1) Numerous African Americans have risen from slavery to become prominent members of American society, excelling in the arts, activism, politics, sports, entertainment, business and religion. Describe your choice of a notable African American from 1619 to the present in any one of these identified areas (for example, Lucy Terry Prince). Complete short biographical sketch of the figure highlighting the life, struggles and achievements of the selected individual. Discuss how the individual contributed in effecting change in the unfolding of African-American history.

Compose a biographical sketch in which you:

Examine the life, struggles, and achievements of a notable figure in African-American history.

Explain the contributions of the figure and how they may have improved the plight of African Americans.

2. Examine at least three examples of the essential manner in which women pushed the agenda of the Civil Rights Movement forward. Determine the significance of the role that women played in the planning and execution of the movement's goals. Provide a rationale for your response.

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