Notable Black American men

Aaron, Hank (1934-) Baseball player 1 --

Abbott, Robert Sengstacke (1868-1940) Newspaper publisher, editor 3 --

Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem (1947-) Basketball player, author 6 --

Ailey, Alvin (1931-1989) Choreographer, dancer, dance company founder 8 --

Aldridge, Ira (1807-1867) Actor 12 --

Alexander, Clifford L., Jr. (1933-) Lawyer, politician, humanitarian 15 --

Ali, Muhammad (1942-) Boxing champion, civil rights activist, humanitarian 17 --

Allen, Richard (1760-1831) Religious leader 21 --

Anderson, Charles W., Jr. (1907-1960) Lawyer, state legislator, United Nations delegate 24 --

Armstrong, Henry (1912-1988) Boxing champion, minister 26 --

Armstrong, Louis "Satchmo" (1900-1971) Jazz trumpeter 29 --

Arnett, Benjamin W. (1838-1906) Religious leader, educator, state politician, writer, bibliophile 34 --

Ashe, Arthur (1943-1993) Tennis player, activist 36 --

Attucks, Crispus (1723?-1770) Slave, sailor, patriot 40 --

Bailey, DeFord (1899-1982) Entertainer, musician 43 --

Baldwin, James (1924-1987) Novelist, essayist, short story writer, playwright 46 --

Banneker, Benjamin (1731-1806) Inventor, mathematician, astronomer 49 --

Baraka, Amiri (1934-) Educator, poet, writer, publisher, editor, social and political activist, dramatist, playwright, music critic 52 --

Barnes, Steven (1952-) Writer, television script writer, screenplay writer, lecturer, consultant, martial arts teacher 55 --

Barnett, Claude A. (1889?-1967) Journalist, publisher 58 --

Barthe, Richmond (1901-1989) Sculptor 60 --

Bearden, Romare (1912-1988) Artist, writer, art historian, mathematician, social worker 64 --

Belafonte, Harry (1927-) Entertainer, civil rights activist, humanitarian 68 --

Bell, Derrick A., Jr. (1930-) Lawyer, educator, activist, writer 71 --

Bell, James Madison (1826-1902) Orator, poet, political activist 73 --

Binga, Jesse (1865-1950) Banker, realtor, philanthropist 75 --

Blake, Eubie (1883-1983) Composer, performer, songwriter, musician, historian, educator 77 --

Bledsoe, Jules (1897-1943) Singer, composer 79 --

Blockson, Charles L. (1933-) Curator, educator, historian, bibliophile, writer 82 --

Blue, Thomas Fountain (1866-1935) Librarian, organization official 84 --

Bluford, Guy (1942-) Astronaut, aeronautical engineer 86 --

Bond, Horace Mann (1904-1972) Educator, college dean, college president 88 --

Bond, Julian (1940-) Civil rights activist, politician, organization leader 91 --

Bontemps, Arna W. (1902-1973) Librarian, writer, critic, teacher 93 --

Bouchet, Edward A. (1852-1918) Educator, religious worker, community activist 97 --

Boyd, Richard Henry (1843-1922) religious leader, entrepreneur 99 --

Bradley, Ed (1941-) Broadcast journalist 102 --

Bradley, Thomas (1917-) Mayor, law enforcement officer, lawyer, athlete 104 --

Braithwaite, William Stanley (1878-1962) Poet, critic, educator, writer, publisher 108 --

Branson, Herman R. (1914-1995) Educator, physicist, college president 110 --

Brawley, Benjamin G. (1882-1939) Educator, minister, college administrator, bibliophile, writer 112 --

Brazeal, Brailsford R. (1905-1981) Educator, economist, writer 113 --

Brewer, J. Mason (1896-1975) Folklorist, writer, educator 114 --

Brimmer, Andrew F. (1926-) Economist, educator, entrepreneur 116 --

Bristow, Lonnie R. (1930-) Physician, organization executive 118 --

Brooke, Edward W. (1919-) U.S. Senator, state attorney general, lawyer, military officer 121 --

Brown, Grafton Tyler (1841-1919) Painter, lithographer, draftsman, engineer, entrepreneur 124 --

Brown, James (1933-) Musician, composer 125 --

Brown, Morris (1770-1849) Minister, religious leader, civil rights activist 129 --

Brown, Ron (1941-1996) Politician, Cabinet member, lawyer 131 --

Brown, Sterling A. (1901-1989) Poet, critic, writer, editor, educator 133 --

Brown, Tony (1933-) Television executive, producer, columnist, educator, filmmaker, activist 136 --

Brown, William Wells (1814?-1884) Slave, abolitionist, writer, physician 138 --

Brown, Willie L., Jr. (1934-) Mayor, politician 141 --

Bruce, Blanche Kelso (1841-1898) U.S. Senator, politician, educator, orator 143 --

Bryan, Andrew (1737?-1812) Religious worker 146 --

Bullard, Eugene (1894-1961) Fighter pilot, boxer 148 --

Bullins, Ed (1935-) Playwright, theater director, teacher, editor 150 --

Bunche, Ralph J. (1903-1971) Statesman, diplomat, scholar, United Nations official 152 --

Burgess, John M. (1909-) Bishop 156 --

Burris, Roland (1937-) Lawyer, accountant, banker, state official 158 --

Caliver, Ambrose (1894-1962) College administrator, educator, government appointee, writer 160 --

