PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
First American woman to win 3 gold medals at the Olympics.
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PROFESSION: Engineer
Led the team of engineers that introduced digital cellular technology in the US in 1988 and microcellular technology in 1991.
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PROFESSION: Doctor
The 16th Surgeon General of the US. Was director for the Centers for Disease Control. Former president of Meharry Medical College. Served as chairman of the Department of Community Medicine and Family Practice at Morehouse School ...
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PROFESSION: Civil Rights Activist
Wife of Malcolm X. Received a Doctorate from the University of Mass.
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
Future Hall of Famer. Played with the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens.
Shannon Sharpe (born June 26, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American Football tight end and wide receiver who played 12 of his 14 seasons with the Denver Broncos of the ...
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
1989 Hall of Fame offensive lineman. Played for the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders. Former Head Coach of the akland Raiders. First African American head coach of the "modern NFL era". Four time All Pro and eight t ...
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
Played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s and 80s.
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PROFESSION: Educator
First African American President of an Ivy League school, Brown. Also first African American woman President of Smith College.
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
Hall of Fame football player. Played for the LA/St. Louis Rams fro 20+ years
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Rickey Smiley is a standup comedian, television host, actor, and radio personalitity best known for his prank phone calls.
Smiley is a graduate of Alabama State University. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and is known for informing audiences of his membership in his acts
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PROFESSION: Actress
Starred in "What's Happening" and "What's Happening Now" TV shows in the 70s and 80s. Currently practices veterinary medicine.
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PROFESSION: Musical Artist
Famous opera singer. Performed opening of Atlanta's Olympic Games in 1996.
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PROFESSION: Entertainment
Mother and manager of renowned singers Brandy and Ray J as well as several other artists.
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PROFESSION: Actor
Played in "Do The Right Thing", "New Jack City", "Sister Act", "Spiderman", and numerous other roles.
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PROFESSION: Secretary of Energy
First African American to hold office of US Secretary of Energy. Served under President Ford, Carter, and Clinton.
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
"Played for the New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, and Chicago Bulls during his career."
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PROFESSION: Entertainment
Co-CEO of Disturbin Tha Peace along with Ludacris. VP of Def Jam South.
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PROFESSION: Pioneer
First African American to become Director of one of the 18 institutes of the National Institute of Health.
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PROFESSION: TV Personality
Oliver currently serves as a sideline reporter for FOX NFL coverage, working in games called by Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. She was originally a reporter with ESPN during the early 1990s before joining Fox Sports in 1995. In ...
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PROFESSION: Civil Rights Activist
Born Rosa McCauley, was active in the NAACP. The "Mother" of the Civil Rights Movement.
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