SettingsPeople from Harlem
40 Cal.
Calvin Alan Byrd is an American rapper better known as 40 Cal.
Calvin Alan Byrd is an American rapper better known as 40 Cal.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives.
Allen Payne
Allen Payne is an American film and television actor.
Allen Payne is an American film and television actor.
Anna Maria Horsford
Anna Maria Horsford is an American television and film actress.
Anna Maria Horsford is an American television and film actress.
ASAP Rocky
Rakim Mayers (born October 3, 1988), better known by his stage name ASAP Rocky (stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper and music video director.
Rakim Mayers (born October 3, 1988), better known by his stage name ASAP Rocky (stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper and music video director.
Barbara Ann Teer
Dr. Barbara Ann Teer was an American writer, producer, teacher, actor and visionary, African-American Barbara Ann Teer grew disillusioned with the negative stereotypes she came across in her que...
Dr. Barbara Ann Teer was an American writer, producer, teacher, actor and visionary, African-American Barbara Ann Teer grew disillusioned with the negative stereotypes she came across in her que...
Benedict J. Fernandez
Benedict J. Fernandez, is an American Photographer (journalistic/street photographer) for the last 50 years.
Benedict J. Fernandez, is an American Photographer (journalistic/street photographer) for the last 50 years.
Benjamin J. Davis
Benjamin J. "Ben" Davis (8 September 1903, Dawson, Georgia22 August 1964, New York, New York), was an African-American lawyer and communist who was elected to the city council of New York City, ...
Benjamin J. "Ben" Davis (8 September 1903, Dawson, Georgia22 August 1964, New York, New York), was an African-American lawyer and communist who was elected to the city council of New York City, ...
Benjamin J. Davis, Jr.
Benjamin Jefferson "Ben" Davis, Jr. (1903–1964), was an African-American lawyer and communist who was elected to the city council of New York City, representing Harlem, in 1943.
Benjamin Jefferson "Ben" Davis, Jr. (1903–1964), was an African-American lawyer and communist who was elected to the city council of New York City, representing Harlem, in 1943.
Bokeem Woodbine
Bokeem Woodbine is an American film and television actor.
Bokeem Woodbine is an American film and television actor.
Bre Scullark
Brittany "Bre" Scullark (born April 26, 1985) is an American fashion model.
Brittany "Bre" Scullark (born April 26, 1985) is an American fashion model.
Brock Peters
Brock Peters (July 2, 1927 – August 23, 2005) was an American actor, best known for playing the role of Tom Robinson in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird.
Brock Peters (July 2, 1927 – August 23, 2005) was an American actor, best known for playing the role of Tom Robinson in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird.
Cake Man Raven
Raven Patrick De'Sean Dennis III, better known by the alias Cake Man Raven, is an American baker and owner of the Cake Man Raven Confectionary bakery in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Raven Patrick De'Sean Dennis III, better known by the alias Cake Man Raven, is an American baker and owner of the Cake Man Raven Confectionary bakery in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Cam'ron
Cameron Giles, better known by his stage name Cam'ron or "Killa Cam", is a Grammy-nominated American rapper.
Cameron Giles, better known by his stage name Cam'ron or "Killa Cam", is a Grammy-nominated American rapper.
Carmen McRae
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress.
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress.
Charles B. Rangel
Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel (; born June 11, 1930) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1971.
Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel (; born June 11, 1930) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1971.
Charles Mills (artist)
Charles Norman Mills (December 14, 1920 – October 20, 2009) was an African American artist whose paintings appeared on canvas and as murals on neighborhood walls, focusing on events in Afr...
Charles Norman Mills (December 14, 1920 – October 20, 2009) was an African American artist whose paintings appeared on canvas and as murals on neighborhood walls, focusing on events in Afr...
Clarence 13X
Clarence 13X, born Clarence Jowars Smith was the founder of the The Five Percenters and was referred to by members of that group as Allah or the Father.
Clarence 13X, born Clarence Jowars Smith was the founder of the The Five Percenters and was referred to by members of that group as Allah or the Father.
Claudia Jones
Claudia Cumberbatch Jones (15 February 1915—24 December 1964) was a Trinidadian journalist, who applied her skills to becoming a political activist and black nationalist through Communisum.
Claudia Cumberbatch Jones (15 February 1915—24 December 1964) was a Trinidadian journalist, who applied her skills to becoming a political activist and black nationalist through Communisum.
Colin Powell
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Craig Schley
Craig Schley is a Political Strategist, Radio Commentator on current political and legal affairs, Block Association President, spokesperson for the Law Library and the official Liaison for the V...
