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- 1. E L James
- 2. E. A. Wallace Budge
Sir Ernest Alfred Wallace Budge was a prolific English author... - 3. E. Augustus Jones
- 4. E. B. Lewis
E.B. Lewis, an award-winning illustrator, has worked on over 70... - 5. E. C. Osondu
E.C. Osondu is a renowned Nigerian author and English professor... - 6. E. Curtis Alexander
"Dr. E. Curtis Alexander is a highly esteemed professional with... - 7. E. D. Arrington
E.D. Arrington, also known as Lois, was raised by her... - 8. E. Ethelbert Miller
E. Ethelbert Miller, Literary Activist, Poet, Educator, Basball Fan - 9. E. Franklin Frazier
Edward F. Frazier (1894-1962) was a renowned American sociologist and... - 10. E. J. Olsen
- 11. E. James West
E. James West is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow specializing... - 12. E. Lynn Harris
Everette Lynn Harris was a successful black author, focusing on... - 13. E. N. Joy
BLESSEDselling Author E.N. Joy, previously known as Joylynn M. Jossel,... - 14. E. Patrick Johnson
- 15. E.B. Goodale
E.B. Goodale, Children’s Book Illustrator and Artist - 16. E.J. Josey
E. J. Josey, author, was the founder of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (ALA) - 17. E.K. Robertson
E.K. Robertson is a LA-born author now living in Richmond,... - 18. EA Luetkemeyer
EA Luetkemeyer, an author informed by his prison experiences, explores... - 19. Earl Conrad
"John Doe is a critically acclaimed author of over 20... - 20. Earl Cox
Earl Cox is a publishing industry veteran with nearly two... - 21. Earl Douglas, Jr.
Earl Douglas, Jr. is a key figure in the music... - 22. Earl G. Graves
Earl Gilbert Graves Sr. was president and CEO of Earl G. Graves, Ltd., and publisher of Black Enterprise magazine. - 23. Earl Lovelace
Earl Lovelace Trinidadian Author, Novelist, Journalist, playwright, and short story writer - 24. Earl McKenzie
- 25. Earl Monroe
- 26. Earl Ofari Hutchinson
Earl Ofari Hutchinson is a renowned author and political analyst... - 27. Earl Sewell
Earl Sewell, a Chicago-born author, studied Creative Writing at Columbia... - 28. Eartha Watts-Hicks
Eartha Watts-Hicks is a prolific writer for various online publications,... - 29. Earvin Magic Johnson
Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a former NBA player born in... - 30. Eboni K. Williams
Eboni K. Williams, born in 1988, is a seasoned media... - 31. Ebony Dawn
Ebony Dawn, also known as Pat Ebron, is a Newark... - 32. Ebony Flowers
Ebony Flowers, Ph.D., is an Author, Cartoonist and Ethnographer - 33. Ebony Glenn
Ebony Glenn is an Atlanta-based illustrator known for whimsical art... - 34. Ebony Joy Wilkins
Ebony Joy Wilkins, Ph.D., is an English professor and author... - 35. Ebony LaDelle
Ebony LaDelle, Author - 36. Ebony Roberts
Ebony Roberts, Author, Writer, Educator, Activist - 37. EbonyJanice
EbonyJanice is a lecturer, speaker, and preacher with a focus... - 38. Echo Brown
Echo Brown is a renowned storyteller, author, and performer known... - 39. Ed Bullins
Ed Bullins (1935-2021) was a renowned figure in American theater,... - 40. Ed Clayton
Ed Clayton was a well-known editor, author, and reporter. - 41. Ed Gordon
Ed Gordon, Author, Award-Winning Journalist - 42. Edda L. Fields-Black
Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black is a Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian. - 43. Eddie B. Allen
- 44. Eddie C. Brown
Eddie Carl Brown is an investment manager, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. - 45. Eddie Conway
Marshall “Eddie” Conway, born in 1946, was a member of... - 46. Eddie Faye Gates
Eddie Faye Gates, a former history teacher and education consultant,... - 47. Eddie L. Long
Eddie Long is the senior pastor at New Birth Missionary... - 48. Eddie Mark
- 49. Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is a renowned professor at Princeton... - 50. Eddie Stone
- 51. Eddy Simon
- 52. Edel Rodriguez
Edel Rodriguez, Illustrator - 53. Eden Royce
Eden Royce is an award-winning writer from Charleston, South Carolina - 54. Edgar J. Ridley
