Edward Garrison Walker: The son of David Walker
Edward Garrison Walker, the son of David Walker, came to prominence in his own right as an attorney in 1861; he was one of the...
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Khalid Abdul Muhammad: Bold and Uncompromising Warrior
Khalid Abdul Muhammad was the militant spokesman of the Nation of Islam and Chairman of the New Black Panther Party. Born Harold Moor Jr. on...
Betty Lou William: Four-Legged Beauty
Betty Lou William was the highest paid human marvel in history. Betty Lou Williams was born Lillie B Williams in Albany, Georgia on January 10,...
Noble Drew Ali: Founder of the Moorish Science Temple
Noble Drew Ali, born Timothy Drew on January 8th, 1886, was the founder of the Moorish Science Temple of America. The accounts of Timothy Drew’s...
John Hanks Alexander: The first African-American professor of military science and tactics
John Hanks Alexander was the second African-American graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, following Henry O. Flipper; but was the first...
John Singleton: Director of Boyz N the Hood
John Singleton is the African American film director, screenwriter and producer best known for directing Boyz n the Hood – becoming the first African American...
Alvin Ailey: Cultural Ambassador to the World
Alvin Ailey Jr., the African American choreographer, dancer and activist is credited with popularizing modern dance and revolutionizing African-American participation in 20th-century concert dance. His company, The Alvin...
Harry Lew: The first African-American professional basketball player
Harry Lew is best known for becoming the first African-American professional basketball player when he joined the New England League in 1902. Lew played basketball...
Dr. John Henrik Clarke: 20th Century Griot
“I had to work against all the odds to succeed, but succeed I did.” Dr. John Henrik Clarke was a Pan-Africanist scholar and historian and...
John Lee Love: Inventor of the portable pencil sharpener
[dropcap size=small]J[/dropcap]ohn Lee Love was the inventor of the portable pencil sharpener, known as the “Love Sharpener.” Very little information exist about his life, although it...