Craig Schley is a Political Strategist, Radio Commentator on current political and legal affairs, Block Association President, spokesperson for the Law Library and the official Liaison for the V...
Dennis L. Serrette
Dennis L. Serrette, born in Harlem, New York in the 1940s, was the New Alliance Party candidate for United States President in the 1984 presidential election.
Dennis L. Serrette, born in Harlem, New York in the 1940s, was the New Alliance Party candidate for United States President in the 1984 presidential election.
DJ Red Alert
DJ Red Alert (born Fred Crute in November 20, 1956 in Harlem, New York) is a disc jockey on 98.7 Kiss-FM, N.Y.C., and has been recognized as a hip hop pioneer.
DJ Red Alert (born Fred Crute in November 20, 1956 in Harlem, New York) is a disc jockey on 98.7 Kiss-FM, N.Y.C., and has been recognized as a hip hop pioneer.
Don Armando
Don Armando Bonilla (August 9, 1946 - November 16, 2002) formed the Second Avenue Rhumba Band with vocalist Fonda Rae and scored a #1 hit on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart with "Deputy of L...
Don Armando Bonilla (August 9, 1946 - November 16, 2002) formed the Second Avenue Rhumba Band with vocalist Fonda Rae and scored a #1 hit on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart with "Deputy of L...
Donald Faison
Donald Adeosun Faison is an American actor, comedian, and voice actor best known for his role as Dr. Chris Turk in the ABC comedy-drama Scrubs as a leading role, and as Murray in the film ...
Donald Adeosun Faison is an American actor, comedian, and voice actor best known for his role as Dr. Chris Turk in the ABC comedy-drama Scrubs as a leading role, and as Murray in the film ...
Dorothy Stoneman
Dorothy Stoneman is the founder and president of YouthBuild USA, and chairman of the YouthBuild Coalition, with over 1000 member organizations in 43 states, Washington D.C. and the Virgin Islands.
Dorothy Stoneman is the founder and president of YouthBuild USA, and chairman of the YouthBuild Coalition, with over 1000 member organizations in 43 states, Washington D.C. and the Virgin Islands.
Ed Warner (basketball)
Edward L. Warner was an American college basketball player.
Edward L. Warner was an American college basketball player.
Edmund Perry
Edmund Perry was a 17 year old Harlem resident who was shot to death by a plainclothes policeman on June 12, 1985.
Edmund Perry was a 17 year old Harlem resident who was shot to death by a plainclothes policeman on June 12, 1985.
Emerson John Moore
Emerson John Moore was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Emerson John Moore was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Errol Louis
Errol Louis is the host of Inside City Hall, a program about New York City politics that airs nightly on NY1.
Errol Louis is the host of Inside City Hall, a program about New York City politics that airs nightly on NY1.
Frank Ski
Frank Rodriguez, professionally known as Frank Ski (born May 9, 1964), is an American DJ, journalist, philanthropist, and public forums host.
Frank Rodriguez, professionally known as Frank Ski (born May 9, 1964), is an American DJ, journalist, philanthropist, and public forums host.
Freekey Zekey
Ezekiel Giles, better known by his stage name Freekey Zekey, is an African-American rapper best known as a founding member of The Diplomats and as Owner/CEO of 730 Dips Records, and is the...
Ezekiel Giles, better known by his stage name Freekey Zekey, is an African-American rapper best known as a founding member of The Diplomats and as Owner/CEO of 730 Dips Records, and is the...
G. Dep
Trevell Gerald Coleman (born November 19, 1974), better known by his stage name G. Dep (which stands for "Ghetto Dependent"), is an American rapper from Harlem, New York City.
Trevell Gerald Coleman (born November 19, 1974), better known by his stage name G. Dep (which stands for "Ghetto Dependent"), is an American rapper from Harlem, New York City.
Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe is an American actress who made her acting debut in the 2009 film Precious, a role that brought her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe is an American actress who made her acting debut in the 2009 film Precious, a role that brought her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Gil Noble
Gilbert Edward "Gil" Noble was an American television reporter and interviewer.
Gilbert Edward "Gil" Noble was an American television reporter and interviewer.
Harry Belafonte
Harold George "Harry" Belafonte, Jr. (born March 1, 1927) is an American born singer, songwriter, actor and social activist.
Harold George "Harry" Belafonte, Jr. (born March 1, 1927) is an American born singer, songwriter, actor and social activist.
