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A. J. Ofodile
Anselm Aniagboso Ofodile, Jr. (born October 9, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Baltimore Ravens, originally drafted by ...
Anselm Aniagboso Ofodile, Jr. (born October 9, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Baltimore Ravens, originally drafted by ...
Aaron Kyle
Aaron Douglas Kyle (born April 6, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former American Football cornerback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos.
Aaron Douglas Kyle (born April 6, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former American Football cornerback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos.
Al McKibbon
Al McKibbon (January 1, 1919 – July 29, 2005) was an American jazz double bassist, known for his work in bop, hard bop, and Latin jazz.
Al McKibbon (January 1, 1919 – July 29, 2005) was an American jazz double bassist, known for his work in bop, hard bop, and Latin jazz.
Alice Coltrane
Alice Coltrane, née McLeod was an American jazz pianist, organist, harpist, and composer.
Alice Coltrane, née McLeod was an American jazz pianist, organist, harpist, and composer.
Billy Mitchell (jazz musician)
Billy Mitchell (b. Kansas City, Missouri, November 3, 1926; d. Rockville Centre, NY, April 18, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist best known for his work with Woody Herman when he repl...
Billy Mitchell (b. Kansas City, Missouri, November 3, 1926; d. Rockville Centre, NY, April 18, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist best known for his work with Woody Herman when he repl...
Bob Dozier
Robert "Bob" Dozier is a 1993 inductee to the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame; he was a highly successful educator and football coach at Detroit's Mackenzie High S...
Robert "Bob" Dozier is a 1993 inductee to the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame; he was a highly successful educator and football coach at Detroit's Mackenzie High S...
Carol Wald
Carol S. Wald (January 21, 1935 - September 8, 2000) was an American artist who was also widely known for her talents as an illustrator.
Carol S. Wald (January 21, 1935 - September 8, 2000) was an American artist who was also widely known for her talents as an illustrator.
Carole Gist
Carole Anne-Marie Gist (born May 8, 1969) was the first African American woman to win the Miss USA title.
Carole Anne-Marie Gist (born May 8, 1969) was the first African American woman to win the Miss USA title.
Charles Gilchrist Adams
Charles Gilchrist Adams (born December 13, 1936, Detroit, Michigan) became the first Nickerson Professor of the Practice of Ethics and Ministry at Harvard Divinity School in 2007.
Charles Gilchrist Adams (born December 13, 1936, Detroit, Michigan) became the first Nickerson Professor of the Practice of Ethics and Ministry at Harvard Divinity School in 2007.
Charles Wysocki (artist)
Charles M. Wysocki, Jr. (November 16, 1928–July 29, 2002) was an American painter, whose works depict a stylized version of American life of yesteryear.
Charles M. Wysocki, Jr. (November 16, 1928–July 29, 2002) was an American painter, whose works depict a stylized version of American life of yesteryear.
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Chris Douglas-Roberts, also known as CDR (born January 8, 1987 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American basketball player who plays for Virtus Bologna.
Chris Douglas-Roberts, also known as CDR (born January 8, 1987 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American basketball player who plays for Virtus Bologna.
Christine Beatty
Christine Rowland Beatty served as the Chief of Staff from 2002 to 2008 to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Christine Rowland Beatty served as the Chief of Staff from 2002 to 2008 to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Clarence Williams (running back born 1977)
Clarence Williams (born May 16, 1977) is a former professional American football running back who played for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.
Clarence Williams (born May 16, 1977) is a former professional American football running back who played for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.
Cora Brown
Cora Mea Brown (born April 19, 1914 – December 17, 1972), was the first African-American woman elected to a United States state senate, winning a seat in the Michigan State Senate in 1952.
Cora Mea Brown (born April 19, 1914 – December 17, 1972), was the first African-American woman elected to a United States state senate, winning a seat in the Michigan State Senate in 1952.
Cornelius Smith Jr.
Cornelius Smith, Jr. is an actor best known for his portrayal of Frankie Hubbard on the ABC daytime drama All My Children since December 2007.
