Charles (“Chuck”) Edward Anderson Berry
October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017 Singer / Songwriter [...]
Grace Melzia Bumbry
Born January 4, 1937 Opera Singer (Mezzo-Soprano & Soprano) Grace [...]
Madam C.J. Walker (Sarah Breedlove)
December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919 Entrepreneur / Philanthropist [...]
Redd Foxx (John Elroy Sanford)
December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991 Comedian / Actor [...]
Marie Frankie Muse Freeman
November 24, 1916 – January 12, 2018 Attorney / Federal [...]
Leonard (Lenny) Randolph Wilkens
Born October 28, 1937 Basketball Player & Coach / Sportscaster [...]
Richard (Dick) Claxton Gregory
October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017 Comedian / Activist [...]
William Christopher (W.C.) Handy
November 16, 1873 – March 28, 1958 Musician / Composer [...]
Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr.
July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993 Athlete / Activist [...]
Alyce Faye Wattleton
Born July 8, 1943 Activist / Administrator / Nurse / [...]