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David Cortes was born in San Diego, California, on May 18, 1997. His parents are David and Ivette Cortes, and he has 1 brother, Christian. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 2015. He now attends University of Washington, Seattle and studies Economics.

Joseph Charles Jenkins (1914-1959)

Joseph Charles Jenkins, the first African American naval officer, paved the way for the beginning of desegregation in the United States Coast Guard. Jenkins was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1914. Unfortunately, there is little information regarding his childhood. He began studying at the University … Read MoreJoseph Charles Jenkins (1914-1959)

Irene McCoy Gaines (1892-1964)

Irene McCoy Gaines was a civil rights activist and a community leader. Born October 25, 1892, in Ocala, Florida, to Charles and Mamie McCoy, she had one older sister who died while Gaines was a child. Her family moved to Chicago, Illinois, when she was … Read MoreIrene McCoy Gaines (1892-1964)

James M. Evans (1962- )

James M. Evans, a politician and business owner, was the first African American chairman of the Utah Republican Party. He was born to Robert and Beatrice Evans in Orangeburg, South Carolina, in 1962. He graduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in 1981 as the class president … Read MoreJames M. Evans (1962- )

Richard Freeman (?-1851)

Richard Freeman, deputy city marshal and entrepreneur in the early years of San Diego, California, was born somewhere in the Eastern United States. His date of birth and his parents’ names are unknown. In fact, there is little information known about his life before he … Read MoreRichard Freeman (?-1851)

Richard A. Jones (1950- )

The Honorable Richard A. Jones is a United States District Court Judge for the Western District of Washington in Seattle. Jones, the youngest of four sisters and four brothers, was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1950. His father was a semi-professional baseball player and carpenter, … Read MoreRichard A. Jones (1950- )

Lamar Smith (1892-1955)

Lamar Smith, a voting rights activist and veteran, was a martyr in the fight for civil rights. Smith was born in March 1892 to Levi Smith and Harriet Humphrey in Lincoln County, Mississippi; however, there is little information concerning his early life. Smith served in … Read MoreLamar Smith (1892-1955)

Hotel Robinson (1897-1921)

The Hotel Robinson, built in 1897, was one of the first businesses online pharmacy buy seroquel no prescription pharmacy in San Diego County, California to be owned and operated by an African American, and the oldest continuously operated hotel in Southern California. The hotel is … Read MoreHotel Robinson (1897-1921)

Herb Cawthorne (1947- )

Herb Cawthorne, teacher, community leader, and news reporter, was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Roosevelt and Edythe Odrene Cawthorne in June 1947. He is the youngest of four children, including John, Elsa, and Edythe. He attended North Des Moines High School in Omaha from 1962 … Read MoreHerb Cawthorne (1947- )