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Brian Stokes Mitchell (1957- )

Since his first part in a play in Junior High, Brian Stokes Mitchell (originally known as just Brian Mitchell) has been loved by audiences all over the world. He’s left an indelible mark on American theatre and on the lives of many who have participated … Read MoreBrian Stokes Mitchell (1957- )

Posted on February 27, 2021June 9, 2021by contributed by: Deneb Pulsipher
African American History: African American History: People

Alana Mayo (1985- )

Alana Mayo is a film production executive who was born in New York on May 2, 1985. Mayo was raised in Chicago, but she returned to New York after high school to attended Columbia University. She double majored in English and Film Studies, and graduated … Read MoreAlana Mayo (1985- )

Posted on December 14, 2020March 24, 2021by contributed by: Euell A. Nielsen
African American History: African American History: People

Ronald Earle Glass (1945-2016)

Ronald Earle Glass was an American actor and director who was best known for his role as Detective Ron Harris on the long-running cop comedy television sitcom Barney Miller. Glass was born to Lethia and Crump Glass on July 10, 1945, in Evansville, Indiana. He … Read MoreRonald Earle Glass (1945-2016)

Posted on October 24, 2020February 10, 2021by contributed by: Euell A. Nielsen
African American History: African American History: People

Emmanuel Lewis (1971- )

Emmanuel Lewis is an actor and singer, best known for his role in the 1980s sitcom Webster. Lewis was born on March 9, 1971, in Brooklyn, New York. His parents divorced when he was two years old, and he and his siblings were raised by … Read MoreEmmanuel Lewis (1971- )

Posted on August 23, 2020May 19, 2021by contributed by: Euell A. Nielsen
African American History: African American History: People

Nell Hardy Carter (1948-2003)

Nell Hardy Carter was an American actress and vocalist who enjoyed a twenty-five year career in film, stage, television, and the recording industry. Born as Nell Ruth Hardy on September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama, she and her eight siblings were raised a low-income neighborhood … Read MoreNell Hardy Carter (1948-2003)

Posted on March 6, 2015January 4, 2021by contributed by: Michelle Dartis
African American History: African American History: People

Ben Vereen (1946- )

Ben Augustus Vereen, actor, singer, and dancer, was born on October 10, 1946, in Miami, Florida, but while still an infant his family moved north to Brooklyn, New York.  From a young age, Vereen showed a talent in dancing and drama, often performing in local … Read MoreBen Vereen (1946- )

Posted on December 15, 2008July 25, 2020by contributed by: Robert Stirling
African American History: African American History: People

Diahann Carroll (1935-2019)

Actress Diahann Carroll was born July 17, 1935 in the Bronx, New York but grew up in Harlem.  She received her education and her theater training at Manhattan’s School of Performing Arts. At the age of 19, Carroll received her first film role when she … Read MoreDiahann Carroll (1935-2019)

Posted on May 23, 2008July 25, 2020by contributed by: Cassandra Waggoner
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