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Clara Mae Ward (1924-1973)
Clara Mae Ward, one of the most outstanding soloists and conductors in gospel history, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on...
Calvin Edouard Ward (1925-2018)
Concert musician Calvin Edouard Ward was born on February 10, 1925, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Effie Elizabeth Crawford Ward, a graduate...
George Watson (1915-1943)
George Watson was a United States Army private who during World War II was responsible for rescuing several soldiers from...
Nine Minutes in May: How George Floyd’s Death Shook the World
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the article below, California State University, Fresno, History and Africana Studies professor Malik Simba briefly examines the life and...
Cori “Coco” Gauff (2004- )
Cori “Coco” Gauff is an African American profession female tennis player, ranked 49th overall by the February 2020 Women’s Tennis...
Lee D. Baker (1966- )
Leading African American anthropologist Lee D. Baker was adopted in 1969 by white parents who lived in Yakima, Washington. They...
Candace Owens (1989- )
Candace Owens is a conservative political activist and media personality that serves as the Communication Director for Turning Point USA,...
Letitia Woods Brown (1915-1976)
Letitia Woods Brown, historian, academician, public scholar and community activist was born on October 24, 1915, in Tuskegee, Alabama. She...
Earl Grant (1931-1970)
Earl Grant was a popular American musician during the late 1950s and early 1960s. He is best known for his instrumental version...