Calloway, Cab (1908-1994) Bandleader, entertainer, songwriter, writer 162 --

Campanella, Roy (1921-1993) Baseball player, entrepreneur, radio host, writer, philanthropist 166 --

Campbell, E. Simms (1906-1971) Cartoonist 169 --

Cardozo, Francis L. (1837-1903) Educator, politician, minister 171 --

Carmichael, Stokely (1941-) Civil rights activist, organization leader, Pan Africanist 173 --

Carney, William H. (1840-1908) Soldier, postal worker, messenger 176 --

Carver, George Washington (1861?-1943) Agricultural chemist and researcher 177 --

Cary, Lott (1780?-1828) Religious worker, missionary, colonizer 180 --

Cayton, Horace R. (1903-1970) Researcher, writer, educator, sociologist, lecturer, journalist 182 --

Chamberlain, Wilt (1936-) Basketball player 184 --

Charles, Ray (1930-) Singer, composer, arranger 186 --

Chavis, John (1763?-1838) Minister, missionary, educator 190 --

Chenault, Kenneth I. (1951-) Corporate executive, lawyer 191 --

Chesnutt, Charles Waddell (1858-1932) Writer, lawyer 193 --

Chester, Thomas Morris (1834-1892) Journalist, lawyer, civil rights activist, military officer, school official, federal government official 197 --

Church, Robert Reed, Sr. (1839-1912) Entrepreneur, banker, civic leader 200 --

Cleaver, Eldridge (1935-1998) Militant, writer, minister 203 --

Clement, George Clinton (1871-1935) Religious leader, activist 207 --

Clement, Rufus E. (1900-1967) College president, educator, minister 208 --

Cleveland, James (1931-1991) Musician, composer, religious worker 211 --

Cochran, Johnnie (1937-) Lawyer 212 --

Coker, Daniel (1780-1846) Religious leader, colonizer, abolitionist 214 --

Cole, Nat "King" (1919-1965) Musician, singer, composer, entertainer 215 --

Coleman, William T., Jr. (1920-) Lawyer, corporate executive, federal official 217 --

Coltrane, John (1926-1967) Musician, bandleader, composer 220 --

Cone, James H. (1938-) Theologian, minister, educator 223 --

Conyers, John, Jr. (1929-) Congressman, civil rights advocate, lawyer 225 --

Coppin, Levi Jenkins (1848-1924) Bishop, editor, writer 227 --

Cornish, Samuel (1795-1858) Religious worker, editor, abolitionist 229 --

Cosby, Bill (1937-) Comedian, philanthropist 230 --

Craft, William (1824-1900) Abolitionist, educator, farmer 234 --

Crockett, George W., Jr. (1909-1997) Congressman, judge, lawyer 236 --

Crummell, Alexander (1819-1898) Religious worker, educator, writer 238 --

Cuffe, Paul (1759-1817) Sailor, entrepreneur, emigrationist 241 --

Cullen, Countee (1903-1946) Poet, essayist, novelist, playwright, educator 243 --

Cuney, Norris Wright (1846-1898) Organizer, politician, entrepreneur 246 --

Darlington, Roy Clifford (1908-1994) Pharmacist, teacher, researcher, writer 251 --

Davis, Allison (1902-1983) Educator, social anthropologist, psychologist 252 --

Davis, Benjamin Jefferson (1903-1964) Communist, lawyer, civil rights activist, city official 253 --

Davis, Benjamin O., Jr. (1912-) Military officer 255 --

Davis, Benjamin O., Sr. (1877-1970) Military officer, educator, government official 259 --

Davis, Miles (1926-1991) Musican, bandleader, composer, arranger 262 --

Davis, Ossie (1917-) Writer, producer, actor 264 --

Davis, Sammy, Jr. (1925-1990) Singer, dancer, comedian, musician, humanitarian, actor 266 --

Dawson, William L. (1886-1970) Political leader, congressman 269 --

Dawson, William Levi (1899-1990) Composer, educator, choral director 272 --

Day, Thomas (1801?-1861) Entrepreneur 275 --

Day, William Howard (1825-1900) Abolitionist, lecturer, editor, printer, educator, minister 276 --

DeCarava, Roy (1919-) Photographer, artist, educator 280 --

Delany, Hubert T. (1901-1990) Lawyer, educator, civil rights advocate 281 --

Delany, Martin R.

(1812-1885) Editor, physician, abolitionist, explorer, army officer, black nationalist, writer 282 --

Delany, Samuel R. (1942-) Writer, poet, lecturer, literary critic, folk singer, educator, gay and women's rightsactivist 286 --

Dellums, Ronald V. (1935-) Congressman 289 --

Denby, Charles (1907-1983) Autoworker, newspaper editor, Marxist-humanist 291 --

DePriest, Oscar S. (1871-1951) Entrepreneur, politician, congressman 294 --

Dett, R. Nathaniel (1882-1943) Musician, composer, educator 297 --

Diggs, Charles C., Jr. (1922-) Congressman, broadcast journalist, entrepreneur 301 --

Dinkins, David N. (1927-) Lawyer, politician, mayor, public official, educator 304 --

Divine, M. J. "Father" (1879-1965) Religious leader 307 --

Dixon, Dean (1915-1976) Symphonic conductor 310 --

Dodson, Howard, Jr. (1939-) Library curator, historian, lecturer, educator, consultant 312 --

