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Claude William Black Jr. (1916-2009)
Claude William Black Jr. was one of the most important advocates for civil rights and social justice in San Antonio,...
Oleta Adams (1953- )
Sultry, soulful vocalist, lyricist, composer, actor, and activist Oleta Adams was born in Seattle, Washington, on May 4, 1953, and...
Eddie Holman (1946- )
Rhythm and Blues singer Eddie Holman was born on June 3, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia and introduced to the piano...
Fred Whitfield (1959- )
Fred Whitfield is the President, Chief Operating Officer, and minority co-owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a franchise in the National...
Henry V. Plummer (1844-1905)
Henry Vinton Plummer was an American Baptist preacher and a chaplain with the United States Army with the Buffalo Soldiers....
Billie Blair (1951- )
Billie Blair is an African American model who rose to fame during the 1973 fashion extravaganza at the Palace of...
Virginia University of Lynchburg (1886- )
Virginia University of Lynchburg was established in 1886 during the 19th session of the Virginia State Baptist Church Convention, held...
Theodore Judson Jemison (1918-2013)
Rev. Theodore Judson Jemison was a civil rights leader and president of the National Baptist Convention. He was responsible for leading the Baton Rouge Bus...
George A. Ramsey (1889-1963)
San Diego businessman and community leader George Ramsey was born in Pasadena, California, one of eight children of George S....
