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Notable Maryland African-Americans

Robert Curbeam, a former NASA astronaut, was the first African-American to visit the International Space Station. He also set the record for the most spacewalks in a single mission.

Robert Curbeam, a former NASA astronaut, was the first African-American to visit the International Space Station. He also set the record for the most spacewalks in a single mission.

  (Paul Kizzle / Associated Press)

Baltimore Sun

Celebrate Black History Month by browsing pictures of notable Maryland African-Americans.

Matthew A. Henson

Matthew A. Henson was a co-discoverer of the North Pole in 1909.  (File Photo / Baltimore Sun)

Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday, nicknamed “Lady Day,” was considered by many to be the greatest of all jazz singers.  (handout / Baltimore Sun)

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