AFRICAN AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENTHistory for every day—and beyond.
May 5, 1969 · Photojournalism, Memory & Representation

One Photograph Held a Nation’s Grief

Moneta Sleet Jr. became the first Black man to win a Pulitzer Prize in journalism for his image of Coretta Scott King and Bernice at Dr. King’s funeral.

Then

Black achievement emerged within institutions that restricted access and recognition.

Now

The milestone expands how American excellence and leadership are understood.

Next

History becomes useful when remembrance helps widen opportunity.

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