PROFESSION: Military Figure
The first inductee into FAMU's ROTC Hall of Fame. Was Deputy Executive Director and Chief of Staff of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
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PROFESSION: Musical Artist/Producer
November 4
"Puffy" Combs
On this date in 1970, Sean "Puffy" Combs was born. He is an African-American Musician, and Producer.
Raised in Mount Vernon, New York, his father Melvin Combs was murdered in 1973 ...
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
Olympic Champion in 110m hurdles. First African American Olympic bobsledder. Joined the US Army.
It appears that Willie never got the message that sprinter's careers were supposed to be short, particularly in ...
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PROFESSION: Military Figure
First African American general officer in the regular army. Has over 50 years of military service.
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PROFESSION: Actor
"Played in several films, including Spike Lee's ""Do The Right Thing"", ""Let's Do It Again"", ""School Daze"", ""Get On The Bus"", and ""Miss Evers' Boys"""
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PROFESSION: Politician
Held many positions with the Dept of State. Ambassador. Served as Distinguished Advisor for International Affairs at Howard University.
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
"1981 Hall of Fame defensive end. Played for the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers, where he was a defensive standout. All AFL player and Pro Bowl Player. Two Super Bowl wins. Did not miss a game in his ent ...
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
"Played for the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Soxs, and Florida Marlins. 8-time All Star and 8-time Gold Glove winner."
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
"Played for the Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears of 1985 and named Super Bowl MVP. All Pro defensive end. CEO of RLC Resources. Sits on the board of many organizations such as ""National College Foundation"", " ...
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PROFESSION: Actress
Starred in the movies "Set It Off", "B.A.P.S.", and "How To Be A Playa". Also starred in the TV shows "For Your Love" and "Eve"
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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."
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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."
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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".
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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. ...
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PROFESSION: Pioneer
Founder and President of Childern's Defense Fund. First African American admitted to the Mississippi state bar.
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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 joined Clinton's staff in 1995 and worked his way ...
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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 ...
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