Cornelius Smith, Jr. is an actor best known for his portrayal of Frankie Hubbard on the ABC daytime drama All My Children since December 2007.
Curtis Greer
Curtis Greer (born November 10, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round (6th overall) of the 1...
Curtis Greer (born November 10, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round (6th overall) of the 1...
Daniel Okrent
Daniel Okrent is an American writer and editor.
Daniel Okrent is an American writer and editor.
Darris McCord
Darris McCord (born January 4, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former American football Defensive End for the Detroit Lions (1955–1967).
Darris McCord (born January 4, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former American football Defensive End for the Detroit Lions (1955–1967).
David Alan Grier
David Alan Grier, also known as "D.A.G.", is an American actor and comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy television show In Living Color.
David Alan Grier, also known as "D.A.G.", is an American actor and comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy television show In Living Color.
David Boone
David Boone was an All-Star Canadian Football League defensive lineman, winner of 5 Grey Cups.
David Boone was an All-Star Canadian Football League defensive lineman, winner of 5 Grey Cups.
Della Reese
Delloreese Patricia Early, known professionally as Della Reese (born July 6, 1931), is an American actress, singer, game show panelist of the 1970s, one-time talk-show hostess and ordained...
Delloreese Patricia Early, known professionally as Della Reese (born July 6, 1931), is an American actress, singer, game show panelist of the 1970s, one-time talk-show hostess and ordained...
Delores Ivory Davis
Delores Ivory Davis is a mezzo soprano, known internationally for her performances in opera, oratorio, and performances with the Springfield (Mass.) Symphony, St. Paul Symphony, and Detroit Symp...
Delores Ivory Davis is a mezzo soprano, known internationally for her performances in opera, oratorio, and performances with the Springfield (Mass.) Symphony, St. Paul Symphony, and Detroit Symp...
Derrick Dial
Derrick Jonathon Dial is an American professional basketball player.
Derrick Jonathon Dial is an American professional basketball player.
Donald Byrd
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II, is an American jazz and rhythm and blues trumpeter.
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II, is an American jazz and rhythm and blues trumpeter.
Donald Sinta
Donald Sinta is an American classical saxophonist, educator, and administrator.
Donald Sinta is an American classical saxophonist, educator, and administrator.
Dorie Murrey
Dorie S. Murrey (born September 7, 1943) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Dorie S. Murrey (born September 7, 1943) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Ed Gordon (journalist)
Edward Lansing "Ed" Gordon III is an American journalist and host of the BET program Weekly with Ed Gordon.
Edward Lansing "Ed" Gordon III is an American journalist and host of the BET program Weekly with Ed Gordon.
Eddie Tolan
Thomas Edward "Eddie" Tolan (September 29, 1908 – January 30/31, 1967), nicknamed the "Midnight Express", was an American track and field athlete who compete in the Sprints.
Thomas Edward "Eddie" Tolan (September 29, 1908 – January 30/31, 1967), nicknamed the "Midnight Express", was an American track and field athlete who compete in the Sprints.
Ella Bully-Cummings
Ella M. Bully-Cummings (born 1958) became the first female police chief of Detroit, the tenth-largest police force in the United States, when Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick appointed her on November 3, 2003.
Ella M. Bully-Cummings (born 1958) became the first female police chief of Detroit, the tenth-largest police force in the United States, when Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick appointed her on November 3, 2003.
Ella Joyce
Ella Joyce is an American actress.
Ella Joyce is an American actress.
Esther Gordy Edwards
Esther Gordy Edwards (April 25, 1920 – August 24, 2011) was a staff member and associate of her younger brother Berry Gordy's fabled Motown label during the 1960s.
Esther Gordy Edwards (April 25, 1920 – August 24, 2011) was a staff member and associate of her younger brother Berry Gordy's fabled Motown label during the 1960s.
George Brown (basketball)
George Raff Brown (born October 30, 1935) is a retired American basketball player.
