Malcolm X
The name Booker T. Washington comes to mind. There have been many others.
Yes, Martin Luther King, Jr. was an advocate. He advocated for equal treatment under the law and tolerance for African-Americans.
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Marcus Garvey gravely encouraged African Americans to embrace their racial identity and take pride in their heritage. He advocated for economic independence and self-reliance through the establishment of businesses and community organizations. Garvey also promoted the idea of a return to Africa, emphasizing the importance of unity among people of African descent worldwide. His vision aimed to empower African Americans and instill a sense of dignity and purpose in their struggle for equality.
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Malcolm X
Malcolm X
The name Booker T. Washington comes to mind. There have been many others.
Marcus Garvey, a prominent figure during the Harlem Renaissance, advocated for African Americans to embrace their African heritage and cultural identity. He promoted the idea of Black nationalism and self-sufficiency, encouraging the establishment of businesses and institutions that supported the African American community. Garvey also emphasized the importance of repatriation to Africa, envisioning a united and empowered African diaspora. His vision aimed to instill pride and a sense of purpose among African Americans in the face of systemic racism and oppression.
All of the above. (Go Apex Kids;)
He believed in vocation education. He founded the Tuskegee Institute, in Alabama. It provided industrial training for African-Americans.
Langston Hughes celebrated the resilience, creativity, and beauty of African Americans. He believed in the strength and power of his community, and his poetry delved into the complexities of African American life, history, and culture. Hughes advocated for social justice and equality for African Americans through his work.
abolitionist allies, including those who had long advocated women's rights, divided over the movement's priorities. Many abolitionists initially advocated universal suffrage, for both African Americans and women.
He set an example for other African-Americans to start learning jazz.
Yes, Martin Luther King, Jr. was an advocate. He advocated for equal treatment under the law and tolerance for African-Americans.
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