PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
Professional Baseball Player. Led league in stolen bases for 6 straight seasons. First player in history to steal 100 or more bases in each of his first three seasons.
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PROFESSION: Educator
"Taught in Chicago's public school system for 14 years. Founded the Westside Prepatory School in 1975. A CBS movie was made titled ""The Marva Collins Story"", starring Cicely Tyson and Morgan Freeman. Received over 42 honorary ...
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PROFESSION: Military Figure
Attained rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army. At the time of her discharge, was the highest rank possible for a woman during that time.
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PROFESSION: Military Figure
Became first woman in the Army to receive the Expert Field Medical Badge. First nurse and first woman to be awarded the degree Master of Military Art and Science at the US Army Command and Staff College. Chief of Corps dur ...
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PROFESSION: Actress
"Acclaimed choreographer. Choreographed Academy Awards. Received the first Lena Horne Award for Career Achievement at the Soul Train Lady of Soul awards. Honorary docortorate from The North Carolina School of the Arts and Howard U ...
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PROFESSION: Author
"Works include her first novel, ""Baby of the Family"" and ""You Should Know Better"". Written articles for the Atlanta Journal Constitution and other publications. Taught at Spelman College, Clark College (now Clark-Atlanta Univer ...
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
Played as an Florida State place kicker for 2 years and FSU basketball team for 3 years. Played in spain and Cyprus before landing with the Orlando Magic.
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PROFESSION: Judge
One of the first African Americans to graduate from Emory Law School. Served as President of Atlanta City Council for a decade. Appointed to Fulton County Superior Court bench in 2002. Taught at Atlanta University's School of Socia ...
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
"Played and coached for the San Francisco/Golden State Warriors. Nicknamed ""The Destroyer"", won an NBA championship as a coach in 1975."
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PROFESSION: Politician
First President of Nigeria. Also attended Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
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PROFESSION: Author
One of the main leaders in the Black Arts Movement. Served in the military for 3 years. Founded the Black Arts Repertory Theatre/School (BART/S) in 1964. Changed his name to Leroi Jones after Malcolm X was assasinated. Participate ...
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
1992 inducted Hall of Fame cornerback. Played for the Detroit Lions in the 1960s and 1970s. Recorded 56 interceptions in his career.
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PROFESSION: Military Figure
"Career spanned 40 years and served in the Pacific Theatre, World War II, The Korean War, and The Vietnam War. Served as President of Prairie View A&M University and Superintendant and CEO of the D.C. Public Schools."
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PROFESSION: Musical Artist
"Born Erica Wright, she is a Grammy award winning artist. Founder of BLIND nonprofit group. Refurbished the Black forest Theater in Dallas, TX."
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PROFESSION: Politician
Former city council member and mayor of Washington DC. Elected first chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Also attended Lemoyne-Owen College.
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PROFESSION: Executive
"Was Executive Editor of Ebony Magazine. Also worked as city editor for JET magazine. Wrote several books. Helped research for the movie ""Amistad""." Also attended Atlanta University ...
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
Played with the Houston Oilers for 16 years. 2003 inducted Hall of Fame defensive end.
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PROFESSION: Educator
"One of 17 children, founded Bethune-Cookman College in 1904 which was originally called Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls. Served as President of the National Association of Colored Women. Was Director of ...
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PROFESSION: Politician
Attorney and US House Representative from Georgia. Served in the Army. He is an Eagle Scout and 32nd degree Mason and Shriner.
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PROFESSION: Pioneer
Renowned for his studies in slavery and former Chair of Yale University's African American Studies Program. Author and publisher.
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
1989 Hall of Fame cornerback.Played in 4 Super Bowls and 5 Pro Bowls. 57 interceptions in his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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PROFESSION: Civil Rights Activist
Helped found a civil rights group that led a sit-in movement intended to desegregate Atlanta lunch counters while at Morehouse.Served as a Georgia Representative and Senator. A founder of the Student Nonviolent Coord ...
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PROFESSION: Professional Sports Player
"Olympic Gold medalist in 1960 and former world record holder in the long jump. Broke Jesse Owens 25 year old record, only to be broken by Bob Beamon's world record jump."
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