Edgar J. Ridley, Chairman of a global consulting firm, is... - 55. Editors of Essence Magazine
- 56. Editors of Kingfisher
- 57. Edmund Abaka
Edmund Abaka, Author and Professor of History - 58. Edmund W. Gordon
Edmund W. Gordon is a renowned Psychology and Education professor... - 59. Edna Bonhomme
Edna Bonhomme is a historian of science, culture writer, and book critic. - 60. Edna Lewis
Edna Lewis, one of the greatest American chefs, revived Southern... - 61. Edrea Davis
Edrea Davis is a multifaceted communications expert with experience in... - 62. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva is a distinguished Sociology professor at Duke University,... - 63. Edudzi Adodo
Edudzi Adodo, a Durham University graduate in politics, philosophy, and... - 64. Edward E. Baptist
Edward E. Baptist, Professor of History and Author - 65. Edward Kelsey Moore
Edward Kelsey Moore is a renowned author and cellist based... - 66. Edward Lewis
- 67. Edward P. Jones
Edward P. Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, was born and raised... - 68. Edward Roy
Edward Roy, born in 1945, grew up in Harlem, NY,... - 69. Edward St. Aubyn
- 70. Edward Wilmot Blyden
Edward Wilmot Blyden, born in 1832, was a multilingual writer... - 71. Edwidge Danticat
Edwidge Danticat, a Haitian-born author, is renowned for her books... - 72. Edwina Louise Dorch
Edwina Louise Dorch is a Ph.D. psychologist and minimalist artist... - 73. Edwina Martin-Arnold
Edwina Martin-Arnold, a romance author, combines her belief in 'happily... - 74. Efua Traoré
Efua Traoré is a Nigerian-German author, raised in a small... - 75. Egypt Sherrod
- 76. Ehime Ora
Ehime Ora is a Nigerian writer, artist, and priestess of the Ifa & Orisa tradition. - 77. Eileen Southern
Dr. Eileen Southern, Author, Classical Pianist, Historian, and Musicologist - 78. Eisa Nefertari Ulen
Eisa Nefertari Ulen, an award-nominated author, contributes to various publications.... - 79. Ekemini Uwan, Christina Edmondson, Michelle Higgins
Ekemini Uwan, a public theologian and writer, contributes to Hallmark... - 80. Ekiuwa Aire
Ekiuwa Aire is a renowned author known for her captivating... - 81. Ekow Eshun
Ekow Eshun Writer Curator Speaker - 82. Ekua Holmes
Ekua Holmes is a painter and collage artist who uses... - 83. Ekwueme Michael Thelwell
Ekwueme Michael Thelwell made a lasting impact in the United States as a writer, activist, and educator. - 84. Elaine Brown
Elaine Brown, Author, Activist, Black Panther - 85. Elaine Marie Alphin
- 86. Elaine Meryl Brown
Elaine Meryl Brown, former VP Creative Services at HBO and... - 87. Elaine Mokhtefi
- 88. Elaine Pascoe
- 89. Elaine Richardson
- 90. Elaine Slivinski Lisandrelli
- 91. Elaine Welteroth
You seem to have forgotten to provide the author's bio.... - 92. Elayne Fluker
Elayne Fluker is a seasoned media entrepreneur with a 20-year... - 93. Eldridge Cleaver
Leroy Eldridge Cleaver was a writer, political activist, and early... - 94. Eleanor Shearer
Eleanor Shearer, a mixed-race writer and granddaughter of Windrush immigrants,... - 95. Eleanor Taylor Bland
Eleanor Taylor Bland (1944-2010) was a renowned crime fiction author,... - 96. Eleanora E. Tate
Eleanora E. Tate is an acclaimed author and educator known... - 97. Electa Rome Parks
Electa Rome Parks is a successful self-published author known for... - 98. Eli Reed
Eli Reed, renowned Magnum photographer since 1988, studied illustration and... - 99. Eliana Alves Cruz
Eliana Alves Cruz is a Brazilian journalist and novelist exploring Afro‑Brazilian family history. - 100. Elie Mystal
Elie Mystal, born in Haiti, is The Nation's legal analyst,... - 101. Elijah Anderson
Dr. Elijah Anderson is a distinguished Sociology professor at Yale... - 102. Elijah E. Cummings
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings - 103. Elijah Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad, born Elijah Poole, was an influential African-American religious... - 104. Elinor Des Verney Sinnette
Elinor Des Verney Sinnette, former Acting Director of Howard University's... - 105. Elisa Camahort Page
