Frederick Douglass He was a former slave and eminent human rights leader in the abolition movement, he was also the first black citizen to hold a high U.S. government rank.
James Forten
Forten was first a foreman and then owner of a very successful sail loft business. People estimated today, that he made well over $100,000 from his business. He also was a fierce patriot for the United States. During the War of 1812, he helped recruit 2,500 African-Americans to help guard the city of Philadelphia against attacks when threatened by the British.