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(Lawyer) Henry Sylvester Williams was a Trinidadian lawyer, activist, councillor, and writer who founded the African Association in 1897 to advocate for individuals of African descent in British colonies. He organized the First Pan-African Conference in 1900, with the goal of addressing issues affecting people of African descent globally. Williams made history in 1903 by becoming the first black man to be called to the bar in the Cape Colony in Southern Africa, showcasing his dedication to legal advocacy and representation for marginalized communities.
