Black & African American Authors: R (380 Profiles)

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Collage of 206 Black authors featured on the African American Literature Book Club (AALBC)

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  1. 1. R Kayeen Thomas
  2. 2. R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz
    René Adolphe Schwaller de Lubicz (1887-1961) was a French occultist...
  3. 3. R. Eric Thomas
    R. Eric Thomas is the bestselling author.
  4. 4. R. Gregory Christie
    R. Gregory Christie is a seasoned commercial artist with over...
  5. 5. R. J. Boutelle
    R. J. Boutelle is assistant professor of English at the University of Cincinnati.
  6. 6. R. R. Busse
  7. 7. R. Renee
    Bestselling author R. Renee is an artist and poet known...
  8. 8. R. Sporty King
    Sporty King, a New York native, is a successful motivational...
  9. 9. R.C. McDonald
    R.C. McDonald, a Baltimore native, is an accomplished author and...
  10. 10. r.h. Sin
    Reuben Holmes, known as r.h. Sin, is a New York...
  11. 11. R.L. Byrd
    R.L. Byrd, born in Brunswick, Georgia, was raised by his...
  12. 12. R.M. Johnson
    R.M. Johnson, a Chicago-born author and Army veteran, pursued a...
  13. 13. Raakhee Mirchandani
  14. 14. Rachel Eliza Griffiths
    Rachel Eliza Griffiths, Critically Acclaimed Poet and Photographer
  15. 15. Rachel Garlinghouse
    Rachel Garlinghouse is an acclaimed author of several books and...
  16. 16. Rachel Howzell Hall
    Rachel Howzell Hall is a bestselling author known for the...
  17. 17. Rachel Isadora
    Former professional dancer Rachel Isadora transitioned into visual arts after...
  18. 18. Rachel Johnson
    Rachel Johnson, LMSW, MFT, is a licensed mental health practitioner, doula, speaker, and activist.
  19. 19. Rachel L. Swarns
    Rachel L. Swarns, Journalist and Author
  20. 20. Rachel Laryea
    Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea is a thought leader who specializes in race and money, ethical entrepreneurship, and social good.
  21. 21. Rachel M. Harper
    Rachel M. Harper, acclaimed author of novels “Brass Ankle Blues”...
  22. 22. Rachel Montez Minor
    Rachel Montez Minor, Dancer, Writer, Artist, Mystic, Yoga teacher
  23. 23. Rachel Moss
    Rachel Moss Children’s Book Illustrator
  24. 24. Rachel Renee Russell
    Rachel Renee Russell, Attorney, Author of the bestselling Dork Diaries series.
  25. 25. Rachel Ricketts
    Rachel Ricketts is a global liberation leader, Afrofuturist, alchemist, and author.
  26. 26. Rachel Vassel
    Rachel Vassel, a Syracuse University graduate and adjunct professor, has...
  27. 27. Rachel Zadok
    Rachel Zadok is a renowned South African author. She gained...
  28. 28. Rachelle Baker
    Rachelle Baker is a versatile artist from Detroit, MI, proficient...
  29. 29. Racquel Williams
    Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Racquel Williams moved to the US...
  30. 30. Rafael López
    Rafael López, Award Winning Children’s Book Illustrator
  31. 31. Rafael Scott
  32. 32. Raffi Cavoukian
    Raffi Cavoukian, Children’s Book Musician and Performer for Children
  33. 33. Rahma Rodaah
    Rahma Rodaah, born in Hargeisa and now based in Canada,...
  34. 34. Rain Pryor
  35. 35. Rainie Howard
    Rainie Howard is a bestselling author, speaker, media personality, and...
  36. 36. Raissa Figueroa
    Raissa Figueroa is the illustrator of several picture books, including Coretta Scott King Honor Award recipient We Wait for the Sun
  37. 37. Rakim
    Rakim, Author Arguably the Greatest Hip-Hop Artist
  38. 38. Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning author.
