Redd Foxx
Redd Foxx, born John Elroy Sanford, was an iconic American comedian and actor who left an indelible mark on the world of comedy. With his...
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Nipsey Russell
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Born Julius Russell, October 13, 1924, in Atlanta, GA; died of cancer, October 2, 2005, in New York, NY. Comedian and actor. With a supernatural...
WILLIAM HENRY JERNAGIN
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Rev. William Henry Jernagin, born on October 13, 1869, in Mashulaville, Mississippi, was a prominent Baptist minister, civil rights advocate, and organizer of the Washington...
Pamela Suzette Grier
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Pamela Suzette Grier, widely known as Pam Grier, is an American actress who has made significant contributions to the film industry. Born on May 26,...
David Ruffin
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David Ruffin, an influential American soul singer and musician, is best remembered for his remarkable contributions as the lead vocalist of the iconic group, The...
Isaac Myers
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Born free in Baltimore, labor leader Isaac Myers was the son of poor workers. He attended Rev. John Fortie’s day school and at sixteen was...
SOUTHERN NEGRO YOUTH CONGRESS (SNYC)
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Founded in 1937, the Southern Negro Youth Congress (SNYC) was a civil rights organization that worked to empower southern black people to fight for their...
Jewell Mazique
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Born in Georgia, Ms. Jewell Crawford graduated from Spelman College and received a Master’s in African Studies from Howard University where she wrote her thesis...