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Theodore Joseph "Ted" Davenport Sr
Ted was the backbone of a large and thriving family, working hard his entire life to give his children a better future
Read MoreProfessor "Fess" Strickland
She wasn’t just Professor in name. She was a teacher, a guide, a leader, and a protector… the Mayor of Birch Street.
Read MoreFrank Alexander
From Mississippi farm boy to Chicago machinist, Frank Alexander carved out a life of dignity and purpose, raising 13 children while navigating segregation, war, and the rise of Black homeownership. His journey from cotton fields to urban property ownership embodies the triumph of perseverance across generations.
Read MoreAmanda Goolsby
Born enslaved and buried free, Amanda Wilkerson Davenport outlived slavery, Reconstruction, and the loss of ten children to become the matriarch of a liberated lineage
Read MoreDinah Hawkins
Dinah Hawkins was born into bondage in 1861 and rose to become a symbol of resilience and generational strength. From her childhood in the cotton fields of postwar Georgia to her later years as a matriarch in Michigan, Dinah endured the brutality of slavery.
Read MoreMercer Davenport
Despite these hardships, Mercer's legacy of resilience and dedication to his family's education and well-being continued to shape the lives of his descendants. His life journey, from the fields of Georgia to the bustling streets of Chicago, reflected the broader experiences of African Americans during the Great Migration.
Read MoreBernice Alexander
From Chicago’s South Side to the Michigan State Capitol, she rose from drugstore clerk to civil rights trailblazer—shattering racial barriers, raising twelve children, and becoming the first Equal Employment Opportunity Officer in the state. A true matriarch of justice and resilience.
Read MoreJames Samuel King
Owning land during this period was a monumental achievement for an African American man, particularly in the deeply segregated South… the soil on which he had once toiled as a slave now became a place of refuge and promise for his family.
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