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Fannie Barrier Williams , Williams, Fannie Barrier 1855–1944
Social reformer
Fannie Barrier Williams was a prominent and respected leader in the battle for equal rights for Af… John A. Williams , Williams, John A. 1925–
Novelist and educator
Many African-American writers have addressed the theme of white racism in America and the ongoing strug… African American Studies , AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES, a field of academic and intellectual endeavors—variously labeled Africana Studies, Afro-American Studies, Black Studies, Pa… Henry Sylvester Williams , Williams, Henry Sylvester
Williams, Henry Sylvester
March 26, 1911
Henry Sylvester Williams was one of the ambitious, confident, outspoken, and polit… Larisa Latynina , 1934-
Soviet gymmast
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Sociologist
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