  39. 39. Ralph Ginzburg
    Ralph Ginzburg, Author, Editor, Publisher and Photo-Journalist
  40. 40. Ralph Richard Banks
  41. 41. Ramin Ganeshram
  42. 42. Ramon Hervey II
    Ramon Hervey II is a renowned entertainment manager, brand consultant,...
  43. 43. Ramon Price
    Sure, but you haven't provided the author's bio. Please provide...
  44. 44. Ran Walker
    Ran Walker, award-winning author of 30 books and 2019 Indie...
  45. 45. Randal Maurice Jelks
    Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks is a Professor at the University...
  46. 46. Randal Pinkett
    Dr. Randal Pinkett is an entrepreneur, author, and scholar. He...
  47. 47. Randall B. Hamud
  48. 48. Randall Horton
    Randall Horton, Poet, Professor, and Performer
  49. 49. Randall Kenan
    Randall Kenan (1963-2020) was a notable author and professor born...
  50. 50. Randall Kennedy
    Randall L. Kennedy, a law professor and author, is currently...
  51. 51. Randall Robinson
    Randall Robinson (1941-2023) was a best-selling author and founder of...
  52. 52. Randall Woodfin
    Randall Woodfin, after serving on the Birmingham Board of Education, ran for mayor, won an upset victory.
  53. 53. Randee St. Nicholas
    Randee St. Nicholas, Photographer
  54. 54. Randell Pearson
    Randell Pearson, a Jersey City native and Brooklyn-raised graphic designer...
  55. 55. Randi Pink
    Randi Pink, a Southern-raised author, debuted with “Into White.” She...
  56. 56. Randy DuBurke
  57. 57. Randy Kearse
    Randy Kearse, a Positive Life Strategist, uses his experience as...
  58. 58. Randy Krehbiel
    Randy Krehbiel is a seasoned reporter for the Tulsa World,...
  59. 59. Randy Weston
    Pianist, composer, and bandleader Randy Weston was one of the world’s most influential jazz musicians and a remarkable storyteller
  60. 60. Raneissa Baker
    Raneissa Baker is an acclaimed author known for her captivating...
  61. 61. Raoul Peck
    Raoul Peck, Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker
  62. 62. Raphael David
    The author bio is missing from your request. Could you...
  63. 63. Raphael G. Warnock
    Reverend Dr. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock, Author
  64. 64. Raquel Cepeda
    Raquel Cepeda, Dominiyorkan Author
  65. 65. Ras Baraka
    Mayor of Newark, NJ, Educator, Poet, Activist
  66. 66. Ras E.S.P McPherson
    Ras E.S.P McPherson is a distinguished author with a unique...
  67. 67. Rashad Harrison
    Rashad Harrison, a skilled writer educated at San Francisco State,...
  68. 68. Rashad Phillips
    Rashad Phillips is a former professional basketball player and author.
  69. 69. Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm
    Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm is a author, playwright and the founder of Candace Magazine
  70. 70. Rasheedah Phillips
    Rasheedah Phillips, Esq. is the Managing Attorney of the Landlord-Tenant...
  71. 71. Rashid Darden
    Rashid Darden, a renowned novelist, is celebrated for his trilogy...
  72. 72. Rashida Aisha Ali
    Rashida Aisha Ali, an author, artist, and educator, specializes in...
  73. 73. Rashidah Ismaili
  74. 74. Raúl the Third
    Raúl the Third, Artist, Illustrator
  75. 75. Raven Leilani
    Raven Leilani, an accomplished author featured in numerous publications, is...
  76. 76. Raven Symone
  77. 77. Ravi Coltrane
    Ravi Coltrane is an acclaimed jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.
  78. 78. Ravi Howard
    avi Howard, Author, Writer, Producer
  79. 79. Rawn James Jr.
  80. 80. RAWSISTAZ
    The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers were a group of 13 women, including...
  81. 81. Ray Anthony Shepard
    Ray Anthony Shepard, a former teacher and retired editor-in-chief, used...