Herbert Gentry
Herbert Gentry was an African American Expressionist painter lived and worked in Paris, France,, Copenhagen, Denmark, In the Swedish cities of Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Malmo, and in New York C...
Herbert Gentry was an African American Expressionist painter lived and worked in Paris, France,, Copenhagen, Denmark, In the Swedish cities of Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Malmo, and in New York C...
Immortal Technique
Felipe Andres Coronel, better known by the stage name Immortal Technique, is an American rapper of Afro-Peruvian descent as well as an urban activist.
Felipe Andres Coronel, better known by the stage name Immortal Technique, is an American rapper of Afro-Peruvian descent as well as an urban activist.
Itabari Njeri
Itabari Njeri is an American journalist, novelist, and memoirist.
Itabari Njeri is an American journalist, novelist, and memoirist.
J. Bruce Llewellyn
J. Bruce Llewellyn was a prominent black businessman in America.
J. Bruce Llewellyn was a prominent black businessman in America.
J. Raymond Jones
J. "The Fox" Raymond Jones, African American New York politician.
J. "The Fox" Raymond Jones, African American New York politician.
J.R. Writer
The Diplomats, also popularly known as Dipset, are a Harlem-based hip hop group founded by Cam'ron and Jim Jones in 1997.
The Diplomats, also popularly known as Dipset, are a Harlem-based hip hop group founded by Cam'ron and Jim Jones in 1997.
Jamal Igle
Jamal Yaseem Igle is an American comic book artist, editor, art director and animation storyboard artist.
Jamal Yaseem Igle is an American comic book artist, editor, art director and animation storyboard artist.
James Luisi
James A. Luisi (November 2, 1928 - June 7, 2002) was an American professional basketball player and actor.
James A. Luisi (November 2, 1928 - June 7, 2002) was an American professional basketball player and actor.
Jeremy Hazell
Jeremy Hazell is an American professional basketball shooting guard for the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League.
Jeremy Hazell is an American professional basketball shooting guard for the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League.
Jesse Gray
Jesse Gray (1924?-1988) was a leader of rent strikes in Harlem in the 1960s and served as a New York State Assemblyman from 1972 to 1974.
Jesse Gray (1924?-1988) was a leader of rent strikes in Harlem in the 1960s and served as a New York State Assemblyman from 1972 to 1974.
Jim Jones (rapper)
Joseph Guillermo Jones II, better known by his stage name Jim Jones, is an American rapper and original member of The Diplomats, also known as Dipset.
Joseph Guillermo Jones II, better known by his stage name Jim Jones, is an American rapper and original member of The Diplomats, also known as Dipset.
John Isaacs
John Isaacs (September 15, 1915 – January 26, 2009) was an early African-American professional basketball player.
John Isaacs (September 15, 1915 – January 26, 2009) was an early African-American professional basketball player.
Juelz Santana
LaRon Louis James, better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper, producer, and actor.
LaRon Louis James, better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper, producer, and actor.
Julius Hodge
Julius Melvin Hodge (born November 18, 1983 in Harlem, New York City, New York) is an American professional basketball player.
Julius Melvin Hodge (born November 18, 1983 in Harlem, New York City, New York) is an American professional basketball player.
Keith David
Keith David Williams (born June 4, 1956), better known as Keith David, is an American film, television, voice actor, and singer.
Keith David Williams (born June 4, 1956), better known as Keith David, is an American film, television, voice actor, and singer.
Kool DJ Red Alert
Kool DJ Red Alert is a disc jockey on 98.7 Kiss-FM, New York, and has been recognized as a hip hop pioneer.
Kool DJ Red Alert is a disc jockey on 98.7 Kiss-FM, New York, and has been recognized as a hip hop pioneer.
Leroy Barnes
Leroy Nicholas "Nicky" Barnes is a government informant, former drug lord and crime boss, who led the notorious African-American criminal organization known as The Council, which controlled ...
Leroy Nicholas "Nicky" Barnes is a government informant, former drug lord and crime boss, who led the notorious African-American criminal organization known as The Council, which controlled ...
Lil Mama
Niatia Jessica Kirkland professionally known as Lil Mama, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter.
Niatia Jessica Kirkland professionally known as Lil Mama, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter.
Lillian Harris Dean
Lillian Harris Dean was an African-American cook and entrepreneur who became a minor national celebrity in the 1920s for bringing the cuisine of Harlem to national attention.
Lillian Harris Dean was an African-American cook and entrepreneur who became a minor national celebrity in the 1920s for bringing the cuisine of Harlem to national attention.
