Government | Great Black Heroes

GOVERNMENT

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. - Great Black Heroes — Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell was the most significant Black political figure of his time
January 16, 2014/by Gaius Chamberlain

Bass Reeves — Bass Reeves
Bass Reeves is a legend of the west, one of the first Black lawmen in the region
January 3, 2013/by Gaius Chamberlain

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. and Edward Gleed - Great Black Heroes — Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. was the first Black United States of America Air Force General
January 25, 2012/by Gaius Chamberlain

dorismiller-chesternimitz03 — Doris Miller
Doris Miller is the Black cook who became a hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor
January 25, 2012/by Gaius Chamberlain

Matthew Henson - greatblackheroes.com — Matthew Henson
Mathew Henson was the co-discoverer of the North Pole along with Admiral Perry
January 18, 2015/by Gaius Chamberlain

thurgoodmarshall02 — Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall was the first Black Justice of the United States Supreme Court
January 10, 2012/by Gaius Chamberlain

williamhastie02 — William Hastie
William Hastie had a distinguished career as a politician, educator and jurist
January 8, 2012/by Gaius Chamberlain