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PROFESSION: Politician "First African American mayor of New York City. Served in the US Marine Corps. Taught at Columbia University. A member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc."

PROFESSION: Executive "First African American member of the NY Stock Exchange. Founder of Doley Securities, Inc. Owner of Villa Lewaro, a mansion built by Madam CJ Walker."

PROFESSION: Musical Artist Accomplished gospel writer and musician.

PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player Played for the Green Bay Packers.

PROFESSION: Educator "Born William Edward Burghardt DuBois. Taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Atlanta University. Became the ideological foe to Booker T. Washington. Wrote the publication ""The Souls of Black Folk"". Was the first Director of Research and Publications for the NAACP.

PROFESSION: Actor Played on the Showtime series "Soulfood" TV Guide named ROCKMOND DUNBAR one of "Television's 50 Sexiest Stars of All Time." From his provocative mixed-media exhibit, “ARTHERAPY," to his guest appearance in Dylan McDermott’s directing debut of “The Practice,” Dunbar is one of

Michael Clarke Duncan is a professional actor who played in movies such as "Armageddon", "The Green Mile", "Planet of the Apes(2001)", "The Scorpion King", and "Daredevil".

PROFESSION: Musical Artist Acclaimed jazz singer and bandleader. One of the first African American singers to have mainstream success. Designed and patented the Mr. B. Collar. Worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, and Lena Horne.

PROFESSION: Pioneer Founder and President of Childern's Defense Fund. First African American admitted to the Mississippi state bar.

PROFESSION: Author First African American Presidential Speechwriter. Terry Edmonds is sort of like the wizard of Oz, behind the scenes making it happen. As a speechwriter for Bill Clinton, Edmonds

PROFESSION: Pioneer First African American to hold position of Surgeon General of the US

PROFESSION: Musical Artist Member of the singing group EnVogue.

Ralph Ellison (March 1, 1913 – April 16, 1994) was a scholar and writer. He was born Ralph Waldo Ellison in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, named by his father after Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ellison was best known for his novel Invisible Man, which won the National Book Award in 1953. He also wrote Shadow

PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player "1985 Hall of Famer. Played for the Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. Stole 938 bases in career. Six time All Star and 2 time world champion. At the time, was only pla

PROFESSION: Executive Founder of Bronner Brothers Beauty Cosmetics.

PROFESSION: Politician First African American to hold post of Attorney General of the state of Massachusetts. First African American to be elected to US Senate after Reconstruction. Only one to be re-

PROFESSION: Politician US Congresswoman from Florida. Previously served as faculty member at the University of Florida.

PROFESSION: Pioneer Was Chairman and CEO of Brown Design Group, Inc. One of 12 children. First in his family to earn a college degree. Served in the US Air Force. Designed the Chappie James Aerospace

PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player 1984 Hall of Fame cornerback. Played for Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders. All AFL Player and Pro Bowl Player. Two world championships. Recorded 54 interceptio

PROFESSION: Military Figure First African American general officer in the DC National Guard.

PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player Was first player taken in 1963 AFL draft. Played for Kansas City. All Star Player. Played in Super Bowl I and Super Bowl IV. 1990 Hall of Fame defensive tackle.

PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player Played for the Baltimore Orioles in the '70s and 80s. Was first Oriole to have 200 hits in a season. Served in Vietnam and earned a Bronze Star.

PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player "Played with the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. Four time Pro Bowler. Was Director of Player Development for the Eagles. Believed to be the tallest (6'8

PROFESSION: Civil Rights Activist Also known as Kwame Ture. A leader of the Student Nonviolet Coordinating Committee and Black Panther Party. Participated in the Freedom Rides and CORE.

PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player "Played with the New York Giants fro 13 years. Nine time Pro Bowler. Two time MEAC Defensive Player of the Year. CEO of Harry Carson, Inc. and Executive Director