His grandparents were slaves in Virginia; he was the governor.
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28 Black People Who Should Inspire You — William Monroe Trotter
When he found himself without any allies, he pressed on.
28 Black People Who Should Inspire You — Ralph Bunche
Ralph Bunche earned a PhD from Harvard, taught at Harvard, marched with Dr. King, and negotiated peace in the Middle East. He wasn’t allowed to join a country club in his neighborhood.
28 Black People Who Should Inspire You — Carter G. Woodson
This post about Carter G. Woodson wouldn’t be possible without the work of Carter G. Woodson.
28 Black People Who Should Inspire You — Guion Bluford
Outer space used to be so white.
28 Black People Who Should Inspire You — Paul Laurence Dunbar
He was born to former slaves and had to sell his poems in an elevator, but he became the first black poet to achieve national success.
28 Black People Who Should Inspire You — Bradford Young
No black cinematographer has ever won an Oscar. Bradford Young crafted the visuals of Selma, but that still didn’t earn him a nomination.
28 Black People Who Should Inspire You — A.G. Gaston
A.G. was the grandson of slaves. At the time of his death, he was worth $130,000,000.
28 Black People Who Should Inspire You — Black Panther
Captain America’s shield is made of metal from the fictional nation of Wakanda. Black Panther is the king of Wakanda.
28 Black People Who Should Inspire You—Matt Baker
If you enjoy superheroes or graphic novels, you owe this man a debt of gratitude.
The Case For Internet Access In Prison — Why Internet Access Is A Basic Human Right
In prison, Facebook isn’t just a time-killing luxury. It’s a means of survival.
28 Black People Who Should Inspire You — Charlie Sifford
He’s been called the Jackie Robinson of golf.
28 Black People Who Should Inspire You — Ernest J. Gaines
Ernest J. Gaines was born on a plantation in Louisiana. Now, he owns the plantation.
Jon Stewart’s Replacement Should Be a Woman: Here Are 10 Awesome Options
We love Jason Jones and all the other guys being suggested for The Daily Show… But what about the ladies? Here, 10 favorites.
Chapel Hill Shooting: “American” Shouldn’t Come with Qualifiers
Perpetrators of horrific crimes come from all cultures and all faiths, so do Americans.
28 Black People Who Should Inspire You — Steve McQueen
He was supposed to be a plumber. Instead, he became the first black person to win an Oscar for Best Picture.