These days, it’s not uncommon to see a white person joining the Black-founded Greek organizations of the Divine Nine. Though, ...

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From local activists and trailblazers to lesser-known names on the national stage, we shed a light on the contributions of Black men and women who shook up the world.

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From activists ... Black History Month. Angelou was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist with a colorful and troubling past highlighted in her most famous autobiography ...

Discover some of the worlds most famous black activists. Celebrate Black History Month throughout October with clips, quizzes and stories from across CBBC. Additionally, discover Incredible things ...

Once bitten, he stayed bit: After that first effort in 1919 he made at least 40 features, becoming by far the most famous African-American celluloid impresario ... personal fixation that even some ...

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To young and old today who want to make a change, Rita Omokha proclaims, “Tell yourself you can — and watch yourself prove it ...