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Walter Hubbard Jr. (1924-2007)

Seattle-based civil rights activist, labor leader, and lay Catholic leader Walter Hubbard envisioned a church and world without racism and worked his entire life to achieve that vision.  Hubbard was born in New Orleans in 1924.  He received little formal education but acquired extensive knowledge … Read MoreWalter Hubbard Jr. (1924-2007)

Posted on July 3, 2007July 27, 2019by contributed by: Mary Henry
African American History: African American History: People

Patrick Healy (1834-1910)

Patrick Healy was one of the successful Healy siblings of the early 19th century who openly acknowledged being of part African or black ancestry. Known as the first American of acknowledged African descent to earn a doctorate, Patrick Healy was also the first African American … Read MorePatrick Healy (1834-1910)

Posted on March 3, 2007February 7, 2020by contributed by: Allison Espiritu
African American History: African American History: People

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