Ralph Ellison (March 1, 1913 – April 16, 1994) was a scholar and writer. He was born Ralph Waldo Ellison in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, named by his father after Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ellison was best known for his novel Invisible Man, which won the National Book Award in 1953. He also wrote Shadow ...
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
"1985 Hall of Famer. Played for the Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. Stole 938 bases in career. Six time All Star and 2 time world champion. At the time, was only player to steal 50 bases and hit 20 home runs."
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PROFESSION: Politician
First African American to hold post of Attorney General of the state of Massachusetts. First African American to be elected to US Senate after Reconstruction. Only one to be re-elected after Reconstruction also. Served in the U ...
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PROFESSION: Politician
US Congresswoman from Florida. Previously served as faculty member at the University of Florida.
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PROFESSION: Pioneer
Was Chairman and CEO of Brown Design Group, Inc. One of 12 children. First in his family to earn a college degree. Served in the US Air Force. Designed the Chappie James Aerospace Center for Tuskegee University in 1985. Also desi ...
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
1984 Hall of Fame cornerback. Played for Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders. All AFL Player and Pro Bowl Player. Two world championships. Recorded 54 interceptions in career.
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
Was first player taken in 1963 AFL draft. Played for Kansas City. All Star Player. Played in Super Bowl I and Super Bowl IV. 1990 Hall of Fame defensive tackle.
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
Played for the Baltimore Orioles in the '70s and 80s. Was first Oriole to have 200 hits in a season. Served in Vietnam and earned a Bronze Star.
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
"Played with the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. Four time Pro Bowler. Was Director of Player Development for the Eagles. Believed to be the tallest (6'8"") reciever in NFL history."
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PROFESSION: Civil Rights Activist
Also known as Kwame Ture. A leader of the Student Nonviolet Coordinating Committee and Black Panther Party. Participated in the Freedom Rides and CORE.
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
"Played with the New York Giants fro 13 years. Nine time Pro Bowler. Two time MEAC Defensive Player of the Year. CEO of Harry Carson, Inc. and Executive Director of the Fritz Pollard Alliance."
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PROFESSION: Lawyer
"Taught at Columbia University. Successfully argued the benchmark US Supreme Court Rulings such as Swann vs charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education in 1971 and Griggs vs Duke Power Co in 1971. Authored many books including ""Beyon ...
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PROFESSION: College Basketball Coach
Coached Cheyney State and Temple University. Winningest coach in Atlantic 10 history.
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PROFESSION: TV Personality
TV journalist and former weatherman for Good Morning America for 13 years. Emmy Award winner. Former US Army Reserve veteran. Wrote several children's books. An enthusiast and collector of wine.
Attended: Hampton University
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PROFESSION: Polititian
First African American woman to be elected to Congress from North Carolina. Also attended North Carolina Central University.
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PROFESSION: Executive
"First African American in the South to host her own television show, ""The Xernona Clayton Show"". Worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr while a member of the SCLC. Was Executive Vice President For Urban Affairs with T ...
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PROFESSION: Executive
"Chairman and CEO of First World Communications. Former CEO of Vanguarde Media, which published Honey, Heart & Soul, and Savoy magazines. Former President and CEO of VIBE magazine. Attended Harvard for his MBA. Serves as Treasur ...
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PROFESSION: Military Figure
First African American pilot of the famed Blue Angels Squadron precision flying team. A very decorated Naval officer.
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PROFESSION: Politician
"Former Ambassador to Senegal. Was Director of Andrew Young Center for International Affairs. Was Professor of Political Science at Morehouse. President of Africare, the largest and oldest African American private, charitable U ...
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PROFESSION: Pioneer
First African American pilot woman. Encourage other African Americans to fly and refused to fly at shows that did not permit other African Americans.
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