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African-American leader

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AP US History

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An African-American leader refers to an individual who has emerged as a prominent figure within the African-American community and has played a significant role in advocating for the rights, equality, and advancement of African-Americans.

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Practice Questions (2)

Who was an African-American leader that championed economic self-reliance as a means to achieve racial equality during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
Which African-American leader believed that blacks could achieve equality over time through vocational education and economic self-reliance?

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