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Martin Robison Delany (May 6, 1812 – January 24, 1885) was an American abolitionist, journalist, physician, military officer and writer who was arguably the first proponent of black nationalism. [1] [2] Delany is credited with the Pan-African slogan of "Africa for Africans." [3] .
Martin Delany (born May 6, 1812, Charles Town, Virginia, U.S.—died January 24, 1885, Xenia, Ohio) was an African American abolitionist, physician, and editor in the pre-Civil War period; his espousal of black nationalism and racial pride anticipated expressions of such views a century later.
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Martin Delaney (born June 1982) is an English actor and filmmaker. He has appeared in films such as Zero Dark Thirty, Judas Ghost, and Amar Akbar & Tony.
Mar 3, 2007 · Learn about the life and achievements of Martin Robison Delany, an African American leader who fought for emancipation, civil rights, and African American sovereignty. He was the first black field officer in the U.S. Army and a prominent advocate of black pride and emigration.
Apr 2, 2014 · Abolitionist Martin Robison Delany was both a physician and newspaper editor and became one of the most influential and successful anti-slavery activists of the 19th century.
Jan 22, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Martin Delany, the first Black field officer in the U.S. Army, appointed by Abraham Lincoln. Discover his achievements as an author, explorer, physician, and advocate for African-American rights and independence.
Martin Delany – Abolitionist and practitioner of Armed Self-Defense. In Pittsburgh, Delany became active in the abolitionist movement. He was the leader of the Vigilance Committee. Like the Underground railroad, the Vigilance Committee helped relocate escaped slaves. Delany also was a founder of the Young Men’s Literary and Moral Reform Society.
