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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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 player to steal 50 bases and hit 20 home runs."
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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-elected after Reconstruction also. Served in the U ...
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PROFESSION: Politician
US Congresswoman from Florida. Previously served as faculty member at the University of Florida.
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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 Center for Tuskegee University in 1985. Also desi ...
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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 interceptions in career.
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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.
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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.
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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"") reciever in NFL history."
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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.
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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 of the Fritz Pollard Alliance."
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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 Co in 1971. Authored many books including ""Beyon ...
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PROFESSION: College Basketball Coach
Coached Cheyney State and Temple University. Winningest coach in Atlantic 10 history.
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