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Abraham Woods
Abraham Woods (October 7, 1928–November 7, 2008) was an American civil rights leader, who helped coordinate the 1963 March on Washington, D.C. and stood behind Martin Luther King, Jr. during his...
Abraham Woods (October 7, 1928–November 7, 2008) was an American civil rights leader, who helped coordinate the 1963 March on Washington, D.C. and stood behind Martin Luther King, Jr. during his...
Alfred Daniel Williams King
Alfred Daniel Williams King (July 30, 1930 – July 21, 1969), known as A. D. King, was the younger brother of Martin Luther King, Jr., the famed leader of the American civil-rights movement.
Alfred Daniel Williams King (July 30, 1930 – July 21, 1969), known as A. D. King, was the younger brother of Martin Luther King, Jr., the famed leader of the American civil-rights movement.
Babatunde Olatunji
Babatunde Olatunji was a Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist.
Babatunde Olatunji was a Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist.
Bakari Sellers
Bakari T. Sellers is a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 90th District since 2006.
Bakari T. Sellers is a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 90th District since 2006.
Benjamin Griffith Brawley
Benjamin Griffith Brawley (April 22, 1882 - February 1, 1939) was a prominent African American author and educator.
Benjamin Griffith Brawley (April 22, 1882 - February 1, 1939) was a prominent African American author and educator.
Bill Lee (musician)
William James Edwards "Bill" Lee III is an American musician.
William James Edwards "Bill" Lee III is an American musician.
Bill Nunn
William G. "Bill" Nunn III (born October 20, 1953) is an American actor.
William G. "Bill" Nunn III (born October 20, 1953) is an American actor.
C. Vernon Mason
C. Vernon Mason is an African-American lawyer from Tucker, Arkansas.
C. Vernon Mason is an African-American lawyer from Tucker, Arkansas.
Calvin B. Johnson
Calvin B. Johnson served as the 24th Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Calvin B. Johnson served as the 24th Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Calvin O. Butts
Calvin O. Butts, III (born 1949), is the Pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in the City of New York, President of the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, and Chairman and ...
Calvin O. Butts, III (born 1949), is the Pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in the City of New York, President of the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, and Chairman and ...
Canton Jones
Canton Jones, born in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is an American Christian musician and Christian hip-hop artist.
Canton Jones, born in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is an American Christian musician and Christian hip-hop artist.
Cedric Richmond
Cedric Levon Richmond (born September 13, 1973) is the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district, which includes most of New Orleans.
Cedric Levon Richmond (born September 13, 1973) is the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district, which includes most of New Orleans.
Charles V. Willie
Charles Vert Willie (born October 8, 1927) is the Charles William Eliot Professor of Education, Emeritus at Harvard University.
Charles Vert Willie (born October 8, 1927) is the Charles William Eliot Professor of Education, Emeritus at Harvard University.
Claude Black
Claude William Black, Jr. (November 28, 1916 – March 13, 2009) was an American Baptist minister and political figure.
Claude William Black, Jr. (November 28, 1916 – March 13, 2009) was an American Baptist minister and political figure.
Coltrane Curtis
Coltrane Curtis is an MTV/Viacom VJ and television personality.
Coltrane Curtis is an MTV/Viacom VJ and television personality.
David Satcher
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D. FAAFP, FACPM, FACP (born 2 March 1941) is an American physician, and public health administrator.
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D. FAAFP, FACPM, FACP (born 2 March 1941) is an American physician, and public health administrator.
Donald Hopkins
Donald R. Hopkins (born 1941) is an American physician, a MacArthur Fellow and is the Vice President and Director of Health Programs at The Carter Center.
Donald R. Hopkins (born 1941) is an American physician, a MacArthur Fellow and is the Vice President and Director of Health Programs at The Carter Center.
Donn Clendenon
Donn Alvin Clendenon was a Major League Baseball first baseman.
Donn Alvin Clendenon was a Major League Baseball first baseman.
Earl F. Hilliard
Earl Frederick Hilliard (born April 9, 1942) is a politician from the U.S. state of Alabama.
Earl Frederick Hilliard (born April 9, 1942) is a politician from the U.S. state of Alabama.
Ed McIntyre
Edward M. McIntyre (1940–2004) became the first African American mayor of Augusta, Georgia, in 1981.
Edward M. McIntyre (1940–2004) became the first African American mayor of Augusta, Georgia, in 1981.
Edward A. Jones
Edward Allen Jones, was an African-American linguist, scholar and diplomat.
