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Black American Biographies
There are 7 videos in this category and 184 videos in 45 subcategories.
Subcategories:
- Aaron, Hank
- Ali, Muhammad
- Anderson, Marian
- Angelou, Maya
- Armstrong, Louis
- Ashe, Arthur
- Attucks, Crispus
- Baker, Jospehine
- Baldwin, James
- Banneker, Benjamin
- Belafonte, Harry
- Bridges, Ruby
- Carmichael, Stokely
- Carver, George Washington
- Charles, Ray
- Chisholm, Shirley
- Coleman, Bessie
- Cullen, Countee
- Dandridge, Dorothy
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan
- Douglass, Frederick
- Drew, Charles R.
- DuBois, W.E.B.
- Dunham, Katherine
- Ellington, Duke
- Evers, Medgar
- Hamer, Fannie Lou
- Hansberry, Lorraine
- Hendricks, Audrey
- Jackson, Jesse
- Jordan, Barbara
- King, Martin Luther Jr.
- Garvey, Marcus
- Malcolm X
- McDaniel, Hattie
- Parks, Rosa
- Powell, Colin
- Randolph, A Philip
- Robinson, Jackie
- Truth, Sojourner
- Tubman, Harriet
- Walker, Madam CJ
- Washington, Booker T.
- Woods, Granville T.
- Young, Andrew
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Ages: 10 - 16
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It was Morgan's experience while driving along the streets of Cleveland that led to his invention of a traffic signal device.The first American-made automatic traffic light. (professional video)
May 14, 2010 at 09:56 AM
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Ages: 8 - 14
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Maggie Lena Walker was the the CEO of a fraternal beneficial society as well as the first woman to establish and head a chartered American bank.In a time when society sought to limit opportunities for
African-Americans through segregation and Jim C...row laws, Mrs. Walker
achieved remarkable success in business and philanthropy.
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May 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM
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Ages: 8 - 14
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Virginia was still reeling emotionally from the Civil War during
Maggie Walker's early years. As a result, policy and laws are enacted
are put in place to separate the races. This did not stop
African-Americans from creating opportunity for the...mselves.
Maggie Lena Walker was the the CEO of a fraternal beneficial society
as well as the first woman to establish and head a chartered American
bank. In a time when society sought to limit opportunities for
African-Americans through segregation and Jim Crow laws, Mrs. Walker achieved remarkable success in business and philanthropy. (03:54)
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May 21, 2010 at 11:02 AM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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This student-made mini-bio tells about the life and accomplishments of the scientist, Garret Augustus Morgan. This was a project for school in honor of black history month. Animations and music created by Zach Burkhart. (03:52)
January 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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In this biography for kids we pay honor to a woman who has revolutionized entertainment, with the, "Color Purple," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Selma," and more. Please take a moment to watch and share a positive role model in the African American comm...unity as we showcase Oprah Winfrey in this educational video for students. (03:53)
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March 7, 2015 at 10:56 AM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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(NOTE: The video may have a brief ad before it is shown.) Carter Godwin Woodson was the first African-American historian. Woodson founded Black History Month, and his work helped highlight the contribution made by blacks throughout history. (01:12)
July 20, 2011 at 07:56 PM
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Ages: 11 - 18
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This is a slideshow about Wilma Rudolph. The presentation covers the highlights of her life. These include her childhood illness to her participation in the Olympics as a runner. Her awards and honors are also included in the presentation. (04:08...)
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January 3, 2013 at 12:51 PM
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