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Josephine Baker: The Star Who Defied Racism and Became a Civil Rights Icon

Josephine Baker fled the racism of America to become an international star in France, but her fight for justice didn’t end there. She later used her celebrity to aid the Civil Rights Movement, proving that her impact was far greater than entertainment.

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African American Aviation Pioneers: The Soaring Legacies of Bessie Coleman & Eugene Jacques Bullard

Bessie Coleman and Eugene Jacques Bullard shattered racial barriers and defied impossible odds to take flight in a world that tried to keep them grounded. As the first African and Native American woman pilot and the first African American male pilot, respectively, their legacies continue to inspire generations of aviators and dreamers alike.