Edward Allen Jones, was an African-American linguist, scholar and diplomat.
Edwin Moses
Edwin Corley Moses is a former American track and field athlete, who won gold medals in the 400 m hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics.
Edwin Corley Moses is a former American track and field athlete, who won gold medals in the 400 m hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics.
Ennis Cosby
Ennis William Cosby (April 15, 1969 – January 16, 1997) was the son of comedian-actor Bill Cosby and Camille Cosby.
Ennis William Cosby (April 15, 1969 – January 16, 1997) was the son of comedian-actor Bill Cosby and Camille Cosby.
Erik King
Erik King is an American actor, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Sgt.
Erik King is an American actor, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Sgt.
Fonzworth Bentley
Derrick Watkins, in Atlanta, Georgia and popularly known as Fonzworth Bentley, is a musician and author.
Derrick Watkins, in Atlanta, Georgia and popularly known as Fonzworth Bentley, is a musician and author.
Frederick B. Williams
Frederick Boyd Williams (23 April 1939 – 4 April 2008) was a religious leader of national importance in the United States.
Frederick Boyd Williams (23 April 1939 – 4 April 2008) was a religious leader of national importance in the United States.
George W. Crockett, Jr.
George William Crockett Jr. (August 10, 1909 – September 7, 1997) was an African American attorney, jurist, and congressman from the U.S. state of Michigan.
George William Crockett Jr. (August 10, 1909 – September 7, 1997) was an African American attorney, jurist, and congressman from the U.S. state of Michigan.
George W. Draper, III
George W. Draper, III is a Judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri.
George W. Draper, III is a Judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri.
Graham T. Perry
Graham T. Perry (1894–1960) was a prominent African American attorney who served as assistant attorney general for the State of Illinois.
Graham T. Perry (1894–1960) was a prominent African American attorney who served as assistant attorney general for the State of Illinois.
Guru (rapper)
Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961 – April 19, 2010), better known by his stage name Guru, was an American emcee and member of the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier.
Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961 – April 19, 2010), better known by his stage name Guru, was an American emcee and member of the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier.
Harold Ellis (basketball)
Harold Ellis (born October 7, 1970 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Harold Ellis (born October 7, 1970 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Herman Cain
Herman Cain is an American author, business executive, radio host, syndicated columnist, and Tea Party activist from Georgia.
Herman Cain is an American author, business executive, radio host, syndicated columnist, and Tea Party activist from Georgia.
Hezekiah Ademola Oluwafemi
Hezekiah Adedunmola Oluwasanmi was the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University from 1966 to 1975.
Hezekiah Adedunmola Oluwasanmi was the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University from 1966 to 1975.
Horace Ward
Horace Taliaferro Ward (born July 29, 1927) was the first African American to challenge the racially discriminatory practices at the University of Georgia (UGA) School of Law.
Horace Taliaferro Ward (born July 29, 1927) was the first African American to challenge the racially discriminatory practices at the University of Georgia (UGA) School of Law.
Howard Thurman
Howard Thurman was an influential American author, philosopher, theologian, educator and civil rights leader.
Howard Thurman was an influential American author, philosopher, theologian, educator and civil rights leader.
Howard Zehr
Howard Zehr (born 2 July 1944) is Professor of Restorative Justice at Eastern Mennonite University's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Howard Zehr (born 2 July 1944) is Professor of Restorative Justice at Eastern Mennonite University's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Jamal Harrison Bryant
Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant. (born May 21, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland) is an African-American preacher and pastor of the Empowerment Temple AME Church in his hometown of Baltimore.
Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant. (born May 21, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland) is an African-American preacher and pastor of the Empowerment Temple AME Church in his hometown of Baltimore.
Jamal Simmons
Jamal Simmons is a political analyst who is notable for being a television commentator for CBS News and CNN. Simmons graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College and a Master's degre...
Jamal Simmons is a political analyst who is notable for being a television commentator for CBS News and CNN. Simmons graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College and a Master's degre...
James A. Colston
James A. Colston (1910–1982) became the first African-American to serve as president of a college in the state of New York and was among the first to lead a predominately white college when he ...
James A. Colston (1910–1982) became the first African-American to serve as president of a college in the state of New York and was among the first to lead a predominately white college when he ...
James Compton
James W. Compton (born April 7, 1939 in Aurora, Illinois), was president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League from 1978–2006.
James W. Compton (born April 7, 1939 in Aurora, Illinois), was president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League from 1978–2006.
James Nabrit, Jr.
