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By Jessica McElrath, About.com Guide to African-American History since 2000

T. Thomas Fortune

Monday March 16, 2009
T. Thomas Fortune, a prominent 19th century journalist and editor, was ahead of his time. Not only was he the first to advocate the use of the term Afro-American, but he also realized the importance of achieving civil rights through the creation of organizations.

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