  82. 82. Ray Billingsley
    Ray Billingsley, creator of the comic strip “Curtis”, draws upon his personal experiences and urban life for inspiration.
  83. 83. Ray Charles Robinson Jr.
    Ray Charles Robinson Jr., born in 1955, is the son...
  84. 84. Ray’Chel Wilson
    Ray’Chel Wilson, an award-winning teacher and entrepreneur, focuses on educating...
  85. 85. Raymond A. Winbush
    Raymond A. Winbush, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Urban...
  86. 86. Raymond Antrobus
    Raymond Antrobus, London-born author of English-Jamaican heritage, winner of the...
  87. 87. Raymond Arsenault
  88. 88. Raymond Baker
    Raymond Baker, a new author with Good2go Publishing since Jan...
  89. 89. Reagan E. J. Jackson
    Reagan E. J. Jackson is an accomplished writer, educator, international...
  90. 90. Reality Way
    Reality Way, a Queens-born author, faced several life obstacles leading...
  91. 91. Rebecca Carroll
    Rebecca Carroll is a cultural critic at WNYC, host of...
  92. 92. Rebecca Hall
    Rebecca Hall, JD, PhD, is a scholar, activist, and educator...
  93. 93. Rebecca Larsen
  94. 94. Rebecca Moore
    Rebecca Moore is a contemporary wellness guide, author, and yogini.
  95. 95. Rebecca Skloot
  96. 96. Rebecca Walker
    Rebecca Walker, born Leventhal, is a renowned writer, feminist, and...
  97. 97. Rebel Girls
    Rebel Girls is an empowerment brand that inspires girls globally...
  98. 98. Reclamation Project
    The author discusses the reluctance of white communities to acknowledge...
  99. 99. Regena Bryant
    Author Regena Bryant honored a pact with her nephew, resulting...
  100. 100. Regena Hoye
  101. 101. Regenia Wright
  102. 102. Reggie Brown
    Reggie Brown, Artist and Illustrator
  103. 103. Reggie Love
  104. 104. Reggie Tuggle
    Rev. Reggie Tuggle, a scholar, pastor, civil rights leader, and...
  105. 105. Regie Gibson
  106. 106. Regina Abraham
    Regina Abraham, a Harlem-based Academic Intervention Coordinator, is an educational...
  107. 107. Regina Black
    Regina Black, a former civil litigator and current law school...
  108. 108. Regina Brooks
    Regina Brooks, Author & Founder Of Serendipity Literary Agency LLC
  109. 109. Regina Carter
  110. 110. Regina Hanson
    Regina Hanson, born in Jamaica, is an award-winning author known...
  111. 111. Regina Porter
  112. 112. Regina Tisdale
    Regina Tisdale is the widow of Wayman Tisdale, a renowned...
  113. 113. Reginald C. Adams
    Reginald C. Adams is a Houston-based public artist known for...
  114. 114. Reginald Dwayne Betts
    Reginald Dwayne Betts, a poet and legal scholar, transformed his...
  115. 115. Reginald F. Lewis
    Reginald F. Lewis (1942-1993) was an influential American businessman, known...
  116. 116. Reginald Harris
    Reginald Harris, a noted poet and IT Director at Poets...
  117. 117. Reginald L. Hall
  118. 118. Reginald Major
  119. 119. Reginald Martin
    Dr. Reginald Martin, a prolific author and youngest full professor...
  120. 120. Reginald McKnight
  121. 121. Reign
  122. 122. Reina Diosa
    Reina Diosa, a graduate of Morgan State University in creative...
  123. 123. Relentless Aaron
  124. 124. Remi Adeleke
    Remi Adeleke, Filmmaker, Memoirist, and former Navy SEAL
  125. 125. Remi Blackwood
  126. 126. Remica Bingham-Risher
    Remica Bingham-Risher, an esteemed Affrilachian poet and Cave Canem fellow,...