James Madison Nabrit, Jr. (1900–1997) was a prominent civil rights attorney who won several important arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court, served as president of Howard University from 1960 ...
James Madison Nabrit, Jr. (1900–1997) was a prominent civil rights attorney who won several important arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court, served as president of Howard University from 1960 ...
James Stovall
James Stovall (May 16, 1958 – September 25, 2010) was an American actor best known for his work in Broadway and regional theater, appearing in productions of Once on This Island, The...
James Stovall (May 16, 1958 – September 25, 2010) was an American actor best known for his work in Broadway and regional theater, appearing in productions of Once on This Island, The...
Jeh Johnson
Jeh Charles Johnson (born September 11, 1957) is an American civil and criminal trial lawyer, currently serving as General Counsel of the Department of Defense.
Jeh Charles Johnson (born September 11, 1957) is an American civil and criminal trial lawyer, currently serving as General Counsel of the Department of Defense.
Joshua Packwood
Joshua PackwoodJoshua PackwoodJoshua Packwood, at the age of 22, became the first white valedictorian of Morehouse College, a historically black college, in 2008.
Joshua PackwoodJoshua PackwoodJoshua Packwood, at the age of 22, became the first white valedictorian of Morehouse College, a historically black college, in 2008.
Julian Bond
Horace Julian Bond, known as Julian Bond, is an American social activist and leader in the American civil rights movement, politician, professor, and writer.
Horace Julian Bond, known as Julian Bond, is an American social activist and leader in the American civil rights movement, politician, professor, and writer.
Julius E. Coles
Julius E. Coles (born 1942) is the former President of Africare and is Director of Morehouse College's Andrew Young Center for International Affairs.
Julius E. Coles (born 1942) is the former President of Africare and is Director of Morehouse College's Andrew Young Center for International Affairs.
Kenneth Dunkin
Kenneth Dunkin is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 5th District since 2002.
Kenneth Dunkin is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 5th District since 2002.
Kevin A. Ross
Kevin A. Ross is an American host of the syndicated television program America's Court with Judge Ross, a producer, communications strategist, and former California Superior Court judge.
Kevin A. Ross is an American host of the syndicated television program America's Court with Judge Ross, a producer, communications strategist, and former California Superior Court judge.
L. Todd Burke
L. Todd Burke (born October 14, 1961, Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is a Resident Superior Court Judge in Forsyth County.
L. Todd Burke (born October 14, 1961, Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is a Resident Superior Court Judge in Forsyth County.
Lerone Bennett, Jr.
Lerone Bennett, Jr. is an African-American scholar, author and social historian, much controverted by some people by his book, between others, Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln's White Dream'...
Lerone Bennett, Jr. is an African-American scholar, author and social historian, much controverted by some people by his book, between others, Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln's White Dream'...
Louis Wade Sullivan
Louis Wade Sullivan (born November 3, 1933) is an American physician and businessman.
Louis Wade Sullivan (born November 3, 1933) is an American physician and businessman.
Major Owens
Major Robert Odell Owens is a New York politician and a prominent member of the Democratic Party.
Major Robert Odell Owens is a New York politician and a prominent member of the Democratic Party.
Martin Luther King III
Martin Luther King III is an American human rights advocate and community activist.
Martin Luther King III is an American human rights advocate and community activist.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement.
Martin Luther King, Sr.
Martin Luther King, Sr., born Michael King was a Baptist missionary, an advocate for equal justice an early civil rights leader, and a prominent influence on the music of the 1960's.
Martin Luther King, Sr., born Michael King was a Baptist missionary, an advocate for equal justice an early civil rights leader, and a prominent influence on the music of the 1960's.
Maynard Jackson
Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr., was an American politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and the first African American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr., was an American politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and the first African American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
Michael DeMond Davis
Michael DeMond Davis (January 1939–November 13, 2003, age 64) was a Pulitzer-prize nominated journalist and a pioneer in African American journalism, opening the doors for many African-American ...
Michael DeMond Davis (January 1939–November 13, 2003, age 64) was a Pulitzer-prize nominated journalist and a pioneer in African American journalism, opening the doors for many African-American ...
Miles Marshall Lewis
Miles Marshall Lewis is an American pop culture critic, essayist, literary editor, fiction writer, and music journalist.
Miles Marshall Lewis is an American pop culture critic, essayist, literary editor, fiction writer, and music journalist.
Mordecai Wyatt Johnson
Mordecai Wyatt Johnson (January 4, 1890 – September 10, 1976) was an American educator.
