Janet Collins
Janet Collins was a trailblazing American ballet dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the world of dance. Born on March 7, 1917, in...
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J. Mayo “Ink” Williams
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J. Mayo “Ink” Williams was the first African-American producer at a major record label and the most successful record producer of music by black performers,...
Bobby McFerrin
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Bobby McFerrin, (born March 11, 1950, New York, New York, U.S.), is an American musician noted for his tremendous vocal control and improvisational ability. He...
Robert McFerrin
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Robert McFerrin was an influential figure in the world of classical music, particularly as an African American opera singer. Born on March 19, 1921, in...
Charles Evers
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James Charles Evers was born in Decatur, Mississippi to James Evers, a laborer, and Jesse Wright Evers, a maid. He was the eldest of four...
Clark Atlanta University
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Clark Atlanta University (CAU), located southwest of downtown Atlanta, is a private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education. Fully accredited by the Southern Association of...
The Atlanta Negro Voters League
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The Atlanta Negro Voters League (ANVL) was a bipartisan political organization started by Black leaders in 1949 to form a united front to maximize the...
Atlanta Negro Voters League
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The Atlanta Negro Voters League (ANVL) was a bipartisan political organization started by Black leaders in 1949 to form a united front to maximize the...
Mattiwilda Dobbs
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Mattiwilda Dobbs was an American soprano who made a significant impact on the world of opera during the mid-20th century. Born on July 11, 1925,...
John Wesley Dobbs
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Often referred to as the unofficial mayor of Auburn Avenue, John Wesley Dobbs was one of several distinguished African American civic and political leaders who...