Kyle Rex
Kyle Rex grew up in the western United States, and is currently finishing his Bachelor’s degree in History at the University of Washington. Upon graduation, he hopes to promote social justice and teach high school students.
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Hugh Mason Browne (1851-1923)
Hugh M. Browne was a civil rights activist and educator. Born June 12, 1851, in Washington D.C. to John and...
William Francis Yardley (1844-1924)
Image Ownership: Fair Use William Francis Yardley was a politician, businessman, lawyer, and civil rights advocate in post-Civil War Tennessee....
Thomas Nelson Baker Sr. (1860-1940)
Thomas Nelson Baker Sr. was the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in philosophy. He was a writer, orator,...
Tarea Hall Pittman (1903-1991)
Tarea (Ty) Hall Pittman was a civil rights worker, social worker, and community activist. Born in Bakersfield, California in 1903,...
Mary Frances Berry (1938- )
Mary Frances Berry is a scholar, professor, author, and civil rights activist who served on the U.S. Commission on Civil...
Perry Robert Watkins (1907-1974)
Perry Watkins was the first African American set designer on Broadway. He was also a stage painter, makeup and costume...
Otis Webb Brawley (1959- )
Otis Brawley is an American physician, oncologist, researcher, author, and health care reform advocate, who is currently the Chief Medical...
Cedric Levon Richmond (1973- )
Cedric Richmond is the U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes much of New Orleans. Richmond, a Democrat,...
Hansen Hashem Clarke (1957- )
Hansen Clarke is a Democratic politician, lawyer, and artist who represented the 13th District of Michigan in the U.S. Congress...
Gabrielle Christina Victoria “Gabby” Douglas (1995- )
Gabrielle Christina Victoria “Gabby” Douglas is an artistic gymnast who became the first African American and woman of color in...
