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PROFESSION: Lawyer "Taught at Columbia University. Successfully argued the benchmark US Supreme Court Rulings such as Swann vs charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education in 1971 and Griggs vs Duke Power

PROFESSION: College Basketball Coach Coached Cheyney State and Temple University. Winningest coach in Atlantic 10 history.

PROFESSION: TV Personality TV journalist and former weatherman for Good Morning America for 13 years. Emmy Award winner. Former US Army Reserve veteran. Wrote several children's books. An enthusiast and collector of wine. Attended: Hampton University

PROFESSION: Polititian First African American woman to be elected to Congress from North Carolina. Also attended North Carolina Central University.

PROFESSION: Executive "First African American in the South to host her own television show, ""The Xernona Clayton Show"". Worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr while a member of the SCLC. Was

PROFESSION: Executive "Chairman and CEO of First World Communications. Former CEO of Vanguarde Media, which published Honey, Heart & Soul, and Savoy magazines. Former President and CEO of VIBE magazin

PROFESSION: Military Figure First African American pilot of the famed Blue Angels Squadron precision flying team. A very decorated Naval officer.

PROFESSION: Executive President/CEO of Citizens Bank.

PROFESSION: Politician "Former Ambassador to Senegal. Was Director of Andrew Young Center for International Affairs. Was Professor of Political Science at Morehouse. President of Africare, the largest

PROFESSION: Pioneer First African American pilot woman. Encourage other African Americans to fly and refused to fly at shows that did not permit other African Americans.

PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player Professional Baseball Player. Led league in stolen bases for 6 straight seasons. First player in history to steal 100 or more bases in each of his first three se

PROFESSION: Educator "Taught in Chicago's public school system for 14 years. Founded the Westside Prepatory School in 1975. A CBS movie was made titled ""The Marva Collins Story"", starring Cicely Ty

PROFESSION: Military Figure Attained rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army. At the time of her discharge, was the highest rank possible for a woman during that time.

PROFESSION: Military Figure Became first woman in the Army to receive the Expert Field Medical Badge. First nurse and first woman to be awarded the degree Master of Military Art and Science at the US

PROFESSION: Musical Artist Jazz saxaphonist.

PROFESSION: Actress "Acclaimed choreographer. Choreographed Academy Awards. Received the first Lena Horne Award for Career Achievement at the Soul Train Lady of Soul awards. Honorary docortorate from

PROFESSION: Author "Works include her first novel, ""Baby of the Family"" and ""You Should Know Better"". Written articles for the Atlanta Journal Constitution and other publications. Taught at Spelma

PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player Played as an Florida State place kicker for 2 years and FSU basketball team for 3 years. Played in spain and Cyprus before landing with the Orlando Magic.

PROFESSION: Judge One of the first African Americans to graduate from Emory Law School. Served as President of Atlanta City Council for a decade. Appointed to Fulton County Superior Court bench in 20

PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player "Played and coached for the San Francisco/Golden State Warriors. Nicknamed ""The Destroyer"", won an NBA championship as a coach in 1975."

PROFESSION: Politician First President of Nigeria. Also attended Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.

PROFESSION: Author One of the main leaders in the Black Arts Movement. Served in the military for 3 years. Founded the Black Arts Repertory Theatre/School (BART/S) in 1964. Changed his name to Leroi

PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player 1992 inducted Hall of Fame cornerback. Played for the Detroit Lions in the 1960s and 1970s. Recorded 56 interceptions in his career.

PROFESSION: Military Figure "Career spanned 40 years and served in the Pacific Theatre, World War II, The Korean War, and The Vietnam War. Served as President of Prairie View A&M University and Superi

PROFESSION: Musical Artist "Born Erica Wright, she is a Grammy award winning artist. Founder of BLIND nonprofit group. Refurbished the Black forest Theater in Dallas, TX."