Dodson, Owen (1914-1983) Poet, novelist, playwright, director, educator 315 --

Dorsey, Thomas Andrew (1899-1993) Musician, composer 319 --

Douglas, Aaron (1899-1979) Artist, educator 322 --

Douglass, Frederick (1818-1895) Abolitionist, orator, reformer, editor, humanitarian, statesman 326 --

Drew, Charles R. (1904-1950) Educator, scientist, health administrator, surgeon, physician, publisher, athlete, coach 331 --

Driskell, David C. (1931-) Artist, educator, writer, curator, foundation director 333 --

Du Bois, W. E. B. (1868-1963) Writer, scholar, activist, Pan Africanist 336 --

Dudley, Edward R. (1911-) Lawyer, diplomat, politician, judge 341 --

Dunbar, Paul Laurence (1872-1906) Poet, short story writer, novelist, lyricist 344 --

Duncanson, Robert S. (1822?-1872) Painter 347 --

Du Sable, Jean Baptiste Pointe (1745-1818) Settler, explorer, trader 349 --

Dykes, De Witt S., Sr. (1903-1991) Minister, church official, architect 352 --

Eckstine, Billy (1914-1993) Singer, bandleader 357 --

Edmondson, William (1870?-1951) Sculptor, laborer 359 --

Edwards, Nelson J. (1917-1974) Labor union official, civic leader 361 --

Elder, Lee (1934-) Professional golfer 362 --

Ellington, Duke (1899-1974) Bandleader, composer, pianist 364 --

Elliott, Robert Brown (1842-1884) Politician, lawyer, editor 367 --

Ellison, Ralph (1914-1994) Writer 369 --

Ellison, William (1790-1861) Slave, artisan, planter 373 --

Erving, Julius (1950-) Basketball player, entrepreneur, sports analyst, basketball executive 375 --

Espy, Mike (1953-) Cabinet member, lawyer, congressman 378 --

Estes, Simon (1938-) Singer 381 --

Europe, James Reese (1880-1919) Musician 382 --

Evers, Medgar (1925-1963) Civil rights activist 386 --

Farmer, James L., Jr. (1920-) Civil rights activist, educator 389 --

Farrakhan, Louis (1933-) Religious leader 393 --

Fauntroy, Walter E. (1933-) Minister, civil rights leader, congressman, human rights activist 396 --

Fisher, Rudolph (1897-1934) Writer, physician, community leader 400 --

Flipper, Henry O. (1856-1940) Military officer, writer, engineer 403 --

Foreman, George (1949-) Boxer, Olympic medalist, minister, youth mentor, actor 404 --

Forman, James (1928-) Civil rights activist, writer 406 --

Forten, James (1766-1842) Manufacturer, abolitionist, community leader 408 --

Fortune, T. Thomas (1856-1928) Journalist, civil rights activist, poet 411 --

Foster, Henry W., Jr. (1933-) Surgeon, medical school educator 414 --

Foster, Rube (1879-1930) Baseball player, sports administrator, sports organizer, organization founder 417 --

Francis, Norman C. (1931-) College president, lawyer 420 --

Franklin, John Hope (1915-) Historian, writer, lecturer, educator 421 --

Fraunces, Samuel (1722?-1795?) Entrepreneur, caterer, servant 427 --

Frazier, E. Franklin (1894-1962) Sociologist, educator, writer, activist 428 --

Freeman, Morgan (1937-) Actor, dancer, singer, director 431 --

Fuller, S. B. (1895-1988) Entrepreneur 433 --

Gardner, Newport (1746?-1826) Musician, community leader, schoolteacher, religious leader, missionary 436 --

Garnet, Henry Highland (1815-1882) Abolitionist, religious worker 437 --

Garvey, Marcus (1887-1940) Organization founder, Pan Africanist, nationalist, newspaper founder, writer, entrepreneur 441 --

Gaston, Arthur G. (1892-1996) Entrepreneur 445 --

Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. (1950-) Educator, scholar, literary critic, writer 448 --

Gibbs, Mifflin Wistar (1823-1915) Abolitionist, entrepreneur, politician, lawyer, government official 450 --

Gibson, Benjamin F. (1931-) Federal judge 452 --

Gibson, Truman K., Jr. (1912-) Lawyer, boxing promoter, entrepreneur 456 --

Gillespie, Dizzy (1917-1993) Musician, bandleader, composer, arranger, entertainer 458 --

Gilpin, Charles S. (1878-1930) Actor, singer 460 --

Gloucester, John (1776?-1822) Religious leader 462 --

Glover, Danny (1947-) Actor 464 --

Goode, Mal (1908-1995) Journalist, consultant 466 --

Gordy, Berry (1929-) Songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur 468 --

Granger, Lester B. (1896-1976) Civic leader, organization executive 472 --

Gravely, Samuel L., Jr. (1922-) Military officer 473 --

Graves, Earl G. (1935-) Publisher, corporate executive 475 --

Gray, William H., III (1941-) Foundation executive, minister, congressman 478 --

Greaves, William "Bill" G. (1926-) Film producer, director, writer 481 --

Greener, Richard T. (1844-1922) Educator, lawyer, government official 483 --

Gregory, Dick (1932-) Comedian, civil rights activist, nutrition advocate 484 --

Grimke, Archibald Henry (1849-1930) Lawyer, journalist, editor, government official, civil rights activist 487 --

