Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman
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Los Angeles Uprising of 1992
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Percy R. Miller (Master P)
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Edward K. “Duke” Ellington
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Arthur Wergs Mitchell
December 22, 1883 – May 9, 1968 Politician Arthur Mitchell was born to Taylor Mitchell [...]
August Wilson
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Coretta Scott King
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William “Count” Basie
Musician / Bandleader / Composer August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984 William Basie was [...]
Karl Hampton Porter
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Lucy Crump Jefferson
November 3, 1866 – April 24, 1953 Businesswoman / Philanthropist Lucy Crump Jefferson was born [...]
Charlotte E. Ray
January 13, 1850 – January 4, 1911 Attorney / Teacher Charlotte E. Ray was born [...]
Charles Mingus, Jr.
April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979 Musician / Composer / Bandleader Charles Mingus Jr. [...]