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Robin Kelley (1962- )

Robin Davis Gibran Kelley is an educator, historian, and author. Kelley was born on March 14, 1962, in New York City, New York, and grew up in the Harlem/Washington Heights area. He participated in the Black Panther Party’s free breakfast program, and attended P.S. 28, … Read MoreRobin Kelley (1962- )

Posted on January 18, 2021by contributed by: Euell A. Nielsen
African American History: African American History: People

Byron Lowell Donalds (1978- )

Byron Lowell Donalds is one of only two African American Republicans currently serving as a congressional representative in the U.S. Congress (along with Burgess Owens, R-Utah), and the only African American Republican in the Florida congressional delegation. Born on October 28, 1978, in Brooklyn, New … Read MoreByron Lowell Donalds (1978- )

Posted on January 17, 2021by contributed by: Carol Sue Janes
African American History: African American History: People

Jamaal Bowman (1976- )

Jamaal Bowman is a politician and educator who became the Democratic Representative for New York’s 16th Congressional District in 2021. Bowman was born on April 1, 1976 in Manhattan, New York City to unnamed parents. He lived with his grandmother in the East River Houses … Read MoreJamaal Bowman (1976- )

Posted on January 4, 2021by contributed by: Samuel Momodu
African American History: African American History: People

Arnold Josiah Ford (1877-1935)

Arnold Josiah Ford was a black nationalist, rabbi, and emigrationist. Ford was born on April 23, 1877 in Bridgetown, Barbados to Edward Ford, a policeman, and Elizabeth Augusta Braithwaite, a homemaker. Ford parents wanted him to become a musician and provided him with private tutors … Read MoreArnold Josiah Ford (1877-1935)

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021by contributed by: Samuel Momodu
African American History: African American History: People

The Lincoln Giants (1911-1930)

The Lincoln Giants were a Negro baseball team based out of Harlem, New York. Two white brothers, Edward and Jess McMahon, established the team in 1911, and employed player, Sol White as their manager. White in turn signed pitchers Joe “Cyclone” Williams and Dick “Cannonball” … Read MoreThe Lincoln Giants (1911-1930)

Posted on December 31, 2020by contributed by: Euell A. Nielsen
African American History: African American History: Groups & Organizations

D’Angelo (1974- )

Raised with strong southern gospel influences, piano prodigy Michael D’Angelo Archer spent his music career restoring R&B music to its former glory. His creative blend of funk and jazz music incorporated the popular hip-hop styles of the late 1990s and early 2000s while earning him … Read MoreD’Angelo (1974- )

Posted on December 16, 2020by contributed by: Julie Quackenbush
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Billie Blair (1951- )

Billie Blair is an African American model who rose to fame during the 1973 fashion extravaganza at the Palace of Versailles near Paris, France. She later left the fashion world to pursue her passion for evangelism. Born to Hattie and William Blair in Arkansas, Billie … Read MoreBillie Blair (1951- )

Posted on December 16, 2020December 16, 2020by contributed by: Alyssa Snow
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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, 2020December 14, 2020by contributed by: Euell A. Nielsen
African American History: African American History: People

Newark Eagles (1936-1951)

The Newark Eagles were a professional negro league baseball team formed in 1936. Abe Manley and his wife Effa, were owners and founders of the Brooklyn Eagles baseball team, established in 1935. The Manleys purchased the Newark Dodgers, established in 1933, and combined the two … Read MoreNewark Eagles (1936-1951)

Posted on December 14, 2020by contributed by: Euell A. Nielsen
African American History: African American History: Groups & Organizations

Gardner Taylor (1918-2015)

Gardner Taylor was a civil rights advocate, social change agent, prominent minister, and leader within the National Baptist Convention. Taylor became known as “the dean of American preaching” and was admired by many for his understanding and teachings of the Christian faith. Taylor was born … Read MoreGardner Taylor (1918-2015)

Posted on December 13, 2020by contributed by: Jazmine Richardson
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