Grimke, Francis J. (1850-1937) Minister, civil rights activist 490 --

Gumbel, Bryant (1948-) Broadcast journalist 492 --

Haley, Alex (1921-1992) Writer, genealogical researcher 496 --

Hall, George Cleveland (1864-1930) Physician, surgeon, civic worker 499 --

Hall, Prince (1735?-1807) Organizer, abolitionist, leather crafter 502 --

Hammon, Jupiter (b.1711) Poet, tract writer 504 --

Hampton, Lionel (1908-) Musician, bandleader, composer 506 --

Handy, W. C. (1873-1958) Composer, musician, music publisher, bandleader, choral director, concert producer, educator 508 --

Harrington, Oliver W. (1912-1995) Cartoonist, journalist, writer 511 --

Harrison, Richard B. (1864-1935) Actor, teacher, dramatic reader, lecturer, elocutionist, railroad worker, bellhop 513 --

Harvey, William R. (1941-) College president, educator, entrepreneur 516 --

Hastie, William Henry (1904-1976) Judge, educator, civil rights advocate, governor 519 --

Hawkins, Augustus F. (1907-) Congressman 522 --

Hayden, Robert E. (1913-1980) Poet, educator, editor 523 --

Hayes, Roland (1887-1977) Concert singer, voice instructor 526 --

Haynes, George Edmund (1880-1960) Social work educator, scholar, organization founder 528 --

Haynes, Lemuel (1753-1833) Patriot, minister 532 --

Healy, James Augustine (1830-1900) Religious leader 533 --

Henderson, Fletcher (1898-1952) Musician, bandleader 537 --

Henry, Warren E. (1909-) Scientist, inventor, educator, scholar 539 --

Henson, Matthew A. (1866-1955) Seaman, explorer, writer 541 --

Herndon, Alonzo F. (1858-1927) Entrepreneur, philanthropist 544 --

Hewlett, James (fl. 1820s) Actor, entertainer 546 --

Higginbotham, A. Leon, Jr. (1928-) Judge, educator, writer 548 --

Hill, Jesse, Jr. (1926-) Corporate executive, entrepreneur 549 --

Himes, Chester (1909-1984) Writer 553 --

Holder, Eric H., Jr. (1951-) Federal deputy attorney general 556 --

Holland, Jerome "Brud" (1916-1985) Educator, college president, diplomat, business executive 558 --

Holly, James T. (1829-1911) Religious leader, missionary, black separatist 560 --

Holstein, Caspar A. (1876-1944) Entrepreneur, racketeer 563 --

Hooks, Benjamin L. (1925-) Lawyer, organization leader, minister 565 --

Hope, John (1868-1936) College president, educator 568 --

Horton, George Moses (1797?-1883?) Poet, slave 571 --

Hosier, "Black Harry" (1750?-1806) Preacher, slave, servant 573 --

Houston, Charles Hamilton (1895-1950) Lawyer, educator 575 --

Hubbard, William DeHart (1903-1976) Olympic track star, public housing official 579 --

Hughes, Langston (1902-1967) Writer, playwright, editor, columnist, lecturer 580 --

Hunton, William Alphaeus (1863-1916) Founder, organizer, administrator, orator, writer 584 --

Imes, Elmer S. (1883-1941) Scientist, inventor, teacher, scholar 589 --

Ingram, Rex (1895-1969) Actor 591 --

Jack, Hulan (1905-1986) Politician 594 --

Jackman, Harold (1901-1961) Educator, model, editor, bibliophile, theater cofounder, patron of the arts 596 --

Jackson, Jesse L. (1941-) Human rights activist, minister, organization founder, speaker, political appointee 598 --

Jackson, Maynard H. (1938-) Lawyer, mayor, entrepreneur 602 --

Jackson, Michael (1958-) Entertainer, singer, dancer, composer, actor, humanitarian 605 --

Jacob, John E. (1934-) Organization and corporate executive 608 --

James, Daniel "Chappie," Jr. (1920-1978) Military officer 610 --

Jarrett, Vernon D. (1921-) Journalist, radio and television producer and moderator 612 --

Jefferson, Blind Lemon (1897-1929) Musician, composer 614 --

Johnson, Charles S. (1893-1956) Sociologist, college president, civil rights leader 616 --

Johnson, Frank (1792-1844) Composer, bandleader, orchestra leader, violinist 619 --

Johnson, J. Rosamond (1873-1954) Composer, entertainer 621 --

Johnson, Jack (1878-1946) Boxing champion 624 --

Johnson, James Weldon (1871-1938) Writer, lyricist, diplomat, critic, educator, lawyer, editor, activist 626 --

Johnson, John H. (1918-) Entrepreneur, publisher, insurance company executive 630 --

Johnson, Joshua (1765?-1830?) Painter 634 --

Johnson, Mordecai W. (1890-1976) College president, educator, minister 635 --

Johnson, Rafer (1935-) Athlete, Olympic medalist, public service worker 638 --

Johnson, Robert L.

