Edward Blyden

Edward Wilmot Blyden (3 August 1832 – 7 February 1912) was an Americo-Liberian educator, writer, diplomat, and politician primarily in Liberia. He also taught for five years in Sierra Leone, and his writings were influential in both countries.  From 1855-1856, Blyden edited the Liberia Herald and wrote the column, "A Voice From Bleeding Africa". 

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Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm (November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician, educator, and author. She was a Congresswoman, representing New York's 12th Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1968, she became the first African American woman elected to Congress.

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James Johnson

James Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938) was an American author, politician, diplomat, critic, journalist, poet, anthologist, educator, lawyer, songwriter, and early civil rights activist. James Johnson was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Johnson started the first black newspaper in the United States, The Daily American.

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Madame Wellington Koo

 

Madame Wellington Koo (née Hui-lan Oei) (1899-1992), Daughter of Oei Tiong Ham; wife of Chinese diplomat and politician Vi Kyuin Wellington Koo

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