  127. 127. Rena Barron
    Alabama-born author Rena Barron, known for her imaginative stories of...
  128. 128. Renata Cherlise
    Renata Cherlise is a research-based visual artist examining themes of...
  129. 129. René Maran
    René Maran (1887-1960) was a French Guyanese poet and novelist....
  130. 130. Renée Allen McCoy
    Renée Allen McCoy, a South Carolina native, now resides in...
  131. 131. Renee Daniel Flagler
    Renee Daniel Flagler, Author & Founder Aspicomm Media
  132. 132. Renee Gladman
    Renee Gladman is a renowned writer and artist, known for...
  133. 133. Renee K. Harrison
    Renee K. Harrison is an associate professor at Howard University...
  134. 134. Renee Prewitt Killingsworth
    Renee Prewitt Killingsworth, a Chicago native with over 15 years...
  135. 135. Renee Swindle
    Renee Swindle, a California native and author of several novels,...
  136. 136. Renée Watson
    Renée Watson, Writer, Performer, Educator
  137. 137. Reni K. Amayo
    Reni K. Amayo, a London-born author of Nigerian descent, channels...
  138. 138. Renina Jarmon
    Renina Jarmon is an author, college instructor, and PhD candidate...
  139. 139. Reniqua Allen
    Reniqua Allen, an Eisner Fellow at the Nation Institute, has...
  140. 140. Renita Bryant
    Renita Bryant author and founder of Mynd Matters Publishing and SightsSet Consulting
  141. 141. Renita J. Weems
    Renita J. Weems is an Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible...
  142. 142. ReShonda Tate Billingsley
    ReShonda Tate Billingsley is a former reporter and national bestselling...
  143. 143. Resmaa Menakem
    Resmaa Menakem is a nationally recognized leader in diversity, strategic planning, and trauma therapy.
  144. 144. Retha Powers
  145. 145. Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
    Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., a Philadelphia native, is...
  146. 146. Reviewer Assigned
  147. 147. Reviewer to be Assigned
  148. 148. Reyhana Ismail
    Reyhana Ismail is a designer and illustrator
  149. 149. Reyna Biddy
    Reyna Biddy, a Los Angeles-based spoken word poet and author,...
  150. 150. Reynaldo Anderson
  151. 151. Reynold Ruffins
    Reynold Ruffins, a renowned illustrator and professor, has received prestigious...
  152. 152. Reza Aslan
  153. 153. Rheeda Walker
    Dr. Rheeda Walker, Author, Speaker, Psychologist, Researcher
  154. 154. Rhiannon Giddens
    Rhiannon Giddens, a multi-award-winning musician, author, MacArthur Fellow and Pulitzer...
  155. 155. Rhiannon Richardson
    Rhiannon Richardson, author of YA rom-com The Meet-Cute Project, is...
  156. 156. Rhonda Byrne
    Sure, I'd be happy to help you with that. However,...
  157. 157. Rhonda Cobham-Sander
  158. 158. Rhonda Eason
  159. 159. Rhonda M. Lawson
    Award-winning author, journalist, and founder of Meet The World Image Solutions, Rhonda M. Lawson
  160. 160. Rhonda Marks
  161. 161. Rhonda McKnight
    Rhonda McKnight, Author and Owner of Legacy Editing and Urban Christian Fiction Today
  162. 162. Rhone Fraser
    Rhone Fraser, Ph.D.: Cultural Critic, Bibliophile, and Dramatist
  163. 163. Ric Murphy
    Ric Murphy, an award-winning author and historian from Boston, specializes...
  164. 164. Rich Benjamin
    Rich Benjamin is a cultural anthropologist
  165. 165. Richard B. Moore
    Richard Benjamin Moore was an influential civil rights activist and...
  166. 166. Richard Bruce Nugent
    Richard Bruce Nugent, a notable figure in the Harlem Renaissance,...
  167. 167. Richard C. Loban
    Richard C. Loban, a New York native, now resides in...