Mordecai Wyatt Johnson (January 4, 1890 – September 10, 1976) was an American educator.
Odell Horton
Odell Horton (May 13, 1929 – February 22, 2006) was a United States federal judge.
Odell Horton (May 13, 1929 – February 22, 2006) was a United States federal judge.
Otis Moss III
Otis Moss III is an African American pastor of Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ who espouses black liberation theology and emphasizes reaching inner city black youth.
Otis Moss III is an African American pastor of Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ who espouses black liberation theology and emphasizes reaching inner city black youth.
Ralph B. Everett
Ralph B. Everett (b. 1951-06-23) is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a leading African American think tank.
Ralph B. Everett (b. 1951-06-23) is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a leading African American think tank.
Reginald C. Lindsay
Reginald C. Lindsay (March 19, 1945 – March 12, 2009) was a United States federal judge.
Reginald C. Lindsay (March 19, 1945 – March 12, 2009) was a United States federal judge.
Robert Michael Franklin, Jr.
Dr. Robert Michael Franklin, Jr. (born 1954) is an African-American educator, author, and the tenth president of Morehouse College, a historically black college located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Robert Michael Franklin, Jr. (born 1954) is an African-American educator, author, and the tenth president of Morehouse College, a historically black college located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Robert R. Jennings
Robert R. Jennings was president of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University between January 2006 and March 2008.
Robert R. Jennings was president of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University between January 2006 and March 2008.
Russell L. Adams
Russell L. Adams (born August 13, 1930), an American author and professor.
Russell L. Adams (born August 13, 1930), an American author and professor.
S. Howard Woodson
Samuel Howard Woodson, Jr. (May 8, 1916 – July 28, 1999) was an American pastor, civil rights leader, and Democratic Party politician from New Jersey.
Samuel Howard Woodson, Jr. (May 8, 1916 – July 28, 1999) was an American pastor, civil rights leader, and Democratic Party politician from New Jersey.
Samuel M. Nabrit
Samuel M. Nabrit, (February 21, 1905 – December 30, 2003) became the first African-American to be awarded a doctoral degree from Brown University, the first Morehouse College graduate to earn a ...
Samuel M. Nabrit, (February 21, 1905 – December 30, 2003) became the first African-American to be awarded a doctoral degree from Brown University, the first Morehouse College graduate to earn a ...
Sanford Biggers
Sanford Biggers (born 1970) is an interdisciplinary artist who works in film/video, installation, sculpture, music, and performance.
Sanford Biggers (born 1970) is an interdisciplinary artist who works in film/video, installation, sculpture, music, and performance.
Saul Williams
Saul Stacey Williams is an American poet, writer, actor and musician known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop and for his leading role in the 1998 independent film Slam.
Saul Stacey Williams is an American poet, writer, actor and musician known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop and for his leading role in the 1998 independent film Slam.
Seith Mann
Seith Mann (born 1973) is an American film and television director.
Seith Mann (born 1973) is an American film and television director.
Sekou Biddle
Sekou Biddle is a politician in Washington, D.C.
Sekou Biddle is a politician in Washington, D.C.
Sujan Dass
Supreme Understanding, also known as Dr. Sujan Dass, is an American author.
Supreme Understanding, also known as Dr. Sujan Dass, is an American author.
Supreme Understanding
Supreme Understanding, also known as Dr. Sujan Dass, is an American author.
Supreme Understanding, also known as Dr. Sujan Dass, is an American author.
Terrance Carroll
Terrance Carroll (born January 16, 1969) is an American lawyer, minister, former Colorado legislator and former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, the first African American ever ...
Terrance Carroll (born January 16, 1969) is an American lawyer, minister, former Colorado legislator and former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, the first African American ever ...
Thomas Dent (writer)
Thomas Covington Dent (March 20, 1932 – June 6, 1998) was an African American poet and writer.
Thomas Covington Dent (March 20, 1932 – June 6, 1998) was an African American poet and writer.
Vernon Odom
Vernon Odom (born on September 16, 1948) is a local Philadelphia TV journalist.
Vernon Odom (born on September 16, 1948) is a local Philadelphia TV journalist.
Vincent Tubbs
Vincent Tubbs was a leading African American journalist, who became the first black person to head a motion picture industry union.
Vincent Tubbs was a leading African American journalist, who became the first black person to head a motion picture industry union.
Walter E. Massey
Walter Eugene Massey (born in 1938) is an educator, physicist, and business executive.
Walter Eugene Massey (born in 1938) is an educator, physicist, and business executive.