Mildred Europa Taylor Feb 12, 2018 at 05:45am
February 12, 2018 at 05:45 am | History
During the civil rights movement in the 20th century, anyone who stood up for the rights of African Americans became a possible target for assassination. White supremacists were usually behind these assassinations backed by racist authorities and the police. As we celebrate Black History Month, here are some of the activists who served as martyrs for the freedom of black people in Africa and beyond.
Did you know Ethiopia’s Emperor Menelik II was the first African to drive a car in 1907?
Ever knew Halle Berry was Miss Ohio, Miss USA runner-up and first Black USA Miss World entrant?
The bravery of Anton Fransch who singlehandedly fought apartheid police in 7-hour gun battle
William Marshall, favorite action hero and leading star in first major black horror films
‘Instead of bashing me, thank me’ – Teen who filmed George Floyd’s death hits out at critics
‘I don’t care’ – Another video of police pinning black man to death released
Atlanta cop who beat 15-year-old black boy till he went unconscious gets 20-year sentence
Outrage in Brazil as police kills 14-year-old boy leaving over 70 bullet marks
His body was exhumed twice for a third autopsy, Kendrick Johnson the black teen who was found dead in a gym still cries for justice from his grave
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