Many African American men and women have been characterized as a group of important individuals who help illustrate the importance of the black community. They illustrated their views and optimistic aspects in various ways, contributing to the rebuilding of African Americans with desire and integrity. Although numerous allegations may have been made against many of these individuals, the opportunistic actions of Crystal Bird Fauset, Jacob Lawrence, and Mary Lucinda Dawson reflect their demonstration of betterment not only of themselves, but also of their ancestors . Throughout their wonderful journeys, they intend to fill economic, political and social conditions with dignity and dedication while witnessing the rise of African-Americans. The purpose of this research paper is to demonstrate the lives of a select group of African Americans and their attributions to the black community. Born in Princess Anne, Maryland on June 27, 1894, Crystal Bird Fauset was born to the late Benjamin Oliver Bird. and Portia E. (Lovett) Bird (“The Black Past: Remembered and Recovered”). She was orphaned and raised in Boston by her maternal aunt, Lucy Groves, where she attended public schools and excelled as an exceptional student despite the tragic deaths of her parents at an early age ("World Black History "). Later in life, she studied at Teachers College, Columbia University in the late 1920s and graduated in 1931 ("The Black Past: Recalled and Recovered"). Crystal spent the majority of her time expanding her experiences living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania economically, politically, and socially ("The Black Past: Remembered and Recovered"). Fauset helped found the famous Swarthmore College Insti...... middle of paper ......o performs commonly with the Metropolitan Opera with Demareus Cooper and Neal Huguley. Despite the controversy, Mary Lucinda Cardwell Dawson was a leader in the campaign to promote the participation and appreciation of African Americans in opera. Against colossal financial problems and racism, Dawson built a legacy that lives on (through**) his students. At the age of 60, Mary Lucinda Cardwell Dawson died in Washington, DC following a fetal heart attack. In recognition of its achievements to the black community, the National Negro Opera Company's home on Frankstown Avenue in Pittsburgh is currently being modernized as a historic site. Mary Lucinda Cardwell Dawson overcame critics through her cultural, social and economic experiences by installing her own ideas, styles and genres to shape her vision of an impartial nation..