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 African American Inventor As a distinguished African American inventor, Charles Richard Drew left an indelible mark in the annals of American medical history. His groundbreaking work in blood banking, in the midst of World War II no less, made him one of the most influential figures in the medical ...

Introduction In the symphony of voices that defined the Harlem Renaissance, Countee Cullen stood out as the refined, lyrical poet who brought classical grace to the vibrant spirit of Black cultural awakening. With formal technique, emotional depth, and powerful themes of race, identity, and love, C...

Claude McKay was a man of bold words and unwavering conviction. A Jamaican-born poet, novelist, and activist, he emerged as a literary star during the Harlem Renaissance and became one of the movement’s fiercest and most uncompromising voices. His poetry bristled with passion, dignity, and protest. ...

In the early days of the American abolitionist movement—before Frederick Douglass captured the nation's imagination with his life story, and before Harriet Tubman became the conductor of the Underground Railroad—there was Charles Lenox Remond. A powerful orator, unwavering activist, and lifelong fig...