Jamarion Rashad Robinson (1990-2016)

On August 5, 2016 Jamarion Robinson, a 26-year-old African American was shot 76 times while at his girlfriend’s residence, Parkside Camp Creek Luxury Apartments, in Atlanta, Georgia. Robinson was killed when members of several law enforcement agencies opened fired during an attempt to serve a … Read MoreJamarion Rashad Robinson (1990-2016)

Pellom McDaniels III (1968-2020)

Pellom McDaniels, the first born of Pellom and Mary McDaniels, was born on February 21, 1968. He was an all-American professional football player who played defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). Although he was a well-known player for the Kansas City Chiefs (1992-1998), … Read MorePellom McDaniels III (1968-2020)

Ernest Houston Johnson (1871-1898)

Ernest Houston Johnson was the first African American to graduate from Stanford University, a young man whose promise of an extraordinary professional career was cut short. His signal achievement at Stanford and the details of his abbreviated life had essentially been forgotten for more than … Read MoreErnest Houston Johnson (1871-1898)