Elisa Camahort Page, a trailblazer in social media marketing, co-founded... - 106. Elise Bryant
Elise Bryant, a Southern California native, is a former special... - 107. Elissambura
Elissambura, Freelance Artist and Illustrator - 108. Elizabeth Acevedo
Elizabeth Acevedo, a New York Times bestselling author, is known... - 109. Elizabeth Alexander
Elizabeth Alexander, a renowned poet, essayist, playwright, and teacher, has... - 110. Elizabeth Atkins
Elizabeth Ann Atkins, best-selling author, actress, TV host, and award-winning... - 111. Elizabeth Catlett
Elizabeth Catlett, Printmaker, Sculpture, Activist - 112. Elizabeth De La Vega
- 113. Elizabeth Dowling Taylor
Elizabeth Dowling Taylor is a PhD holder from UC Berkeley... - 114. Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
- 115. Elizabeth Hinton
Elizabeth Hinton is an associate professor of history, African American... - 116. Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman
- 117. Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth Keckley, born a slave in 1818, bought her freedom... - 118. Elizabeth Leiba
Elizabeth Leiba is a professor, author, business consultant, and social advocate for Black women in business. - 119. Elizabeth Lightfoot
- 120. Elizabeth McHenry
- 121. Elizabeth Murphy Oliver
Elizabeth Murphy Oliver Abney, former city editor and columnist for... - 122. Elizabeth Nunez
Elizabeth Nunez, author, professor, cofounder of the National Black Writers Conference - 123. Elizabeth Ross Haynes
Elizabeth Ross Haynes (1883-1953) was a former valedictorian and graduate... - 124. Elizabeth Savage
Elizabeth Navarette Savage, native of Texas, is the CEO of... - 125. Elizabeth Spurr
- 126. Elizabeth Wein
Elizabeth Wein, a recreational pilot and avid map collector, is... - 127. Elizabeth White
Elizabeth White, Author and Aging Advocate - 128. Elizabeth Winthrop
- 129. Elizabeth Zunon
Elizabeth Zunon is a bilingual artist raised in the Ivory... - 130. Elizabeth-Irene Baitie
Elizabeth-Irene Baitie is a renowned children's book author from Ghana,... - 131. Elle Johnson
Elle Johnson, a Harvard-educated writer from Queens, has contributed to... - 132. Elle Wright
Elle Wright is an award‐winning author of edgy contemporary romance loaded with heat, humor, and scandal. - 133. Ellease Southerland
- 134. Ellen Feldman
Author Bio: James Patterson is a globally renowned American author,... - 135. Ellen Labrecque
Ellen Labrecque is a renowned author and ex-Senior Editor for... - 136. Ellen Levine
Author Ellen Levine is captivated by tales of justice and... - 137. Ellen Mitchell
Ellen Mitchell is a seasoned journalist from Long Island, with... - 138. Ellen Oh
Ellen Oh is a Young Adult Writer, Lawyer, and College Instructor - 139. Ellen S. Levine
- 140. Ellie Crowe
- 141. Elliot Fratkin
Elliot Fratkin, Professor Emeritus of African Studies & Anthropology at... - 142. Ellis Cose
Ellis Cose, a renowned journalist and author, is known for... - 143. Elnathan John
Elnathan John is a distinguished Nigerian novelist and satirist known... - 144. Eloghosa Osunde
Eloghosa Osunde is a Nigerian writer and artist. - 145. Eloise Greenfield
Eloise Greenfield, Children’s Book Author - 146. Elona Washington
Elona Washington, Author, Activist, Publisher, and Survivor of Childhood Sexual Assault - 147. Elsie Augustave
Elsie Augustave, born in Haiti, is a Fulbright Scholar and... - 148. Elton C. Fax
- 149. Elva Diane Green
Elva Diane Green daughter of pioneering Black filmmaker Eddie Green - 150. Emanuel Carpenter
Emanuel Carpenter (E.R. Carpenter), author of “A Job Ain’t Nothing... - 151. Emelda Kia
Emelda Kia, an 82-year-old from New Orleans, is a mother... - 152. Emily Allison-Francis
- 153. Emily Bernard
Emily Bernard, born in Nashville, is a PhD holder from... - 154. Emily Cannon
- 155. Emily Flitter
Emily Flitter is a banking and Wall Street reporter for... - 156. Emily Meggett
Emily Meggett, 87, is a prominent figure in South Carolina's... - 157. Emily Raboteau
Emily Raboteau, author of 'The Professor’s Daughter' and 'Searching for... - 158. Emily Williamson
