Honoring Clara Day this #BlackHistoryMonth: A pioneering labor leader and civil rights activist who broke barriers in the trucking industry, tirelessly advocating for workers' rights and racial equality. Her legacy of empowerment lives on. #ClaraDay #LaborRights #CivilRights

Peter H. Clark: America’s first Black socialist and a fierce advocate for equality. From labor rights to abolition, he broke barriers in politics and education, proving that justice knows no color lines. #BlackHistory

Leontyne Price is an American spinto soprano who was the first African-American soprano to receive international acclaim. She was also the first African American to sing a leading role. #BlackHistoryMonth

#IsabelWilkerson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste, sheds light on America’s racial history and the hidden hierarchies shaping our society. Her work is a profound call to reckon with our past to build a more just future. #BlackHistoryMonth

Melnea Cass: a trailblazing civil rights leader who dedicated her life to fighting for equality and social justice in Boston. Her legacy as the 'First Lady of Roxbury' continues to inspire generations. #MelneaCass #CivilRights #BlackHistory

During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate trailblazers like #MeghanMarkle, who uses her platform to advocate for racial equality, mental health, and empowering women globally. A reminder that representation matters, and every voice counts.

#NannieHelenBurroughs was an influential educator, activist, and founder of the National Training School for Women and Girls. She championed Black women's education and civil rights, leaving a lasting legacy. #BlackHistory #WomenInEducation

#OlaudahEquiano was a formerly enslaved man whose powerful autobiography exposed the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. His voice helped fuel the abolitionist movement. #BlackHistory #Abolitionist

#DoraLeeJones was a dedicated labor organizer and civil rights activist, known for her work with the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. She fought for fair wages and better working conditions for garment workers. #LaborHistory #WomenInLabor #BlackHistoryMonth

Dorothy Bolden was a pioneering civil rights leader and founder of the National Domestic Workers Union. She fought for fair wages and improved working conditions for domestic workers, transforming the labor rights movement. #LaborHistory #CivilRights #BlackHistoryMonth

John Baxter Taylor was born in Washington, D.C. to former slaves. He later became the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal, achieving this historic feat in the 1908 London Games as part of the 4x400m relay team. #BlackHistory #Olympics

Hattie Canty was a fierce labor leader and president of the Las Vegas Culinary Workers Union. She fought tirelessly for workers' rights, leading successful strikes and improving conditions for hotel and casino employees. #LaborHistory #UnionStrong #BlackHistoryMonth

#GeorgeWashingtonCarver was a pioneering scientist and agricultural innovator who transformed farming with his work on crop rotation and over 300 uses for peanuts. Carver also enjoyed doing art. #BlackHistory #Sustainability #Innovation #STEM #Art

#LucyParsons was a former slave turned radical labor organizer and anarchist. A key figure in the labor movement and the Haymarket affair, she fought for workers', civil, and women's rights. #LaborHistory #BlackHistoryMonth

Ignore the Inauguration. 😔Join us on Monday, January 20, at 12 PM ET / 6 PM CET as we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 🎉 RSVP here: https://www.democratsabroad.org/bc_mlk_day_2025
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Happy New Year! Let's make this the best year we can!