(1946-) Television executive, entrepreneur 640 --

Johnson, Sargent (1887-1967) Sculptor 642 --

Jones, Absalom (1746-1818) Religious leader 644 --

Jones, Eugene Kinckle (1885-1954) Social welfare organizer 645 --

Jones, Frederick McKinley (1893?-1961) Inventor, refrigeration engineer 647 --

Jones, James Earl (1931-) Actor 648 --

Jones, Laurence Clifton (1884-1975) School founder, school administrator 652 --

Jones, LeRoi See Baraka, Amiri --

Jones, Prophet (1907-1971) Religious leader 654 --

Jones, Quincy (1933-) Composer, arranger, musician, producer, entrepreneur, civil rights advocate, humanitarian 656 --

Jones, Scipio Africanus (1863?-1943) Attorney, civil rights activist, politician 660 --

Joplin, Scott (1868?-1917) Composer 661 --

Jordan, Michael (1963-) Basketball player 664 --

Jordan, Vernon (1935-) Lawyer, civil rights leader, presidential adviser 667 --

Josey, E. J. (1924-) Librarian, writer, activist 670 --

Julian, Percy L. (1899-1975) Scientist, educator, entrepreneur, inventor 672 --

Just, Ernest Everett (1883-1941) Biologist, educator, writer 675 --

Kay, Ulysses S. (1917-1995) Composer, educator 679 --

Kelley, William Melvin (1937-) Novelist, essayist, short story writer 681 --

King, B. B. (1925-) Musician 683 --

King, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968) Civil rights leader, minister 686 --

Lafon, Thomy (1810-1893) Entrepreneur, philanthropist 692 --

Langston, John Mercer (1829-1897) Lawyer, politician, congressman, diplomat, educator, orator 693 --

Latimer, Lewis Howard (1848-1928) Inventor, writer 698 --

Lawless, T. K. (1892-1971) Dermatologist, philanthropist 700 --

Lawrence, Jacob (1917-) Artist, educator 702 --

Lee, Spike (1957-) Filmmaker, screenwriter, actor 705 --

Leevy, Carroll M. (1920-) Medical researcher, educator, administrator, humanitarian 709 --

Leidesdorff, William A. (1810-1848) Pioneer, entrepreneur, civic leader 711 --

Lewis, David Levering (1936-) Educator, writer, historian 713 --

Lewis, Henry (1932-1996) Symphony orchestra conductor, opera conductor 716 --

Lewis, John R. (1940-) Congressman, politician, civil rights activist 718 --

Lewis, Reginald F. (1942-1993) Entrepreneur, philanthropist 720 --

Liele, George (1750?-1820) Religious worker 723 --

Little Richard (1932-) Singer, entertainer 724 --

Locke, Alain Leroy (1886-1954) Philosopher, patron of the arts, writer, educator 728 --

Logan, Rayford W. (1897-1982) Historian, educator, writer, civil rights activist 732 --

Long, Richard A. (1927-) Educator, writer, patron of the arts 734 --

Looby, Z. Alexander (1899-1972) Attorney, civil rights activist, educator, politician 737 --

Louis, Joe (1914-1981) Boxing champion 740 --

Lowery, Joseph E. (1922-) Minister, civil rights activist, organization official 742 --

Lucas, Sam (1840-1916) Entertainer 746 --

Lynch, John Roy (1847-1939) State legislator, congressman, lawyer, realtor 748 --

Madhubuti, Haki (1942-) Poet, essayist, educator, publisher 750 --

Majors, Monroe A. (1864-1960) Physician, civil rights and political activist, editor, journalist, writer 753 --

Marino, Eugene Antonio (1934-) Religious leader 756 --

Marrs, Elijah P. (1840-1910) Minister, educator, school cofounder, political activist 757 --

Marsalis, Wynton (1961-) Jazz and classical trumpeter, composer, lecturer, promoter, educator 758 --

Marshall, Thurgood (1908-1993) U.S. Supreme Court judge, U.S. solicitor general, civil rights attorney, organizationofficial 762 --

Martin, John Sella (1832-1876) Minister, abolitionist, organization worker, journalist, politician 767 --

Mason, Charles Harrison (1866-1961) Religious leader 770 --

Massey, Walter E. (1938-) Physicist, college president, educator 773 --

Massie, Samuel Proctor, Jr. (1919-) Chemist, educator, college president, writer, entrepreneur 775 --

Matzeliger, Jan E. (1852-1889) Inventor 776 --

Maynard, Robert C. (1937-1993) Newspaper editor and publisher, journalist, reporter, social critic 778 --

Mays, Benjamin E. (1894-1984) College president, educator, scholar, minister, civic leader, public speaker 780 --

Mays, Willie (1931-) Baseball player 784 --

McCoy, Elijah (1843-1929) Inventor 787 --

McCree, Wade H., Jr. (1920-1987) Solicitor-general, judge, lawyer, educator 789 --

McKay, Claude (1890?-1948) Writer, poet, editor 791 --

McKissick, Floyd (1922-1991) Civil rights activist, lawyer, entrepreneur, city developer 795 --

McMillan, Elridge W. (1934-) Foundation executive, government official, educator 797 --

McNair, Ronald E. (1950-1986) Astronaut, physicist 798 --

Meredith, James H. (1933-) Civil rights pioneer, writer, entrepreneur 801 --

Metcalfe, Ralph H. (1910-1978) Congressman, politician, Olympic track star, coach, educator 803 --

Meyzeek, Albert E. (1862-1963) Educator, civil rights activist 806 --

Mfume, Kweisi (1948-) Congressman, civil rights leader, organization executive 808 --

Micheaux, Oscar (1884?-1951) Filmmaker, novelist, farmer 810 --

Miller, Dorie (1919-1943) Serviceman, hero 814 --

Miller, Kelly (1863-1939) Mathematician, sociologist, educator, writer, journalist 815 --