- 159. Emily Zobel Marshall
- 160. Emma Dabiri
Emma Dabiri, a BBC presenter and The Guardian contributor, is... - 161. Emmanuel Acho
Emmanuel Acho, a former NFL player turned Fox Sports Analyst... - 162. Emmanuel Boateng
Emmanuel Boateng, Artist - 163. Emmanuel Iduma
Emmanuel Iduma is a Nigeria-born lawyer and art critic, with... - 164. Emmanuel M. Arriaga
Emmanuel M. Arriaga, an award-winning author, grew up in Philadelphia,... - 165. Emmanuelle Courreges
Emmanuelle Courreges is a French journalist and advocate for African fashion. - 166. Emmelie Prophete
Emmelie Prophete is an author - 167. Emory Drake
- 168. Endy
- 169. Enid Donaldson
- 170. Enrique A. Laguerre
Enrique A. Laguerre, Teacher, Novelist, Playwright, Critic - 171. Ephraim Isaac
Ephraim Isaac, founder and first professor of Harvard University's Department... - 172. Eric Adjepong
Eric Adjepong is a chef focused on West African cuisine - 173. Eric Charles May
- 174. Eric Deggans
Eric Deggans, Author, TV/Media Critic - 175. Eric Draper
- 176. Eric Fullilove
- 177. Eric Holder
Eric Holder, a civil rights leader and first African American US Attorney General. - 178. Eric Jerome Dickey
Born and raised in Memphis, TN, the author graduated from... - 179. Eric L. Heard
- 180. Eric M. Cooper
Eric Mann Cooper is a New Jersey-based Sci-Fi/Superhero author known... - 181. Eric Morse
Eric Morse is a renowned author with a focus on... - 182. Eric Payne
Eric Payne, a versatile writer and poet, started his journey... - 183. Eric Pete
Eric Pete, a US Army veteran and graduate of McNeese... - 184. Eric Quzack
Eric Quzack, Artist and Children’s Book Illustrator - 185. Eric T. Reynolds
- 186. Eric V. Copage
Eric V. Copage is a prominent reporter at the New... - 187. Eric Velasquez
Eric Velasquez, Children’s Book Author, Illustrator Storyteller - 188. Eric Wilkerson
Eric Wilkerson, Illustrator - 189. Eric Williams
Eric Williams, Author and the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago - 190. Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Author, Professor, and Historian - 191. Erica Campbell
Sure, but you need to provide the author bio.... - 192. Erica Hunt
Erica Hunt, Poet, Essayist, and Author - 193. Erica Kennedy
Erica Kennedy, author, blogger, news correspondent, fashion journalist, and singer - 194. Erica Martin
Ericica Martin, a freelance editor specializing in copyediting and developmental... - 195. Erica Woodland
Erica Woodland is a black queer/genderqueer Licensed Clinical Social Worker,... - 196. Erick S. Gray
Erick S. Gray, an accomplished author since 1997, is known... - 197. Erika Council
Erika Council is a renowned baker, food writer, and owner... - 198. Erika Lee
Erika Lee is a Regents Professor at the University of... - 199. Erika Lynne Jones
Erika Lynne Jones, a children's book author and illustrator, uses... - 200. Erin Crosby Eckstine
Erin Crosby Eckstine is an author of speculative historical fiction, personal essays. - 201. Erin E. Adams
Erin E. Adams, a first-generation Haitian American writer/theatre artist, is... - 202. Erin Entrada Kelly
- 203. Erin I. Kelly
Erin I. Kelly, a PhD graduate from Harvard, is a... - 204. Erin K. Robinson
Emmy-nominated illustrator Erin K. Robinson, trained at Parsons and Corcoran... - 205. Erin Nielson
Erin Nielson, Illustrator - 206. Eriq La Salle
Eriq La Salle is an actor, director, writer and producer. - 207. Ermila Moodley
- 208. Ernessa T. Carter
Ernessa T. Carter is a versatile professional with experience in... - 209. Ernest Barksdale Fincher
- 210. Ernest Crim III
Ernest Crim III is an Anti-Racist Educator and hate crime survivor. - 211. Ernest Gaines
Ernest J. Gaines, born in Louisiana in 1933, is a... - 212. Ernest Gregg
- 213. Ernest Hill
- 214. Ernest K. Aning
Ernest K. Aning, a New York-born writer with Ghanaian roots,... - 215. Ernest Morris
EJ Morris, known as “The Urban Fiction Literary Guru,” debuted... - 216. Ernesto Quiñonez
Ernesto Quiñonez, born in 1969, is the acclaimed author of... - 217. Ernie Paniccioli
