CULTURE

(c. 1818–1895) Frederick Douglass was a leader in the abolitionist movement, an early champion of women’s rights and author of

(1982–) Acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland is the first African American performer to be appointed as a principal dancer for American

(1924–1987) James Baldwin was an essayist, playwright, novelist and voice of the American civil rights movement known for works including

(1924–2005) Shirley Chisholm became the first African American congresswoman in 1968. Four years later, she became the first major-party Black

Grammy Award winner Miles Davis was a major force in the jazz world, as both a trumpet player and a

Maya Angelou was a civil rights activist, poet and award-winning author known for her acclaimed 1969 memoir, ‘I Know Why

Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. His mother was the National recording secretary

On January 15, we celebrate the birthday of civil right’s leader, Martin Luther King. When we hear his name, we