Mitchell, Arthur (1934-) Dancer, choreographer, educator, dance company founder 819 --

Mitchell, Clarence M., Jr. (1911-1984) Administrator, civil rights activist, lawyer 822 --

Mitchell, Loften (1919-) Playwright, theater historian, writer 823 --

Mitchell, Parren J. (1922-) Congressman, civil rights activist, educator 824 --

Molineaux, Tom (1784-1818) Boxer, athlete 826 --

Mollison, Irvin C. (1898-1962) Lawyer, scholar, judge 828 --

Morgan, Garrett A. (1875-1963) Inventor, entrepreneur 829 --

Morial, Ernest (1929-1989) Mayor, politician, lawyer, judge 831 --

Morrow, E. Frederic (1909-1994) Lawyer, television executive, White House aide 833 --

Morton, "Jelly Roll" (1885?-1941) Composer, musician 834 --

Moses, Bob (1935-) Civil rights activist, educator 837 --

Mosley, Walter (1952-) Writer 839 --

Moss, Carlton (1910-1997) Filmmaker, actor, writer, social critic, educator 841 --

Motley, Archibald J., Jr. (1891-1981) Painter 843 --

Motley, Willard (1909-1965) Writer 845 --

Moton, Robert Russa (1867-1940) Educator, writer 847 --

Muddy Waters (1915-1983) Musician 850 --

Muhammad, Elijah (1897-1975) Religious leader, black nationalist 853 --

Murphy, Eddie (1961-) Entertainer 856 --

Murphy, Isaac (1861?-1896) Jockey 858 --

Murray, Daniel (1852-1925) Librarian, bibliophile 860 --

Murray, Peter Marshall (1888-1969) Physician 862 --

Muse, Clarence (1889-1979) Actor, entertainer, composer, writer, director 864 --

Myers, Isaac (1835-1891) Labor leader, entrepreneur 865 --

Napier, James C. (1845-1940) Lawyer, entrepreneur, register of the U.S. Treasury 868 --

Nell, William C. (1816-1874) Abolitionist, civil servant, community activist, writer, historian 871 --

Newton, Huey P. (1942-1989) Political activist, organization cofounder 874 --

Nix, Robert N. C., Sr. (1898?-1987) Congressman, lawyer, politician 876 --

Nixon, E. D., Sr. (1899-1987) Union leader, civil rights activist, railroad porter 878 --

Oliver, Joseph "King" (1895-1938) Bandleader, musician 883 --

O'Neal, Frederick D. (1905-1992) Actor, theater organizer 885 --

Ottley, Roi (1906-1960) Journalist, writer 888 --

Overton, Anthony (1865-1946) Entrepreneur, banker 890 --

Owens, Jesse (1913-1980) Olympic track star, entrepreneur 893 --

Pace, Harry H. (1884-1943) Entrepreneur, insurance executive, music publisher, record producer, educator, lawyer 897 --

Page, Alan Cedric (1945-) Football player, lawyer, state Supreme Court justice, patron of education 899 --

Paige, "Satchel" (1906-1982) Baseball pitcher, coach 901 --

Parker, Charlie "Yardbird" (1920-1955) Musician 904 --

Parks, Gordon (1912-) Photographer, writer, director, composer, musician 907 --

Parrish, Charles H., Sr. (1859-1931) Educator, minister, school founder, college president, activist 911 --

Patterson, Frederick D. (1901-1988) Veterinarian, educator, college president, fund raiser, organization founder 914 --

Payne, Daniel A. (1811-1893) Religious leader, educator, college president, historian 917 --

Penn, I. Garland (1867-1930) Educator, journalist, religious worker 921 --

Pennington, James W. C. (1807-1870) Minister, abolitionist 923 --

Perkins, Edward J. (1928-) Diplomat, ambassador 925 --

Perry, Harold R. (1916-1991) Priest, bishop 927 --

Petersen, Frank, Jr. (1932-) Military officer 930 --

Pickens, William (1881-1954) Educator, college administrator, orator, writer, civil rights leader, government official 931 --

Pickett, Bill (1870-1932) Wild West show performer, cowboy 935 --

Pierce, Samuel R., Jr. (1922-) Lawyer, government official 936 --

Pinchback, P. B. S. (1837-1921) Politician, entrepreneur, newspaper editor 938 --

Pippin, Horace (1888-1946) Painter 941 --

Plinton, James O., Jr. (1914-1996) Business executive, pilot, instructor 943 --

Poitier, Sidney (1927-) Actor, director, producer 944 --

Poor, Salem (b. 1747) Revolutionary War patriot 947 --

Poston, Ted (1906-1974) Journalist, civil rights activist, writer 949 --

Poussaint, Alvin F. (1934-) Psychiatrist, educator, writer 951 --

Powell, Adam Clayton, Jr. (1908-1972) Minister, councilman, congressman, civil rights activist, politician 954 --

Powell, Colin (1937-) Military leader 958 --

Pratt, Awadagin (1966-) Concert pianist 961 --

Price, J. C. (1854-1893) Minister, college president, educator, orator 963 --

Pride, Charley (1938?-) Country singer, baseball player 966 --

Proctor, Henry Hugh (1868-1933) Minister, writer, lecturer 968 --

Proctor, Samuel D. (1914-1997) Minister, college president, educator, public servant, lecturer 971 --

Prosser, Gabriel (1775?-1800) Slave, insurrectionist 973 --

Purvis, Robert (1810-1898) Abolitionist 976 --

Quarles, Benjamin A. (1904-1996) Historian, scholar, educator, administrator, writer 979 --

Randolph, A.

