In order to effect change within society, it was necessary to be a part of the Government that could make that change happen. These are the heroes who became part of the Government and part of the solution.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell was the most significant Black political figure of his time
Bass Reeves
Bass Reeves is a legend of the west, one of the first Black lawmen in the region
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. was the first Black United States of America Air Force General
Doris Miller
Doris Miller is the Black cook who became a hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor
Matthew Henson
Mathew Henson was the co-discoverer of the North Pole along with Admiral Perry
Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall was the first Black Justice of the United States Supreme Court
William Hastie
William Hastie had a distinguished career as a politician, educator and jurist
