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Renowned Poet & Author Fact: One of the first Black poets to gain fame. |
Won freedom through court in Massachusetts. Fact: Her case helped end slavery in the state. |
Lawyer, Writer, and Gender Rights Activist Fact: Coined the term "Jane Crow" for discrimination. |
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Explorer; first to reach the North Pole Fact: His contribution was overlooked for years due to racism. |
The "Rens" Basketball Team Fact: First Black-owned, all-Black pro basketball team. |
First Black Female Surgeon in Southeast U.S. Fact: Served in the TN House of Representatives. |