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Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was born around 1860, no one knows her actual birth date.Harriet Tubman had one kid his name was Gertie Davis.Her was nickname Minty moses.Harriet helped slaves to escape from slavery. She was died on March 10, 1913. -
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Black History Month
We are celebrating Black History Month at Mendez Fundamental. We are researching the African Americans that have made a difference to the United States. -
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Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was an american civil rights movement activist. She was born on February 4, 1913 to a Leona and James McCauley. When her parents got divorced she went to live on a farm with her grandparents. On December 21,1959 when Rosa Parks was coming home work, a white passenger approached her to give up her seat but Rosa wouldn’t budge. She was then later arrested shortly after. Rosa Parks was one of the many african americans to refuse to obey orders from the law. -
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Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo,Georgia.Jackie Robinson is an influence in all man kind to stand up for whats right and follow your dreams.Jackie Robinson died on October 24,1972 and his number 42 is an inspiration still today. -
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Malcolm X
Malcolm X born, Malcolm Little was born on May 19,1925 to Louise Norton and Earl Little. In 1946 he was arrested and convicted of burglary charges, Malcolm was sentenced to 10 years in prison. After being released of prison, Malcolm began to study the teachings of NOI leader Elijah Muhammad. The crowds and controversy surrounding Malcolm made him a media magnet. On February 21, 1965 Malcolm was shot 15 times, the 39 year old was pronounced dead leaving his wife and five children behind. -
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King jr. was born on january 15,1929 and died on April 4,1968. He lived on 501 auburn Ave. in Atlanta, Georgia.His parents are Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King.He was assassinated James Earl Ray,by a single rifle shot.He killed him because he didn't like that Mister King made the civil rights move ment. -
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Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29th, 1954. She is best known for her show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah is also known for her ability to solve personal problems. -
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Ruby Bridges
Ruby Nell Bridges Hall was an American activist, she was the first African American child to attend school reserved for whites only. She was born on September 8,1954 to Abon Bridges and Lucille Bridges. Bridges, now Ruby Bridges Hall now lives with her husband in New Orleans. -
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Jesse Owens
Ruby Nell Bridges Hall was an American activist, she was the first African American child to attend school reserved for whites only. She was born on September 8,1954 to Abon Bridges and Lucille Bridges. Bridges, now Ruby Bridges Hall now lives with her husband in New Orleans. -
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Mae Jemison
Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman to go to space. Mae Jemison was born on October 17,1956 and is 60 right now. She won the Elizabeth Blackwell Medal. She was able to go into orbit on the Space Shuttle Endeavour. -
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Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was born on August 29th, 1958, and died on June 25th, 2009. He was an extremely influential dancer and singer that greatly influenced modern dance and song. His most popular nickname was “The King Of Pop.” -
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Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama, born August 4,1961 is an was an American president who served as the 44th president of the United States of America and served from 2009 to 2017. He was the first ever African American to serve as president. Barack Obama also lived with his wife (Michelle Obama) and with his children, Sasha Obama and Malia Ann Obama. -
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Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama was born on January 17, 1964 in Chicago,Illanois.She served as 1st lady for eight years,as the wife of Barack Obama.She inspires girls all over the world to try everything and everything is possible.