Clifford Wayne Houston
A Trailblazer in Microbiology and Science Education Clifford Wayne Houston, an esteemed microbiologist and educator, has made significant contributions to the fields of microbiology, immunology,...
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Sammy Davis Jr.
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Sammy Davis Jr. was a multi-talented American entertainer who achieved success in the fields of singing, dancing, acting, and comedy. Born on December 8, 1925,...
Angela Bassett
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Angela Bassett attended the Yale School of Drama and went on to star in the Tina Turner biopic What’s Love Got to Do With It,...
Freeman Hrabowski III
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Paving the way for African Americans of the future, Freeman Hrabowski III was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on August 13, 1950. After graduating from high...
Dr. Charles S. Brown
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Dr. Charles S. Brown graduated in 1973 with (a Bachelor of Science degree) from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia with a major in Physics and...
Sylvia Robinson
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Sylvia Vanderpool Robinson was an African American singer, songwriter, musician, record label executive, and record producer, best known for her work as founder and CEO...
Teddy Riley
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For more than 30 years, GRAMMY’s award-winning, multi-platinum music icon Teddy Riley has embodied the spirit of innovation and ingenuity as a recording artist, songwriter,...
Marla Gibbs
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Marla Gibbs is an American actress, comedian, singer, writer, and television producer. She is best known for her role as Florence Johnston on the popular...
Terry Lewis
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Terry Lewis was born in Omaha, Neb., on November 24, 1956. He met Jimmy Jam while in high school in Minneapolis, at a TRIO Upward...
JAMES “JIMMY JAM” HARRIS, III
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Music producer and songwriter James “Jimmy Jam” Harris, III was born on June 6, 1959, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Harris grew up in Minneapolis where he...