Ernest “Brother Ernie” Paniccioli is a renowned hip-hop photographer, known... - 218. Ernie Suggs
- 219. Ersula Knox Odom
Ersula Knox Odom is a renowned legacy writer and author... - 220. Eryka Parker
Eryka Parker is an award-winning book coach and developmental editor... - 221. Esau McCaulley
Esau McCaulley, PhD, is an esteemed author and New Testament... - 222. Esi Edugyan
Esi Edugyan, Canadian Author - 223. Eslanda Goode Robeson
Eslanda Goode Robeson was an anthropologist, author, actress, and civil rights activist. - 224. Esmeralda Santiago
Esmeralda Santiago, a Puerto Rican-born author and filmmaker based in... - 225. Essex Hemphill
Essex Hemphill (1957-1995) was a notable poet and activist, significant... - 226. Essie Chambers
Essie Chambers, MFA graduate from Columbia University, is a former... - 227. Ester Nicholson
- 228. Esther Armah
Esther Armah is a radio host, playwright, journalist and best-selling author. - 229. Esther Cooper Jackson
Esther Cooper Jackson Freedomways Magazine - 230. Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo
Author Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. - 231. Esther Iverem
Esther Iverem is a multi-disciplinary artist, writer, curator, and social... - 232. Esther Phillips
Esther Phillips, Poet and Founder of the Bim Literary Festival & Book Fair - 233. Etan Thomas
Etan Thomas, “The Activist Athlete,” is former NBA Basketball player, Author and Poet - 234. Ethan Michaeli
Ethan Michaeli is author of The Defender: How the Legendary Black Newspaper Changed America - 235. Ethelene Whitmire
- 236. Etheridge Knight
Etheridge Knight, born on April 19, 1931, was a renowned... - 237. Ethiopian Church
- 238. Etta B. Harbin
Sure, I'll need the author bio details to proceed with... - 239. Etta Easton
Etta Easton is a certified hopeless romantic who now writes contemporary romance. - 240. Eugene B. Redmond
Eugene B. Redmond, an American poet and academic, is renowned... - 241. Eugene Robinson
Eugene Robinson: A Journalist and Commentator - 242. Eugene Stovall
Oakland-born Eugene Stovall is a magna cum laude graduate and... - 243. Eugene Williams, Jr.
Eugene Williams, Jr. is a versatile professional with experience as... - 244. Eugene Williams, Sr.
Dr. Eugene Williams, Sr. is a renowned educator, researcher, author,... - 245. Eugenia Collier
- 246. Eugenia Mello
- 247. Eunique Gill
- 248. Eva Clark
Eva Clark, a psychologist and award-winning young adult novelist, specializes... - 249. Eva Rutland
Eva Rutland was a pioneering African-American author who wrote over... - 250. Eva Tremaine
Eva Tremaine, a Queens native and prestigious IT Manager, is... - 251. Evan J. Roberts
Evan J. Roberts, Author, Educator, Mentor - 252. Evan Turk
Evan Turk is an award-winning author, illustrator, and animator known... - 253. Evangeline M. Mitchell
Evangeline M. Mitchell, a New Orleans native and Houston-raised lawyer,... - 254. Eve L. Ewing
Dr. Eve L. Ewing, Author, Sociologist, and Educator - 255. Evelyn Bethune
Dr. Evelyn Bethune is the CEO of History in the Making Coaching Network, Inc. - 256. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham
Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham is a Harvard University professor specializing in... - 257. Evelyn Coleman
Evelyn Coleman, born in 1948, is a renowned thriller and... - 258. Evelyn Collins
Evelyn Collins, Historian and Educator - 259. Evelyn Palfrey
Evelyn Palfrey, a native Texan, is a graduate of Southern... - 260. Everett Hoagland
Everett Hoagland, a Philadelphia-born poet, professor, and activist, is renowned... - 261. Evette Dionne
Evette Dionne, a black feminist writer and editor-in-chief of Bitch... - 262. Evie Shockley
- 263. Evita Giron
- 264. Eware Osayande
Eware Osayande is a poet, cultural analyst, political activist, and... - 265. Ezra Edmond
Ezra Edmond is a debut author, illustrator, and director, known... - 266. Ezra Jack Keats
Ezra Jack Keats (1916-1983) was a pioneering children's book author... - 267. Ezrah Aharone
Ezrah Aharone, a New Jersey native, is a respected author,...