Philip (1889-1979) Union organizer, labor leader 983 --

Rangel, Charles B. (1930-) Congressman, lawyer 987 --

Ransom, Reverdy C. (1861-1959) Religious leader, civil rights activist 990 --

Rapier, James T. (1837-1883) Congressman, farmer, government official 994 --

Raspberry, William J. (1935-) Journalist, television commentator, teacher, speaker 996 --

Reason, Charles Lewis (1818-1893) Educator, abolitionist 998 --

Redding, J. Saunders (1906-1988) Writer, critic, educator 1000 --

Reid, Ira De A. (1901-1968) Sociologist, scholar, educator 1002 --

Remond, Charles Lenox (1810-1873) Abolitionist 1003 --

Revels, Hiram Rhoades (1827-1901) Minister, educator, college president, U.S. senator 1005 --

Ribbs, Willy T. (1956-) Automobile racer 1008 --

Richardson, Willis (1889?-1977) Playwright, writer, director, drama historian, educator, government worker 1010 --

Riles, Wilson C. (1917-) Educational administrator 1011 --

Robeson, Paul (1898-1976) Actor, singer, activist 1013 --

Robinson, Bill "Bojangles" (1878?-1949) Dancer 1016 --

Robinson, Frank (1935-) Baseball player and manager 1020 --

Robinson, Jackie (1919-1972) Baseball player, civil rights activist 1022 --

Robinson, Randall (1941-) Civil rights activist, lawyer 1025 --

Robinson, Sugar Ray (1921-1989) Boxing champion, entrepreneur, philanthropist 1027 --

Rogers, J. A. (1883?-1965) Historian, writer, journalist 1029 --

Rowan, Carl (1925-) Journalist, government official, writer 1031 --

Ruggles, David (1810-1849) Abolitionist, hydrotherapist, editor, entrepreneur 1034 --

Russell, Bill (1934-) Basketball player, coach 1035 --

Russworm, John Brown (1799-1851) Journalist, abolitionist, colonizer 1038 --

Rustin, Bayard (1910-1987) Pacifist, civil and human rights activist 1039 --

Satcher, David (1941-) U.S. surgeon general, physician, medical school president, educator, research center administrator 1044 --

Schomburg, Arthur Alfonso (1874-1938) Bibliophile, library curator, writer 1046 --

Scott, Dred (1795-1858) Slave, litigator 1049 --

Scott, Emmett Jay (1873-1957) Editor, college administrator, political activist 1051 --

Scott, Wendell (1921-1990) Automobile racer 1054 --

Seymour, William Joseph (1870-1922) Religious leader 1056 --

Shaw, Bernard (1940- ) Television journalist, reporter 1059 --

Shirley, George I. (1934- ) Opera singer, educator 1061 --

Sifford, Charlie (1922- ) Professional golfer 1063 --

Simmons, William J. (1849-1890) Religious worker, educator, journalist, college president, writer 1066 --

Slaughter, Henry Proctor (1871-1958) Bibliophile, organization leader, journalist, publisher 1067 --

Sleet, Moneta J., Jr. (1926-1996) Photojournalist 1069 --

Smalls, Robert (1839-1916) Naval hero, state legislator, congressman, customs collector 1071 --

Smith, James McCune (1813-1865) Physician, abolitionist, journalist 1073 --

Spaulding, Charles C. (1874-1952) Insurance executive, entrepreneur, civic leader 1075 --

Steward, William Henry (1847-1935) Editor, publisher, church leader, activist 1078 --

Still, William (1821-1902) Abolitionist, reformer, writer, entrepreneur 1080 --

Still, William Grant (1895-1978) Composer, arranger, conductor 1082 --

Stokes, Carl B. (1927-1996) Mayor 1086 --

Sullivan, Leon H. (1922- ) Minister, civil rights leader, entrepreneur 1089 --

Sullivan, Louis (1933- ) Medical school president, physician, government official 1092 --

Sutton, Percy E. (1920- ) Lawyer, civil rights activist, lecturer, public official, entrepreneur 1094 --

Tanner, Benjamin Tucker (1835-1923) Church leader, editor, journalist 1098 --

Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937) Painter 1099 --

Taylor, Marshall W. "Major" (1878-1932) Bicycle racer 1103 --

Temple, Edward S. (1927- ) Track coach, educator 1105 --

Thomas, Clarence (1948- ) U.S. Supreme Court judge, lawyer, administrator 1108 --

Thomas, Franklin A. (1934- ) Lawyer, foundation executive, humanitarian 1112 --

Thomas, Jesse O. (1883-1972) Educator, government official, civic worker 1113 --

Thurman, Howard (1900-1981) Theologian, minister, mystic, civil rights advisor 1114 --

Thurman, Wallace (1902-1934) Novelist, playwright, ghostwriter, journalist 1118 --

Tindley, Charles Albert (1851-1933) Minister, composer 1121 --

Tobias, Channing H. (1882-1961) Organization official, minister, social worker, civic leader 1122 --

