Clarence Williams III
Clarence Williams III was a highly esteemed American actor known for his remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry. Born on August 21, 1939, in New...
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Diahann Carroll
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Diahann Carroll was an American actress, singer, and model who made a significant impact on the entertainment industry. Born on July 17, 1935, in the...
Arthur Duncan
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Arthur Duncan is a renowned American tap dancer. He was born on September 25, 1933, in Pasadena, California. Duncan gained prominence for his appearances on...
Cathy Hughes
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Cathy Hughes, whose full name is Catherine L. Hughes, is a prominent media executive and entrepreneur. She is best known as the founder and chairperson...
John Adam “Sleepy” Estes,
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John Adam “Sleepy” Estes, often known as Sleepy John Estes, was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He was born on January 25, 1899,...
George Theophilus Walker
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George Theophilus Walker (June 27, 1922 – August 23, 2018) was an American composer and pianist. He is best known as the first African American...
Eddie “Rochester” Anderson
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Eddie “Rochester” Anderson (1905-1977) was an American actor and comedian known for his role as “Rochester Van Jones,” the loyal and quick-witted valet of the...
Charles H. “Teenie” Harris
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Charles H. “Teenie” Harris was a prolific African-American photographer known for his extensive documentation of African-American life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from the 1930s to the...
William Miles
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William Miles (1931-2013) was an acclaimed American documentary filmmaker known for his work in capturing and documenting African-American history and culture. He was born on...
Billy Strayhorn
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Billy Strayhorn, born William Thomas Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967), was an American jazz composer, pianist, and arranger. He is best known...