PROFESSION: Military Figure
First African american to graduate from a Naval Midshipman School. First African American Admiral and Vice-Admiral in US Naval History. First African American to command a US Navy warship (USS Falgout) in peace time and w ...
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PROFESSION: Military Figure
First African American physician in the Medical Corps to be promoted to Captain. Also attended Howard University.
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
"Played for the Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, and San Francisco Giants."
Selected by the Montreal Expos in the 3rd round (76th overall) of the 1988 amateur entry draft. (June-Reg phase)
1993 - NL Gold G ...
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PROFESSION: Actor
"Played in the TV shows ""Father Murphy"" and ""Different Strokes"". Author of 2 acts. A founder of the Negro Ensemble Company."
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PROFESSION: Executive
"First African American woman to serve as a Director of a major US corporation, IBM. First African American woman to direct a federal department, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development."
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PROFESSION: Pioneer
First African American woman in nation to serve as a police chief where she served in Atlanta.
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PROFESSION: Politician
First African American to serve as a federal judge in Florida. Also elected as Congressman to the state of Florida.
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PROFESSION: Judge
Served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and Fifth circuit as well as Chief United States Circuit Judge. Also served on the Supreme Court of Florida. Also attended Howard University.
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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.
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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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