Mildred Pitts Walter
American author and educator, renowned for her children’s books and young adult novels that often explore themes of racial identity and social justice.
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Rachel B Noel
American activist for education and civil rights
Helen Appo Cook
Distinguished African American activist and leader, known for her significant contributions to civil rights and women’s suffrage movements.
Septima Poinsette Clark
American educator and civil rights activist
Ruth First
Born: 4 May 1925, South Africa Died: 17 August 1982 Country most active: South Africa Also known as: Heloise Ruth First South African anti-apartheid activist, scholar and journalist Ruth First […]
Una Marson
Pioneering Jamaican feminist, activist, and writer.
Miriam Makeba
Renowned South African singer and civil rights activist.
Dr Melba Pattillo Beals
American journalist and activist, renowned for her role as a member of the Little Rock Nine.
Modjeska Monteith Simkins
Influential civil rights activist and public health advocate
Lauretta Ngcobo
South African writer, educator, and political activist