8 People To Remember This Black History Month // Wednesday Whatevers

Hello everyone, I hope you’re having a lovely morning, afternoon, or evening! February is Black History Month, and I wanted to share with you some profound people in Black History that I learned about. I had never heard about most of these people, so I really wanted to share them.
As a white person, I have never experienced anything like this, but that’s just another reason I’m making this post. As a privileged someone who’s never experienced anything like what these people lived through, I want to make sure that I am aware of how hard they fought for freedom in the past and ensure that I never turn a blind eye to the racism that still persists today. And I want to share it all with others in hopes that they do the same. Now, I’ll be honest with you, I’m terrible at summarizing things. So, I just included a few links to websites where you can learn more about these amazing black historical figures.
With all that being said, if there is any way that you notice I can use my blog/platform to speak out, please let me know!
It is my utmost goal to spread more love and encouragement in this world.

1 || Richard Allen (1760 – 1831)

Bishop

Read about Richard Allen
www.biography.com
www.christianitytoday.com
www.britannica.com

2 || Maya Angelou (1928 – 2014)

Memoirist, Poet, Civil Rights Activist

Read about Maya Angelou:
www.mayaangelou.com
www.poetryfoundation.org
www.biography.com

3 || Arthur Ashe (1943 – 1993)

Tennis Player

Read about Arthur Ashe:
www.tennisfame.com
www.arthurashe.ucla.edu
www.biography.com

4 || Octavius V. Catto (1839 – 1871)

Educator, Intellectual, Civil Rights Activist

Read about Octavius V. Catto:
www.exhibits.library.villanova.edu
www.npg.si.edu
www.generalmeadesociety.org

5 || Bessie Coleman (1892 – 1926)

Civil Aviator

Read about Bessie Coleman:
www.womenshistory.org
www.pbs.org
www.biography.com

6 || Claudette Colvin (1939 – present)

Civil Rights Activist

Read about Claudette Colvin:
www.rosaparksbiography.org
www.npr.org
www.theguardian.com

7 || Rudolph Fisher (1897 – 1934)

Physician, Radiologist, Novelist, Short Story Writer, Musician, Dramatist, Orator

Read about Rudolph Fisher:
www.blackpast.org
www.news.brown.edu
www.keyreporter.org

8 || James Forten (1766 – 1842)

Abolitionist

Read about James Forten:
www.blackpast.org
www.theconstitutional.com
www.encyclopedia.com

There you go! I hope you found this post educational and/or helpful. If you know of any other ways I can help share Black History or speak out against racism, please let me know in the comments! I am trying more and more to use my voice to help others.
Who did you find the most fascinating person on this list?
Are there any other profound figures in Black History that you would like to share the story of?
I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day or night. Keep on inspiring others and giving yourself some love!