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Comedian Richard Pryor introduced a new kind of humor to the stage in the 1960s. He was foul-mouthed, non-apologetic, and authentic. Despite the initial shock of his style, his insight into human nature, racism, and his personal reflections on life was appealing to both black and white audiences.
During the Harlem Renaissance, poet Sterling A. Brown took a unique approach to his style of writing. Unlike the majority of other black poets and writers, he chose to write in the dialect of country black folk. Even though at the time this was an unpopular style, his extraordinary talent and his ability to reveal humanity in his poetry won over the most ardent critics of this style.
Muhammad Ali was a symbol of black pride and defiance during the 1960s. He was outspoken, boastful, and as his professional boxing career progressed, the reason became clear as to why he was called “the greatest;” his speed, his footwork, and his ability to take a punch were unmatched.
In 1927, the Great Mississippi Flood occurred after several levees collapsed. Among the affected areas was the community of Greenville, Mississippi, which tackled the issue of whether to evacuate its black residents. Ultimately, the deceit and greed of the planters would determine the fate of the black populace.
Quotes from author James Baldwin.
Quotations by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Quotes from basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
As World War II loomed, boxer Joe Louis emerged as a formidable opponent to Nazi Germany’s white supremacy. He showed that he was up for the challenge when he defeated Germany’s top boxer. Surprisingly, at a time when segregation and discrimination were prevalent, Joe Louis became a national hero for both black and white America.
Quotes from boxer Joe Louis.
Early 20th century boxer, Jack Johnson, was one of the few black men in history that created white anxiety about black equality. He was unafraid, his actions in and out of the ring were bold, and with the black public in his corner, he achieved his greatest accomplishment. He challenged racial views about equality when he beat a white boxer, and became the first black international heavyweight-boxing champion.
Quotes from boxer Jack Johnson.
Ted Radcliffe was more than just a pitcher, catcher, and manager; he was also a man who was part of setting a new direction in baseball history by helping to integrate semi-professional leagues.
Quotes from baseball player Hank Aaron.
Born prematurely and weighing only three pounds, Sidney Poitier’s chance for survival looked bleak. His father, certain that his son would not survive, obtained a shoebox in which he planned to bury him in. As fate would have it, Poitier survived. As an adult, he went on to become a leading actor who graced the screen with the portrayal of powerful black characters.
Quotes from actor and director Sidney Poitier.
Quotes from minister and church founder Richard Allen.
During the colonial times, the treatment of slaves was often different depending upon which colony they lived in. Slaves in southern colonies typically worked under harsh labor conditions, while slaves in the middle and New England colonies were fewer, had more freedom, and were often treated more humanely.
Quotations from one of the greatest boxers ever, Muhammad Ali.
In stark contrast to the treatment of pre-modern slaves, slaves in the Americas were not treated as servants, were enslaved based on race, suffered the deadly passage to the Americas, were not given educational opportunities, and endured harsh working conditions and inhumane treatment.
Quotes from talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
Born into poverty to a mother who worked as a washerwoman and a prostitute, it would seem that Louis Armstrong was destined to live a hard life. However, when Armstrong first picked up the cornet as a child, it was evident to those listening that he would defy the odds. Evolving from playing cornet to playing trumpet and singing, Armstrong established himself as an influential and great jazz musician.
Quotes from America's great jazz musician, Louis Armstrong.
Quotes from hair product inventor and self-made millionaire Madam C.J. Walker.
America’s first black woman millionaire, Madam C.J. Walker, made her fortune with the invention of hair care products specifically tailored to black women. This self-made millionaire also had a hand at revolutionizing the way black women styled their hair by combining the use of the hot comb with her hair care products.
Quotes from writer Alice Walker.
Booker T. Washington, founder of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, became one of the most controversial leaders of his time. At odds with W.E.B. Du Bois and other civil rights advocates, Washington was often called an accommodationist because he advocated self-help through economic means over civil and political rights.
Quotes from founder of the Tuskegee Institute, Booker T. Washington.
Quotes by Martin Luther King about justice, morality, and laws.
George Washington Carver Quotes
Quotes from scientist and inventor George Washington Carver.
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