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). ...
Posted Monday, October 17th 2005 at 2:14PM
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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 University working on a master's degree in liberal stud ...
Posted Sunday, October 16th 2005 at 11:43PM
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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 coach.
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Posted Thursday, October 13th 2005 at 10:09PM
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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. ...
Posted Monday, October 10th 2005 at 1:26PM
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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 Foreign Agricultural Service in 1965. ...
Posted Monday, October 10th 2005 at 1:11PM
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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 ...
Posted Sunday, October 9th 2005 at 11:36PM
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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 pioneer for Blacks in TV. He has appeared in many othe ...
Posted Saturday, October 8th 2005 at 6:49AM
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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 Dr. Ammons. ...
Posted Friday, October 7th 2005 at 11:02PM
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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, DC and Shell Oil Company while still in his 20's. ...
Posted Friday, October 7th 2005 at 3:05PM
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Profession: Leader/Educator
Former President of now Clark Atlanta Univeristy
(1965-1976)
North Carolina Central University Graduate ...
Posted Friday, October 7th 2005 at 2:52PM
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Profession: Politician (Democrat)
Dan Blue was the first African-American chosen as Speaker of the House for North Carolina. ...
Posted Friday, October 7th 2005 at 2:16PM
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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 ...
Posted Friday, October 7th 2005 at 1:10PM
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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. ...
Posted Friday, October 7th 2005 at 12:55PM
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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 ...
Posted Friday, October 7th 2005 at 12:40PM
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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 currently serving as the Govenor of North Carolina in his ...
Posted Friday, October 7th 2005 at 12:17PM
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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 appeared in movies and many TV specials. Kim attended No ...
Posted Friday, October 7th 2005 at 11:08AM
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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 "Good Times". His art style is unique and recognized ...
Posted Friday, October 7th 2005 at 10:59AM
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