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President and CEO of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. based in Durham, NC. It is the nation's oldest and largest African-American insurance company. The company has over 14 billion dollars of insurance policies in force. Speed graduated from NCCU in 1975 (School of Business).

Profession: Politics NCCU graduate Courtney Crowder became the first African American elected as statewide president of the Young Democrats of North Carolina in 2003. He is currently at Duke Unive

NFL - 1989-1997 Allstar Stated with the New Orleans Saints and ended with the New York Gaints. Massey was a standout while playing football at NCCU and graduated in 1989. Currently a College co

Profession: Attorney/Politician Michaux was the first African-American to serve as a U.S. Attorney in the South during the 20th Century. He received his undergraduate and law degree from North Carolina Central University.

United States Ambassador for Central African Republic (CAR). Ambassador Sharpless has a distinguished career in foreign agricultural trade relations, both in Washington and abroad, since joining the

Profession: Award Winning Singer

Former Talk Show Host / Actress Currently has a role in the soap 'Days of Our Lives'

Profession: Theologian/Activist (pictured on the right) Recently elected President of the North Carolina NAACP state chapter. 1985 NCCU graduate Master's Degree from Duke University

Profession: Pioneer Actor/Activist/Director Ivan starred in the big TV series 'Hogan's Heroes' in the 1960's in a time when images of African-Americans were rarely seen on TV. He is deemed a pion

Chancellor/President of North Carolina Central University. NCCU has grown to be one of the largest (over 8,200 students) and one of the most influential HBCU in the country under the leadership of

Profession: Educator/Researcher Former North Carolina Black Teacher of the Year and National Black Teacher of the Year (1989-90) - recognized by The National Council of Negro Women in Washington,

Profession: Leader/Educator Former President of now Clark Atlanta Univeristy (1965-1976) North Carolina Central University Graduate

Profession: Politician (Democrat) Dan Blue was the first African-American chosen as Speaker of the House for North Carolina.

We all remember her big 2001 R&B hit 'Heard it all Before' and her nomination for Score Lady of Soul up against Jill Scott and Alicia Keys. Sunshine sang in musicals and talent shows throughout her childhood but was discovered while she was waiting in line in a cafeteria at North Carolina Cent

Profession: Athlete Played with the NBA Boston Celtics (1957-69). Five-time NBA All-Star. He was a 4 year letterman at North Carolina Central University.

Bishop Eddie L. Long is the visionary and leader of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church located in the heart of DeKalb County in Georgia, in the city Lithonia. Since his installation, New Birth's membership has grown to over 25,000. New Birth continues to impact the community through countles

Michael Easley became the first North Carolina Central University Law School Alumnus to serve as Attorney General for the State of North Carolina. He is current

Kim Coles is a talented comedian, actress and model. She is a native New Yorker. She is best known for her performances in the big TV hits "Living Single" and "In Living Color". She has also appeare

Ernie Barnes is a world renown artist. He is originally from North Carolina and graduated from North Carolina Central University. He did all the art work that was displayed for the 1970's TV hit "Go