as "dry scouring," which revolutionized fabric care. Born in New York City, he was a passionate advocate for civil rights and used the income from his invention to support the abolitionist movement.

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07/05/2025

Bass Reeves was a legendary figure in the American Old West, renowned for his role as one of the first Black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River. With a career more than 32 years, Reeves became famous for his exceptional skills in tracking outlaws, credited with over 3,000 arrested felons. Despite facing racial prejudices, Reeves earned a reputation for his honesty, integrity, and fearlessness. His remarkable contributions to law enforcement and his pioneering spirit continue to be celebrated in American history.

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06/05/2025

HBCU Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private university in Willowbrook, California, focused on health sciences. It was founded in 1966 in response to inadequate medical access within the Watts region of Los Angeles, California. The university is named in honor of Charles R. Drew.

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03/05/2025

John Lee Love was an African American inventor best known for creating a portable pencil sharpener that doubled as a paperweight, patented in 1897. His compact design, often called the “Love Sharpener,” allowed users to sharpen pencils easily and conveniently, making it popular for both office and home use. Love’s invention reflected both practicality and ingenuity, contributing to everyday efficiency with a simple yet lasting innovation.

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03/05/2025

Alexander Miles was an African American inventor best known for revolutionizing elevator safety with his 1887 patent for automatic elevator doors. Prior to his invention, passengers had to manually open and close both the elevator and shaft doors, posing serious safety risks. Miles’s design used a system of levers and flexible belts to automatically open and close the doors, significantly reducing accidents and paving the way for modern elevators. His innovation not only improved safety but also enhanced the efficiency of vertical transportation in buildings. Miles is remembered as a pioneering figure in engineering and African American innovation.

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01/05/2025

The Gilded Age was a period where a significant rise of a Black elite in the late 19th century materialized. This period saw African Americans achieve success in business, politics, and the arts. The term "Black elite" or "Black aristocracy" was often used to describe Black individuals who accumulated wealth and status.

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29/04/2025

Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) is a private Baptist-affiliated historically black college in Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1884 as the Minister's Institute, while later renaming it to its current name in April 1885, ABC was initially funded by the Colored Baptists of the State of Arkansas. It is the only historically black Baptist school west of the Mississippi River.

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28/04/2025

The Freedom Riders were groups of African American and white civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the South in 1961 to protest segregation in public transportation facilities. Their goal was to challenge Jim Crow laws that enforced segregation in bus terminals and other public spaces. The Freedom Rides drew national attention to the civil rights movement, leading to the eventual desegregation of interstate travel.

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26/04/2025

Junior Bridgeman (b. 1953) is a former NBA player turned billionaire entrepreneur who transformed his basketball earnings into a fast-food empire, owning 450+ Wendy’s and Chili’s franchises through his company, Manna, Inc. After retiring from sports, he expanded into bottling (Pepsi), media (Ebony Magazine), and real estate, becoming one of America’s most successful Black businessmen.

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