Marquis Bey, Author at

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Marquis Bey graduated summa cum laude from Lebanon Valley College in 2014 with majors in philosophy, American Studies, and English. He is now a Ph.D. student in Cornell University’s English program studying African American Literature as well as feminism, gender, and sexuality studies. His research interests include slavery, philosophy of race, the intersections of race and gender, race and gender performativity, and 20th century African American literature.

Don Davis (1938-2014)

Don Davis was a musician, producer, and banking pioneer based primarily in Detroit, Michigan. He began his music career as a session guitarist at Motown, then switched to producing records and managing a recording studio. By the early 1980s, he became the owner of Detroit’s … Read MoreDon Davis (1938-2014)

Rob Nabors (1971- )

Rob Nabors was the Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. President Barack Obama. Previously, Nabors served as the Director of Legislative Affairs in the Obama Administration, as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and as Senior Advisor to former Chief of Staff … Read MoreRob Nabors (1971- )

Jeh C. Johnson (1957- )

Jeh (pronounced “Jay”) Charles Johnson, a civil and criminal trial lawyer, was the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. Johnson received his B.A. from Morehouse College in 1979 and obtained his J.D. from Columbia University in 1982. Nominated by President Barack Obama in October 2013, and … Read MoreJeh C. Johnson (1957- )

The Pekin Theater (1905-1911)

The Pekin Theater in Chicago, Illinois, was the first theater in the city, and one of the first in the nation, to feature black performers. Iowa native Robert T. Motts, a professional gambler, turned his hotel/gambling saloon into the Pekin Theater. The theater was located … Read MoreThe Pekin Theater (1905-1911)

New York Black Yankees (1932-1948)

The New York Black Yankees was a baseball team active in the Negro Leagues from 1931 to 1948. For most of their career the Black Yankees played their home games at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, although the 1938 season saw the team … Read MoreNew York Black Yankees (1932-1948)