BHMP Marc, Carlos, and Sebastian by MARC PALOMO

Major Taylor 1878-1932

mpalomo0010 — 2025-02-20 19:04:35 UTC

Taylor, a professional cyclist who grew up in a wealthy white family in Indianapolis, Indiana, was introduced to cycling at a young age when he received his first bike in 1892. He gained early fame by performing bicycle stunts outside the bicycle shop where he worked, showcasing his talent and determination. Despite facing racism and the challenges of the Jim Crow restrictions, Taylor broke barriers and paved the way for future African American athletes in sports.

Bayard Rustin 1912-1987

caguayo0031 — 2025-02-20 19:14:20 UTC

He was an important Civil Rights activist in the twentieth century. He was born in 1912 and was raised by his maternal grandparents in Pennsylvania and died in 1987. He was a key part in setting up the March for freedom and jobs for minorities and was also associated with the "I have a dream" speech.

Willie O'Ree 1935-Present Day

mpalomo0010 — 2025-02-21 04:39:11 UTC

O'Ree was born in Fredericton, Canada where he was the youngest of 9 children. He learned how to skate at the age of three, where he fell in love with Canada's national sport, hockey. He entered his first hockey league at age five, starting something that will continue on until he was an adult. On January 18th, 1958, O'Ree was the first African American to play in an NHL game. His movements opened the door for younger kids of all races to play hockey.

George Washington Carver 1864-1943

mpalomo0010 — 2025-02-21 04:42:33 UTC

Carver was an influential African American agricultural scientist and inventor in the early 20th century, known for his groundbreaking work in promoting sustainable farming practices. He developed innovative methods for soil health and conservation, significantly impacting agricultural productivity. Notably, Carver discovered an astounding 325 uses for peanuts, 108 applications for sweet potatoes, and 75 products derived from pecans, showcasing his creativity and dedication to improving agriculture.

W.E.B. Du Bois 1868-1963

mpalomo0010 — 2025-02-21 04:50:25 UTC

Du Bois was the first African American to earn a PhD from Harvard University, breaking significant barriers in the pursuit of higher education for African Americans. He actively championed the importance of quality education, encouraging others to seek opportunities at prestigious institutions instead of settling for segregated, all-black schools. Additionally, as a co-founder of the NAACP, Du Bois played a crucial role in the fight against structural racism and worked toward civil rights and social justice for African Americans.

Barbara Jordan 1936-1996

caguayo0031 — 2025-02-21 18:02:25 UTC

Barbara Jordan was a lawyer,politician, and educator who was born and raised in Texas. She was the first African American woman ever to come from the south and become a congresswoman and also a Texas senate. She also used her speaking and debating skills to help with the civil rights movements.

Howard Thurman 1899-1981

caguayo0031 — 2025-02-25 05:27:33 UTC

Howard Thurman was an author and philosopher who was born in 1899 and died in 1981. During the civil rights movement he was a mentor and advocate for no violence. He also confounded a church in San Francisco where all people could go to no matter their race.

Jesse Owens 1913-1980

caguayo0031 — 2025-02-25 16:43:08 UTC

Jesse Owens was an American track-and-field athlete who was born in 1913 and died in 1980. In 1936 he became the first athlete to win 4 gold medals in the Olympics. He was an inspiration to show that even if something has never been done before you can still achieve it.

Max Robinson 1939-1988

scervant0097 — 2025-02-25 16:49:17 UTC

Max Robinson was born in 1939 and died in 1988. Max Robinson was most recognized as a prominent American broadcast Journalist. Max Robinson was the first ever African American man to anchor a nightly network newscast.

National Association of African-American in Human Resources 1998-Present day

caguayo0031 — 2025-02-25 16:53:50 UTC

National Association of African-American in Human Resources is an organization that gives Black and African American people a chance for career opportunities. They also give out education and mentorship to help African American people who are struggling.

Matthew Henson 1866-1955

scervant0097 — 2025-02-25 18:37:11 UTC

Mathew Henson was born Aug 8 1866, and died 1955 March 9. He was an African American explorer who co-discovered the North Pole in the year 1909. Matthew Henson was the first ever African American man to reach the Arctic. This set a milestone for all other explorers and athletes.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 1909-Present day

mpalomo0010 — 2025-02-25 18:46:44 UTC

The NAACP was a organization founded by W. E. B Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, Mary White Ovington, Henry Muskowitz, and many more. This organization focuses on justice for black people and they mainly to end racism.

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caguayo0031 — 2025-02-25 18:51:22 UTC

Alvin Ailey 1931-1989

scervant0097 — 2025-02-26 18:58:50 UTC

Alvin Ailey was a renowned choreographer and dancer who founded the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. Alvin Ailey's work transformed modern dance and African American participation in the form of art. This inspired other people not only black people but males also to show that males can dance also and not just females.

Dorothy Height 1912-2010

scervant0097 — 2025-02-26 19:11:26 UTC

Dorothy height was the first leader in the civil rights moment to recognize inequality for women and African Americans. Dorothy Height was president of the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years. This showed the world that all people including women and African American people should be treated equally and there should be no racism or sexism.

Movement of Black Lives 2013-Present Day

scervant0097 — 2025-02-26 19:58:41 UTC

BLM is a decentralized political and social movement that aims to highlight racism, discrimination, and racial inequality experienced by black people and to promote anti-racism. This hows that Black Lives are just the same as latino or white people lives and that they can do anything we can do.