Toomer, Jean (1892-1967) Writer, philosopher 1125 --

Trotter, Monroe (1872-1934) Publisher, editor, civil rights activist 1130 --

Turner, Henry McNeal (1834-1915) Religious worker, emigrationist, educator 1133 --

Turner, Nat (1800-1831) Slave, liberation theologian, insurrectionist 1137 --

Tyler, Ralph (1859-1921) Editor, journalist, government official 1142 --

Underwood, Edward Ellsworth (1864-1942) Physician, minister, editor, civil rights leader, politician 1145 --

Van DerZee, James (1886-1983) Photographer 1147 --

Vann, Robert L. (1887-1940) Journalist, lawyer, politician, civil rights activist, entrepreneur 1149 --

Van Peebles, Melvin (1932- ) Novelist, playwright, screenwriter, director, actor, composer, stock market trader 1152 --

Varick, James (1750?-1827) Religious leader 1155 --

Vashon, George Boyer (1824-1878?) Teacher, lawyer, writer 1157 --

Vesey, Denmark (1767-1822) Carpenter, liberation theologian, slave, insurrectionist 1158 --

Vincent, U. Conrad (1892-1938) Physician, hospital founder, reformer 1163 --

Walker, David (1796?-1830) Abolitionist, protest writer 1165 --

Walker, Leroy T. (1918- ) Educator, Olympic coach, Olympic administrator 1166 --

Walker, Moses Fleetwood (1857-1924) Baseball player, activist, inventor, entrepreneur 1168 --

Waller, Fats (1904-1943) Pianist, organist, composer, singer, bandleader 1171 --

Walrond, Eric (1898-1966) Writer, journalist 1173 --

Ward, Douglas Turner (1930- ) Playwright, director, producer, critic, theatrical company cofounder 1176 --

Ward, Samuel Ringgold (1817-1866?) Abolitionist, religious worker, journalist 1177 --

Warfield, William (1920- ) Concert singer, actor, educator 1179 --

Washington, Booker T. (1856-1915) School founder, college president, educator, community leader, organization founder, writer 1181 --

Washington, Denzel (1954- ) Actor, humanitarian 1186 --

Washington, Harold (1922-1987) Lawyer, politician 1189 --

Washington, Walter E. (1915- ) Mayor, lawyer, housing administrator 1191 --

Watts, Andre (1946- ) Concert pianist 1193 --

Weaver, Robert C. (1907-1997) Government official, scholar, labor and housing specialist 1195 --

Wedgeworth, Robert, Jr. (1937- ) Library administrator, educator, organization executive 1198 --

Wesley, Charles H. (1891-1987) Historian, minister, educator, college president 1200 --

West, Cornel (1953- ) Philosopher, scholar, educator, writer 1202 --

White, Charles (1918-1979) Painter 1204 --

White, Clarence Cameron (1880-1960) Composer, violinist 1206 --

White, Walter (1893-1955) Civil rights worker, organization executive, writer 1209 --

Whitman, Albery (1851-1901) Poet, minister 1213 --

Wideman, John Edgar (1941- ) Novelist, short fiction writer, essayist, critic, teacher 1214 --

Wilder, L. Douglas (1931- ) Lawyer, governor, politician, radio talk show host 1217 --

Wilkins, J. Ernest (1894-1959) Government official, lawyer 1220 --

Wilkins, Roy (1901-1981) Organization executive, journalist 1222 --

Williams, Avon Nyanza, Jr. (1921-1994) Lawyer, civil rights leader, politician 1224 --

Williams, Bert (1873-1922) Entertainer 1227 --

Williams, Daniel Hale (1856-1931) Physician, educator, hospital founder and administrator 1230 --

Williams, Edward Christopher (1871-1929) Librarian, educator, writer 1232 --

Williams, George Washington (1849-1891) Historian, politician, minister, journalist 1233 --

Williams, John A. (1925- ) Writer, journalist, educator 1236 --

Williams, Paul R. (1894-1980) Architect, entrepreneur 1238 --

Wilson, August (1945- ) Playwright, poet 1241 --

Wilson, William J. (b. 1810s?) Journalist, writer, educator, school administrator, activist, banker 1244 --

Woodruff, Hale A. (1900-1980) Printer, printmaker, muralist, educator 1247 --

Woods, Granville T. (1856-1910) Inventor, entrepreneur 1250 --

Woods, Tiger (1975- ) Professional golfer 1252 --

Woodson, Carter G. (1875-1950) Historian, writer, publisher, organization cofounder 1256 --

Work, John Wesley, III (1901-1967) Composer, music educator, scholar 1259 --

Work, Monroe Nathan (1866-1945) Sociologist, editor, bibliographer 1262 --

Wright, Isaac See Coker, Daniel --

Wright, Louis Tompkins (1891-1952) Physician, civil rights activist 1266 --

Wright, Richard (1906-1960) Writer, poet, dramatist, screenwriter 1268 --

Wright, Stephen J. (1910-1996) Educator, college president, organization official, public servant 1272 --

X, Malcolm (1925-1965) Human rights activist, lecturer, organizer 1276 --

Young, Andrew (1932- ) Minister, civil rights activist, politician, ambassador, mayor 1280 --

Young, Charles (1864-1922) Military officer, musician, educator, cartographer, congressman 1283 --

Young, Coleman A. (1918-1997) Mayor, civil rights activist 1285 --

Young, Whitney M., Jr. (1921-1971) Social worker, civil rights leader 1289.