Loon (rapper)
Amir Junaid Muhadith (born Chauncey Lamont Hawkins, June 20, 1975 in Harlem, New York) best known by his stage name Loon, is an African-American rapper that was formerly part of P. ...
Amir Junaid Muhadith (born Chauncey Lamont Hawkins, June 20, 1975 in Harlem, New York) best known by his stage name Loon, is an African-American rapper that was formerly part of P. ...
Mase
Mason Durell Betha, better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker.
Mason Durell Betha, better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker.
Max B
Charly Wingate, better known as Max B, is an American rapper and songwriter from Harlem and is known for his original rap style of mumbled delivery, catchy sing-song choruses & hooks, and ...
Charly Wingate, better known as Max B, is an American rapper and songwriter from Harlem and is known for his original rap style of mumbled delivery, catchy sing-song choruses & hooks, and ...
McGruff (rapper)
Herbert Brown, better known as McGruff, is an American rapper from Harlem.
Herbert Brown, better known as McGruff, is an American rapper from Harlem.
Mel Zelnick
Mel Zelnick was a jazz drummer worked for Benny Goodman, Lennie Tristano, and Boyd Raeburn.
Mel Zelnick was a jazz drummer worked for Benny Goodman, Lennie Tristano, and Boyd Raeburn.
Michael Tabor (Black Panther)
Michael Aloysius Tabor (December 13, 1946 – October 17, 2010) was an American member of the Black Panther Party who was charged and tried as part of an alleged conspiracy to bomb public bu...
Michael Aloysius Tabor (December 13, 1946 – October 17, 2010) was an American member of the Black Panther Party who was charged and tried as part of an alleged conspiracy to bomb public bu...
Milt Gabler
Milton Gabler (May 20, 1911 - July 20, 2001) was an American record producer, responsible for many innovations in the recording industry of the 20th century.
Milton Gabler (May 20, 1911 - July 20, 2001) was an American record producer, responsible for many innovations in the recording industry of the 20th century.
Nat Adderley
Nathaniel Adderley was an American jazz cornet and trumpet player who played in the hard bop and soul jazz genres.
Nathaniel Adderley was an American jazz cornet and trumpet player who played in the hard bop and soul jazz genres.
Niger Innis
Niger Innis is the National Spokesperson for the Congress of Racial Equality, MSNBC commentator, and political consultant.
Niger Innis is the National Spokesperson for the Congress of Racial Equality, MSNBC commentator, and political consultant.
Norma Merrick Sklarek
Norma Merrick Sklarek was an African American architect who earned B. Arch.
Norma Merrick Sklarek was an African American architect who earned B. Arch.
Norma Miller
Norma Miller (born 2 December 1919 in Harlem, New York) is an American swing dancer known to many people as The Queen of Swing.
Norma Miller (born 2 December 1919 in Harlem, New York) is an American swing dancer known to many people as The Queen of Swing.
Norman Whitfield
Norman Jesse Whitfield (May 12, 1940 – September 16, 2008) was an American songwriter and producer, best known for his work with Berry Gordy's Motown label during the 1960s.
Norman Jesse Whitfield (May 12, 1940 – September 16, 2008) was an American songwriter and producer, best known for his work with Berry Gordy's Motown label during the 1960s.
Paul Griffin (musician)
Paul Griffin (August 6, 1937 – June 14, 2000) was an American session musician and pianist, who recorded with hundreds of artists from the late 1950s to the 1990s.
Paul Griffin (August 6, 1937 – June 14, 2000) was an American session musician and pianist, who recorded with hundreds of artists from the late 1950s to the 1990s.
Philip A. Payton, Jr.
Philip A. Payton, Jr., was an African American real estate entrepreneur, known as the "Father of Harlem", due to his work renting properties in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City to Africa...
Philip A. Payton, Jr., was an African American real estate entrepreneur, known as the "Father of Harlem", due to his work renting properties in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City to Africa...
Ralph MacDonald
Ralph MacDonald was a Trinbagonian-American percussionist, song-writer, musical arranger, record producer, steelpan virtuoso and philanthropist.
Ralph MacDonald was a Trinbagonian-American percussionist, song-writer, musical arranger, record producer, steelpan virtuoso and philanthropist.
Ray Chew
Ray Chew (born c. 1968) is an American musician who specializes in keyboards and contemporary and orchestral arranging.
Ray Chew (born c. 1968) is an American musician who specializes in keyboards and contemporary and orchestral arranging.
Robert Blackburn (artist)
Robert Blllackburn was an African American artist, teacher and printmaker.
