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John Lewis

John Lewis, in full John Robert Lewis, (born February 21, 1940, near Troy, Alabama, U.S.—died July 17, 2020, Atlanta, Georgia), American civil rights leader and politician best known for his chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)...

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Rami Al-Kabra · @rami
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One of my heroes
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RT @CAIRNational
This , we're highlighting Black Muslim historical figures who, through their contributions, work, activism and scholarship, exemplified . Today's figure is Malcolm X. 1/6
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Sidney Poitier
Born February 20, 1927, Sidney Poitier's pioneering career has had a tremendous impact on American culture. In the early '50s, he was the top and virtually sole African-American film star—the first black actor to become a hero to both black and white audiences.

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From @multiplier_team RT by @MassClimate: We cannot recognize without recognizing .

This , we recognize the of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha “Pay it No Mind” Johnson (1945-1992) was a Black trans woman who was a force behind the Stonewall Riots and surrounding activism that sparked a new phase of the LGBTQ+ movement in 1969.

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UNC Press · @uncpress
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In celebration of we're publishing themed reading lists throughout the month. The theme of our latest list is in line with the 2023 theme for by ASALH

Browse the Black Resistance reading list ⤵️

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Maggie · @Maggie
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My DAY 6:

This yr. theme is & IMO, the epitome of this is Nelson Mandela.
Although he was imprisoned for 27 yrs for fighting for , he refused to give up the struggle or give in to hate. He was fighting against , but he was also fighting for & a better world, in which ppl. of all race & colour could live together in

#africa #history #southafrica #blackfediverse #protest #blackhistory #blackdispora #blacktwitter #blackmastodon #peace #equality #apartheid #freedom #blackresistance #blackhistorymonth

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JournoGeek · @professorkim
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The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has published the , a resource for secondary school educators since 1937 when it was cofounded by Dr. Woodson and Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Check out the special digital cover for the 85th anniversary edition with the 2023 BHM theme asalh.org/document/the-black-h

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Global Black Caucus · @GBC
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Rosa Parks
"the mother of the civil rights movement," Rosa Parks invigorated the struggle for racial equality when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama. Parks' arrest on Dec. 1, 1955 launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott by 17,000 black citizens.

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Fannie Lou Hamer was an American voting and women's rights activist, community organizer, and leader in the civil rights movement.

The forced sterilization was one of the moments that set Hamer on the path to the forefront of the Mississippi Civil Rights movement.
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Schnatterick · @schnatterick
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Habt ihr Vorschläge für Filme die zum Thema & 2023 passen, eine neue Perspektive aufzeigen oder Aufmerksamkeit auf blind Spots lenkt?

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Loudoun4All · @Loudoun4All
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It’s February 1st which marks the first day of .
This month we honor the achievements of Black Americans and their role in our history.
The theme of 2023 is
Check out our account as we share more great information throughout the month. … See more

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Global Black Caucus · @GBC
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We hope you will join us in posting a black picture for 24hrs with the following suggested text and yes, please encourage your families, friends, brothers, sisters & allies to follow your lead:

#bhm #blackhistorymonth #blackresistance #votingrights #inequalityisreal #lookup #blackvotesmatter #blacklivesmatter #demsabroad #globalblackcaucus #votefromabroad #reparations

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