George Raff Brown (born October 30, 1935) is a retired American basketball player.
Gerald Wilson
Gerald Stanley Wilson is an American jazz trumpeter, big band bandleader, composer/arranger, 8 time Grammy nominee, and educator.
Gerald Stanley Wilson is an American jazz trumpeter, big band bandleader, composer/arranger, 8 time Grammy nominee, and educator.
Geri Allen
Geri Allen is an American composer/pianist educator jazz pianist, raised in Detroit, Michigan, and educated in the Detroit Public Schools.
Geri Allen is an American composer/pianist educator jazz pianist, raised in Detroit, Michigan, and educated in the Detroit Public Schools.
Guy Frazier
Guy Frazier (born in Detroit, Michigan) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League who played for the Cincinnati Bengals (1981-1984) and the Buffalo Bills (1985-1986).
Guy Frazier (born in Detroit, Michigan) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League who played for the Cincinnati Bengals (1981-1984) and the Buffalo Bills (1985-1986).
Harlan Huckleby
Harlan Charles Huckleby (born December 30, 1957) is a former professional American football running back and kick returner who was drafted by the New Orleans Saints of the National Football Leag...
Harlan Charles Huckleby (born December 30, 1957) is a former professional American football running back and kick returner who was drafted by the New Orleans Saints of the National Football Leag...
Howard McGhee
Howard McGhee was one of the first bebop jazz trumpeters, together with Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro and Idrees Sulieman.
Howard McGhee was one of the first bebop jazz trumpeters, together with Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro and Idrees Sulieman.
Hugh Lawson (jazz pianist)
Hugh Lawson, was one of many talented Detroit jazz pianists of the 1950s.
Hugh Lawson, was one of many talented Detroit jazz pianists of the 1950s.
J. C. Heard
J. C. Heard a.k.a. James Charles Heard (August 10, 1917 in Dayton, Ohio – September 27, 1988 in Royal Oak, Michigan) was a United States swing, bop, and blues drummer.
J. C. Heard a.k.a. James Charles Heard (August 10, 1917 in Dayton, Ohio – September 27, 1988 in Royal Oak, Michigan) was a United States swing, bop, and blues drummer.
J. Moss
J. Moss (born James Moss, December 25, 1971), Detroit, Michigan is an American singer-songwriter, composer, arranger, and producer.
J. Moss (born James Moss, December 25, 1971), Detroit, Michigan is an American singer-songwriter, composer, arranger, and producer.
Jack White (musician)
Jack White, often credited as Jack White III, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor.
Jack White, often credited as Jack White III, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor.
John DeLorean
John Zachary DeLorean was an American engineer and executive in the U.S. automobile industry, most notably with General Motors, and founder of the DeLorean Motor Company.
John Zachary DeLorean was an American engineer and executive in the U.S. automobile industry, most notably with General Motors, and founder of the DeLorean Motor Company.
Joseph Barksdale
Joseph Brennen Barksdale is an American football offensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League.
Joseph Brennen Barksdale is an American football offensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League.
Judy Pfaff
Judy Pfaff, born 1946 in London, England, is an American artist, known mainly for Installation art.
Judy Pfaff, born 1946 in London, England, is an American artist, known mainly for Installation art.
Kenya Moore
Kenya Summer Moore is an American film and television actress, producer, beauty queen, model and author.
Kenya Summer Moore is an American film and television actress, producer, beauty queen, model and author.
Kwame Kilpatrick
Kwame Malik Kilpatrick is a former mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Kwame Malik Kilpatrick is a former mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Louis Saravolatz
Dr. Louis Saravolatz is a medical doctor at St. John's Hospital of Macomb County, Michigan.
Dr. Louis Saravolatz is a medical doctor at St. John's Hospital of Macomb County, Michigan.
Lucky Thompson
Eli "Lucky" Thompson (June 16, 1924 — July 30, 2005) was a United States jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist.
Eli "Lucky" Thompson (June 16, 1924 — July 30, 2005) was a United States jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist.
