Maj. John Roy Lynch
September 10, 1847 – November 2, 1939 Politician / Military Officer / Lawyer / Author [...]
Florence Mills (Winfrey)
January 25, 1896 – November 1, 1927 Singer / Dancer / Comedienne Florence Mills was [...]
John A. Burr & William F. Burr
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The Black Panther Party
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Martha Minerva Franklin, RN
October 29, 1870 – September 26, 1968 Nurse / Activist Martha Minerva Franklin was born [...]
Leonard (Lenny) Randolph Wilkens
Born October 28, 1937 Basketball Player & Coach / Sportscaster Leonard (Lenny) Randolph Wilkens was [...]
Dr. Ernest Everett Just
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Mahalia Jackson
October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972 Singer / Recording Artist Born Mahala Jackson on [...]
Dr. Mary Frances Berry
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Aubrey Drake Graham
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Lucy Craft Laney
April 13, 1854 – October 24, 1933 Educator Lucy Craft Laney was born free on [...]
Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento)
October 23, 1940 - December 29, 2022 Soccer Legend Pelé was born Edson Arantes do [...]