Politics...but make it Black
This caucus includes dozens of Black lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate working on legislative policy, equity, and community outreach.
What is the Congressional Black Caucus?
This prolific Black activist was an African American revolutionary, civil rights activist, and Muslim minister who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in February of 1965.
Who is Malcolm X?
This person is an American lawyer who served as the 82nd United States attorney general from 2009 to 2015. They were also the first Black U.S. attorney general.
Who is Eric Holder?
This professional boxer's activism was informed by witnessing racial violence during his upbringing in Louisville, Kentucky. He consistently challenged white supremacy, racism, segregation and U.S. hegemony.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This person served as mayor of San Francisco from 1996 to 2004, the first African American to hold the office.
Who is Willie Brown?
Abolitionist John Brown led an armed raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry in Virginia from October 16 to 18, 1859, with hopes of catalyzing a slave revolt during this famous raid?
What is Harpers Ferry Raid?
This Black Panther was wanted by the FBI because she escaped from a New Jersey prison while serving a life sentence for the 1973 murder of a state trooper. Fun fact: she was also Tupac Shakur' godmother.
Who is Assata Shakur?
Then-California Governor Ronald Reagan famously vowed that this activist would never be allowed to teach in the University of California system due to her political affiliations, though she later won a legal battle to continue teaching.
Who is Angela Davis?