  168. 168. Richard Conyngham
    Richard Conyngham, author and creative director of All Rise, is...
  169. 169. Richard Dry
  170. 170. Richard Fonzi
  171. 171. Richard Griswold del Castillo
  172. 172. Richard Jackson
    Richard Jackson, acclaimed author of children's books like “Have A...
  173. 173. Richard Jeanty
    Richard Jeanty – National Bestselling Author, Activist & Publisher
  174. 174. Richard Kigel
    Richard Kigel is an experienced literacy professional and veteran teacher...
  175. 175. Richard Morris
    Richard A. Morris is a Harvard Business School alumnus, Vietnam...
  176. 176. Richard Murray
    Richard Murray is a writer, illustrator, and computer programmer.
  177. 177. Richard Powers
  178. 178. Richard Prince
    Richard Prince, a veteran journalist and recipient of the Ida...
  179. 179. Richard Pryor
  180. 180. Richard Rothstein
    Richard Rothstein is a renowned researcher at the Economic Policy...
  181. 181. Richard Sobol
    Sure, I'd be happy to assist. However, the author bio...
  182. 182. Richard Thompson Ford
  183. 183. Richard Toliver
  184. 184. Richard Wesley
    Richard Wesley, born in 1945, is a celebrated playwright, screenwriter,...
  185. 185. Richard Wilhelm
    Richard Wilhelm was a German sinologist, theologian, and missionary, celebrated for his of Chinese philosophical and religious texts into German.
  186. 186. Richard Williams
    Richard Williams - Tennis Coach
  187. 187. Richard Wolffe
  188. 188. Richard Wormser
  189. 189. Richard Wright
    Richard Nathaniel Wright (1908-1960), born in poverty and racial discrimination...
  190. 190. Rick Malone
    Rick Malone, a senior communication specialist from Memphis, has 15+...
  191. 191. Rick Rigsby
    Rick Rigsby, Ph.D., is a renowned motivational speaker, author, and...
  192. 192. Rick Ross
    "Born in 1976, Rick Ross, also known as William Leonard...
  193. 193. Rick Wallace
    Dr. Rick Wallace, Ph.D., Psy.D. is an Entrepreneur and Author
  194. 194. Rickey Fayne
    Rickey Fayne is a fiction writer from rural West Tennessee
  195. 195. Rickey Laurentiis
  196. 196. Rikki Dixon
    Pat Tucker is an accomplished author writing under multiple pseudonyms,...
  197. 197. Rilla Askew
    Rilla Askew is an award-winning author recognized by the American...
  198. 198. Rimma Onoseta
    Rimma Onoseta is a Nigerian author known for exploring identity...
  199. 199. Rina Gray
    Sharina Harris, writing under the pseudonym Rina Gray, is a...
  200. 200. Rinna Evelyn Wolfe
    "James Thompson, a renowned scholar, has written numerous academic articles...
  201. 201. Rio Cortez
    Rio Cortez is a Pushcart-nominated poet and writer, recognized with...
  202. 202. Rion Amilcar Scott
    Rion Amilcar Scott, a celebrated author, has been published in...
  203. 203. Rique Johnson
  204. 204. Risque
  205. 205. Rita Daniels
    Rita Daniels is the great-great-great grandniece of Harriet Tubman.
  206. 206. Rita Dove
    Rita Dove, Award Winning Poet and Author
  207. 207. Rita Lorraine Hubbard
    Rita Lorraine Hubbard is a renowned author of nonfiction books...
  208. 208. Rita Williams
  209. 209. Rita Williams-Garcia
    Rita Williams-Garcia, a PEN/Norma Klein Award winner, is known for...
  210. 210. Rita Woods
    Rita Woods is a family doctor, wellness center director, and author.
  211. 211. Rivers Solomon
    Rivers Solomon, Author, Afrofuturist
  212. 212. RJ Smith
  213. 213. RJ Young
    RJ Young is a renowned author, known for 'Let It...
