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Timeline of Affirmative Action Milestones This article chronologically outlines court cases concerning affirmative action in the United...		Judith Jamison Learn more about the life of American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison.
Death of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Proclamation This is Lyndon B. Johnson's proclamation after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Use...		James Baldwin A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.
Harry Truman's Executive Order: 9981 Read Truman's Executive order, which ended segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.		James Meredith Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the...
Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Compromise Speech The full text of Booker T. Washington's speech about civil rights.		Paul Robeson A brief biography about Paul Robeson.
Abraham Lincoln's House Divided Speech The full text of Lincoln's speech denouncing the United States' division over slavery.		Colin Powell A brief article about Colin Powell.
Marian Wright Edelman Learn more about Marian Wright Edelman, social activist and founder of the Children's Defense...		Toni Morrison Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.
Gordon Parks A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.		Andrew Young A brief article about Andrew Young.
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