Delany

[ duh-ley-nee ]

noun

1. Martin Robinson, 1812–85, U.S. physician, army officer, and political reformer: leader of the Black Nationalist movement.

Example Sentences

Easton was followed by other Black abolitionists, such as Martin Delany, who criticized future president Zachary Taylor and his supporters in a letter to Frederick Douglass.

From Salon

As Delany put it, “The extent to which the American people carry this glorification of military crusaders is beyond a parallel. ... The extent to which this homage is carried ceases to be respectful since it is neither kind nor complimentary, but like the homage of the serf to the noble or the vassal to his lord, it is ludicrous.”

From Salon

Gareth Delany top-scored for the Irish with an enterprising 14-ball 26 while the near-unplayable Jasprit Bumrah collected a miserly 2-6.

From BBC

Willoughby was followed by Zoe Claessens of Switzerland and U.S. teammate Delany Vaughn, who also will be nominated for the American team that will head to the Paris Olympics by finishing on the world championship podium.

From Seattle Times

The Delany Room, an open-concept meeting room added to the library in the 1970s, is one of Dayton’s most treasured free resources.

From Seattle Times