Robert Blllackburn was an African American artist, teacher and printmaker.
Robert Parris Moses
Robert Parris Moses (born Harlem, New York, January 23, 1935, usually known as Bob Moses) is an American, Harvard-trained educator who was a leader in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement and l...
Robert Parris Moses (born Harlem, New York, January 23, 1935, usually known as Bob Moses) is an American, Harvard-trained educator who was a leader in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement and l...
Ron Brown (U.S. politician)
Ronald Harmon "Ron" Brown (August 1, 1941–April 3, 1996) was the United States Secretary of Commerce, serving during the first term of President Bill Clinton.
Ronald Harmon "Ron" Brown (August 1, 1941–April 3, 1996) was the United States Secretary of Commerce, serving during the first term of President Bill Clinton.
Ron Browz
Rondell Turner, better known by his stage name Ron Browz, is an American record producer and rapper.
Rondell Turner, better known by his stage name Ron Browz, is an American record producer and rapper.
Ryan Leslie
Anthony Ryan Leslie, known professionally as Ryan Leslie, is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, entrepreneur, and singer.
Anthony Ryan Leslie, known professionally as Ryan Leslie, is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, entrepreneur, and singer.
Sa-Fire
Wilma Cosmé (born 1966, San Juan, Puerto Rico) better known by her stage name SaFire, is an American singer.
Wilma Cosmé (born 1966, San Juan, Puerto Rico) better known by her stage name SaFire, is an American singer.
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Samuel George "Sammy" Davis Jr. was an American entertainer and was also known for his impersonations of actors and other celebrities.
Samuel George "Sammy" Davis Jr. was an American entertainer and was also known for his impersonations of actors and other celebrities.
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs, also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.
Sean John Combs, also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.
Sig Shore
Sig Shore (May 13, 1919 – August 17, 2006) was an American film director and producer.
Sig Shore (May 13, 1919 – August 17, 2006) was an American film director and producer.
Spoonie Gee
Spoonie Gee is one of the earliest rap artists, and one of the few rap artists to release records in the 1970s.
Spoonie Gee is one of the earliest rap artists, and one of the few rap artists to release records in the 1970s.
Stanley Dashew
Stanley Aaron Dashew (born September 16, 1916) is an American entrepreneur, inventor, philanthropist, and sailor who developed many devices in diverse industries, but remains best known as one o...
Stanley Aaron Dashew (born September 16, 1916) is an American entrepreneur, inventor, philanthropist, and sailor who developed many devices in diverse industries, but remains best known as one o...
Susan L. Taylor
Susan L. Taylor (born January 23, 1946) is an American editor, writer, and journalist.
Susan L. Taylor (born January 23, 1946) is an American editor, writer, and journalist.
Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell is an American economist, social theorist, political philosopher, and author.
Thomas Sowell is an American economist, social theorist, political philosopher, and author.
Thug Life
Tupac Amaru Shakur, known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor.
Tupac Amaru Shakur, known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor.
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur, known by his stage names 2Pac, Pac, and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor.
Tupac Amaru Shakur, known by his stage names 2Pac, Pac, and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor.
Varetta Dillard
Varetta Dillard (3 February 1933 – 4 October 1993) was an American rhythm and blues singer in the 1950s whose biggest hit was "Mercy, Mr. Percy".
Varetta Dillard (3 February 1933 – 4 October 1993) was an American rhythm and blues singer in the 1950s whose biggest hit was "Mercy, Mr. Percy".
Vera Beaudin Saeedpour
Vera Beaudin Saeedpour, was an American researcher and scholar who specialized in the study of Kurdish people.
Vera Beaudin Saeedpour, was an American researcher and scholar who specialized in the study of Kurdish people.
Victor Rasuk
Victor Rasuk (born January 15, 1984) is an American actor.
Victor Rasuk (born January 15, 1984) is an American actor.
William Lucas (Michigan)
William "Bill" Lucas (born 1928) was Wayne County, Michigan executive from 1983-1987 and was the 1986 Republican candidate for governor of Michigan.
William "Bill" Lucas (born 1928) was Wayne County, Michigan executive from 1983-1987 and was the 1986 Republican candidate for governor of Michigan.
William Lynch, Jr.
William Lynch, Jr. (Bill Lynch) is an American politician and political consultant, advising politicians from the Democratic Party.
William Lynch, Jr. (Bill Lynch) is an American politician and political consultant, advising politicians from the Democratic Party.
Zeke Sinicola
Zeke Sinicola was an American basketball player.
Zeke Sinicola was an American basketball player.