Gill Sobers-Outlaw, Author at

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Gill Sobers-Outlaw was born and raised in Seattle, Washington where he attended Garfield high school. After graduating he journeyed to the southern side of the states to attend college at Clark Atlanta University where he studied Psychology. Gill is best described as a funny, charismatic, self-motivated individual who likes a challenge hence the interest in Psychology. Currently he’s a student at the University of Washington with a Focus in Social Science.

Carla Thomas (1942- )

Rhythm and Blues singer Carla Thomas is best known for a series of hit records in the 1960s which garnered for her the title, the Queen of Memphis Soul. Carla Venita Thomas was born on December 1, 1942, in the Foote Homes Housing Project in … Read MoreCarla Thomas (1942- )

LeRoy T. Walker (1918–2012)

“Image Ownership: Public Domain” The grandson of slaves and the youngest of 13 children, sports and education figure LeRoy T. Walker is best remembered as the first African American President of the United States Olympic Committee, serving from 1992 to 1996. LeRoy T. Walker was … Read MoreLeRoy T. Walker (1918–2012)

Archie Alphonso Alexander (1888-1958)

African American engineer, architect, and mathematician Archie Alphonso Alexander was born on May 14, 1888 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the oldest of Price Alexander’s and Mary Hamilton Alexander’s nine children. In order to help his educational opportunities, when he was 11 years old Alexander’s family moved … Read MoreArchie Alphonso Alexander (1888-1958)

L.C. Greenwood (1946-2013)

“Image Ownership: Public Domain” L.C. Henderson Greenwood was one of the National Football League’s most prolific defensive ends. Within his 12 seasons in the League he managed to make 73.5 sacks, had 14 fumble recoveries, and one safety in only in 170 games. He was … Read MoreL.C. Greenwood (1946-2013)

David “Deacon” Jones (1938-2013)

“Image Ownership: Public Domain” National Football League star David “Deacon” Jones was a dominant player in the League. During Jones’ years on the football field he singlehandedly revolutionized the defensive end position. Throughout his fourteen-year stint in the NFL Jones managed to play in 190 … Read MoreDavid “Deacon” Jones (1938-2013)

Gerald “Jerry” Anderson Lawson (1940-2011)

Computer game innovator Gerald “Jerry” Anderson Lawson was born in Brooklyn, New York on Dec. 1, 1940, and grew up in Queens. His parents, both blue collar workers, encouraged his intellectual pursuits. Lawson’s father was a longshoreman by profession and a voracious reader of science … Read MoreGerald “Jerry” Anderson Lawson (1940-2011)

Roberta Flack (1937- )

Roberta Cleopatra Flack was born on February 10, 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Her father Laron Flack was a self-taught jazz pianist and her mother, Irene Flack, was church pianist. At the age of nine her family moved to Arlington, Virginia. There she began … Read MoreRoberta Flack (1937- )