Secretary of State to renowned entertainers Ossie Davis (1917–2005) and Ruby Dee, Bill Cosby and Spike Lee, Sidney Poitier and Denzel Washington to the respective former U.
Exemplary achievement from African Americans runs the gamut of tennis sensations Venus and Serena Williams, former U. King’s “beloved communities” and Black empowerment, in general.Īmerican history is created from diverse individuals and cultures altogether. Representative John Lewis (GA), and countless others, personify purpose, unity and resourcefulness to accelerate Dr. Although never elected by a majority, Rev. legislators, Carol Moseley-Braun (IL), Edward Brooke (MA), Andrew Young (GA), Barbara Jordan (TX) (1936– 1996), and others, have served admirably and honorably. Furthermore, elected officials and government leaders come from voting. James Reeb (1927–1965), for example-who forfeited life and risked limb 40 years ago for others to live freer and to reach eventual “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Four decades later, voting is the fundamental equalizer to afford opportunities in becoming the employer as opposed to remaining a rank-and-file employee. Lest we forget the brave and courageous-Jimmie Lee Jackson (1938–1965), Viola Luizzo (1925–1965), Amelia Boynton (1911–1965) and Rev. However, “moral obligation” denotes a people’s determination and remembrance of sacrifices made to ultimately be heard and included in democratic processes which affects every aspect of life. “Sacred right” indicates an American’s civic duty and responsibility as mentioned in the U. Johnson, constitutes the “sacred right and moral obligation” creed. The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed into law by President Lyndon B. “His guidance and influence imparted a sense of courage, conviction and activism to those he mentored.” It is no coincidence that Black Americans’ progress derives and is enveloped around the social advancement that is voting rights. mentoring youth, business and community leaders locally, nationally and globally to maintain leadership through the three ⬘Bs’: the ballot, the buck and the book,” states Thomas Dortch, Jr., immediate past national chairman of the board of directors, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Mayor Jackson became the “spark plug and backbone of a revolutionary movement that advanced African Americans politically and economically. South,” Jackson served three terms, and led his city and the region to new heights while observers watched in awe as he instituted principles of affirmative action, and thereby dismantled oppressive economic policies that generally excluded local Black business owners. Whether as representatives of municipal or national government, business, education or religion, the African American diaspora embodies an overall American spirit encompassing continual elevation of Black leadership propelled by the South’s Civil Rights Movement, and proceeds in the New Millennium with the assistance of “gatekeepers” of past hard-fought successes that rendered historic federal legislation, and inspires the young to “bring up the rear” to further champion human rights which enhances society. (1938–2003), among others-who have blazed the decades-long trail toward Black Americans’ sustenance, economic and political empowerment and positive growth for future generations.
Who’s Who Among African Americans details one’s determination, perseverance and fervent desire to succeed, and the historic individuals-Booker T. Hewitt Former Librarian Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Jessie Carney Smith University Librarian Fisk Universityįoreword.
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