Psychologist and historian Marvin Dunn was born in an orange grove barn in the Blackberry community of DeLand, Florida on June 27, 1940. His mother, Corinne Elizabeth Williams of Dothan, Alabama, was a housecleaner and cook and his dad, James C. Dunn Sr. of Glenwood, … Read MoreMarvin Dunn (1940- )
Sherman A. James is a social epidemiologist and most notably known for the concept of “John Henryism.” Most recently, Dr. James served as a research professor of epidemiology and African American studies at Emory University. Before arriving at Emory University, he served as the inaugural … Read MoreSherman A. James (1944- )
Melanie Morgan is the current Washington State Representative for the 29th Legislative District representing South Tacoma, East Lakewood, Springbrook, Parkland, Spanaway, and West Fredrickson. Representative Morgan grew up in international locations. She then served in the US Army. She attended Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, … Read MoreMelanie Morgan (1967- )
Dr. Patrice Harris, M.D. was the 174th president of the American Medical Association. Harris was born and raised in Bluefield, Virginia. She attended local schools and West Virginia University (WVU). Harris received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 1982. She continued at WVU, earning … Read MorePatrice A. Harris (1960- )
Dr. Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H. is the 20th appointed United States Surgeon General. With his appointment on September 5, 2017, he became the first anesthesiologist to hold the position of surgeon general. Adams was born on September 22, 1974, in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. … Read MoreJerome M. Adams (1974- )
John Uzoma Ekwugha Amaechi is a psychologist, consultant, and former National Basketball Association (NBA) player. Amaechi was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 20, 1970 to Wendy Amaechi, an English mother, and Jon Amaechi, a Nigerian father who descends from the Igbo people. Amaechi has … Read MoreJohn Uzoma Ekwugha Amaechi (1970- )
A prolific scholar and passionate educator, Dr. Charles Henry Turner made significant contributions to the fields of zoology, entomology, and psychology. Over a thirty-year career, he published widely on not only scientific topics, but also civil rights and education, authoring over seventy articles in total. … Read MoreCharles Henry Turner (1867-1923)
Joseph L. White, known as the “Father of Black Psychology,” for exposing the implicit whiteness in the field of psychology, including education, research, and professional training, was a clinical psychologist, professor, and researcher who challenged the American Psychological Association (APA) by helping to found the Association of … Read MoreJoseph L. White (1932-2017)
Medical researcher, health care administrator, and now college president, Helene Gayle was born in Buffalo, New York on August 16, 1955. Growing up in Buffalo, Gayle was surrounded in an atmosphere of compassion and generosity. Her mother, Marietta, was a social worker, her father, Jacob, … Read MoreHelene Gayle (1955- )
Grace Towns Hamilton was the first African American woman elected to the Georgia General Assembly. She was a lifelong advocate of rights for the disadvantaged and was instrumental in key district reapportionment efforts and Black voter registration that helped bring minority representation into Georgia politics. … Read MoreGrace Towns Hamilton (1907-1992)
