Frederick Douglass – Activist and Author (1889 – 1895)   In his journey from captive slave to internationally renowned activist, Frederick Douglass has been a source of inspiration and hope for millions. His brilliant words and brave actions continue to shape the ways that we think about race, democracy,...

Harriet Tubman – American Abolitionist (1822 – 1913) Born into slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1822, Tubman was named Araminta by her enslaved parents, Ben and Rit Ross. Nearly killed at the age of 13 by a blow to her head, "Minty" recovered and grew strong...

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Ida B Wells – American Journalist (1862 – 1931)   Ida B. Wells is an African American civil rights advocate, journalist, and feminist. She is an American Hero.  Wells was born enslaved in Holly Springs, Mississippi in 1862. She was the oldest daughter of James and Lizzie...

George Washington Carver – Agricultural Scientist and Inventor (1864 – 1943)   An American agricultural scientist and inventor who promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion. He was the most prominent black scientist of the early 20th century. While a professor at Tuskegee Institute, Carver developed techniques to improve...