February is Black History Month.
From the first slaves fighting for freedom to the modern day leaders rallying for change, Black people have positively and permanently changed the Badger state. Wisconsin’s history can’t be told without them.
This Black History Month, we’re sharing their stories– including some parts you probably don’t know.
1. Hank Aaron (1934-2021)
2. Corinda Rainey-Moore
3. Ezekiel Gillespie (1818-1892)
4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1947- Present)
5. Ali Muldrow
6. Vel Phillips (1924-2018)
7. James Cameron (1914-2006)
8. Donna Burkett & Manonia Evans
9. Melvin Gordon
10. Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965)
11. Ross Bagley
12. Prophet Blackmon (1921-2010)
13. Carson Gulley (1897-1962)
14. Porche Bennett-Bey
15. Velma Ritcherson (1927-2022)
16. Cindy Bentley
17. Alfred Gorham (1920-2009)
18. Robert Pierce
19. Al Jarreau (1940-2017)
20. BIPOC Allies (aka YOU!)
Ken Notes: A MUST read. I have a message into the author to see if I can create a PDF of this article for classroom use it is brilliant...
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