Major Holley
Major Holley (July 10, 1924, Detroit, Michigan - October 25, 1990, Maplewood, New Jersey) was an American jazz upright bassist.
Major Holley (July 10, 1924, Detroit, Michigan - October 25, 1990, Maplewood, New Jersey) was an American jazz upright bassist.
Michael Reghi
Michael J. Reghi (pronounced ) is an American television play-by-play announcer and radio sports talk show host.
Michael J. Reghi (pronounced ) is an American television play-by-play announcer and radio sports talk show host.
Muriel Costa-Greenspon
Muriel Costa-Greenspon (December 1, 1937, Detroit, Michigan – December 26, 2005, New York City) was an American mezzo-soprano who had a lengthy career at the New York City Opera between 1963-1993.
Muriel Costa-Greenspon (December 1, 1937, Detroit, Michigan – December 26, 2005, New York City) was an American mezzo-soprano who had a lengthy career at the New York City Opera between 1963-1993.
Naima Mora
Naima Mora (born March 1, 1984) is an American fashion model and the winner of Cycle 4 of America's Next Top Model.
Naima Mora (born March 1, 1984) is an American fashion model and the winner of Cycle 4 of America's Next Top Model.
Paul Chambers
Paul Laurence Dunbar Chambers, Jr. was a jazz bassist.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Chambers, Jr. was a jazz bassist.
Peter Karmanos, Jr.
Peter Karmanos, Jr. is the CEO of Compuware Corporation and owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, Plymouth Whalers and Florida Everblades hockey franchises.
Peter Karmanos, Jr. is the CEO of Compuware Corporation and owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, Plymouth Whalers and Florida Everblades hockey franchises.
Philip Johnson (actor)
Philip Johnson (born July 28, 1991 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American actor from Detroit, Michigan.
Philip Johnson (born July 28, 1991 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American actor from Detroit, Michigan.
Ray Johnson
Raymond Edward Johnson (1927–1995), known primarily as a collagist and correspondence artist, was a seminal figure in the history of Neo-Dada and early Pop art.
Raymond Edward Johnson (1927–1995), known primarily as a collagist and correspondence artist, was a seminal figure in the history of Neo-Dada and early Pop art.
Robert Height
Robert Height is an American football, Wide Receiver who is currently a Free Agent.
Robert Height is an American football, Wide Receiver who is currently a Free Agent.
Shaun Robinson
Shaun Robinson (born July 11, 1962) is weekend anchor and correspondent for the show Access Hollywood, the daily entertainment newsmagazine show.
Shaun Robinson (born July 11, 1962) is weekend anchor and correspondent for the show Access Hollywood, the daily entertainment newsmagazine show.
Terry Foster
Terrence Reginald "Terry" Foster, III is an American sports columnist and radio personality in Detroit.
Terrence Reginald "Terry" Foster, III is an American sports columnist and radio personality in Detroit.
Thomas E. White
Thomas E. White, Jr. is an American businessman and former United States Army officer who served as senior executive at the now collapsed Enron and as the United States Secretary of the Army fro...
Thomas E. White, Jr. is an American businessman and former United States Army officer who served as senior executive at the now collapsed Enron and as the United States Secretary of the Army fro...
Thomas Wilcher
Thomas Wilcher is a high school athletic coach who was previously a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I track and field national champion in the indoor 55 m hurdles and a ...
Thomas Wilcher is a high school athletic coach who was previously a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I track and field national champion in the indoor 55 m hurdles and a ...
Tom Seabron
Thomas Hall Seabron Jr. (born May 24, 1957) is a former American football player.
Thomas Hall Seabron Jr. (born May 24, 1957) is a former American football player.
Vernon Gholston
Vernon Gholston is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent.
Vernon Gholston is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent.
Wardell Gray
Wardell Gray (1921–1955) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who straddled the swing and bebop periods.
Wardell Gray (1921–1955) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who straddled the swing and bebop periods.