  214. 214. Rob Cameron
    Rob Cameron, is a teacher, linguist, and writer.
  215. 215. Rob Franklin
    Rob Franklin is a writer of fiction and poetry, and a cofounder of Art for Black Lives.
  216. 216. Rob Kenner
    Rob Kenner is a key figure in hip hop publishing,...
  217. 217. Rob Ruck
  218. 218. Robb Armstrong
    Robb Armstrong, one of four African-American syndicated cartoonists in the...
  219. 219. Robbie Montgomery
    Robbie Montgomery, “Miss Robbie,” is a former professional singer who...
  220. 220. Robert Antoni
  221. 221. Robert Coles
    Robert Coles is a literary scholar & poet.
  222. 222. Robert D. San Souci
  223. 223. Robert de la Chevotiere
    Robert de la Chevotiere was a Barbadian poet and educator.
  224. 224. Robert Deane Pharr
    Robert Deane Pharr, born 1916, was a Virginia Union University...
  225. 225. Robert Edgerton
    Robert B. Edgerton is a professor at UCLA's Departments of...
  226. 226. Robert F. Reid-Pharr
    Robert F. Reid-Pharr is a Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University and Author
  227. 227. Robert F. Smith
    Robert F. Smith is an American investor, philanthropist and entrepreneur. He leads Vista Equity Partners, a global technology investor that specializes in enterprise software.
  228. 228. Robert F. Williams
    Robert F. Williams, civil rights leader, author, and advocate of armed self-defense in the face of racial violence.
  229. 229. Robert Fleming
  230. 230. Robert G. Barnes
    Dr. Robert and Rosemary Barnes are coauthors, conference speakers, and...
  231. 231. Robert G. O’Meally
    Robert G. O'Meally is a distinguished scholar and the Zora...
  232. 232. Robert Greene
    Robert Greene, born May 14, 1959, is a renowned author...
  233. 233. Robert H. Allen
  234. 234. Robert H. Mayer
  235. 235. Robert H. Miller
  236. 236. Robert Hayden
    Robert Hayden (1913-1980) was a renowned African-American poet, essayist, and...
  237. 237. Robert Hicks
    Robert Hicks is a New York Times best-selling author, renowned...
  238. 238. Robert J. Norrell
    Robert J. Norrell, an award-winning author and University of Tennessee...
  239. 239. Robert Jackson
    Robert Jackson, author of “The No More Excuses Curriculum,” is...
  240. 240. Robert Johnson
  241. 241. Robert Jones, Jr.
    Robert Jones, Jr. is a New York-born author with a...
  242. 242. Robert Kalan
  243. 243. Robert L. Allen
    Robert Lee Allen, born in 1942, is a celebrated author...
  244. 244. Robert Lee Brewer
    Robert Lee Brewer, Poet, Writer, and Editor
  245. 245. Robert Liu-Trujillo
    Robert Liu-Trujillo, author and illustrator
  246. 246. Robert Livingston
    Robert Livingston is a diversity scholar who serves on the faculty of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
  247. 247. Robert M. Coles
    Robert M. Coles Author, Child Psychiatrist, and Professor
  248. 248. Robert M. Drake
    Robert M. Drake is a renowned American author celebrated for...
  249. 249. Robert O’Hara
    Playwright and director Robert O'Hara is known for his award-winning...
  250. 250. Robert Paul Jr.
    Robert Paul Jr., a St. Lucia-born illustrator and character designer,...
  251. 251. Robert Roberts
  252. 252. Robert Torres
    Robert Torres is a renowned author known for his captivating...
  253. 253. Roberta Flack
    Roberta Flack is a Legendary Singer
  254. 254. Roberta Roberts
    Roberta Roberts is a renowned author known for her compelling...
  255. 255. Roberta S. Maguire
  256. 256. Robin Allison Davis
    Robin Allison Davis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, writer, and producer based in Paris.
  257. 257. Robin Bernstein
    Robin Bernstein is a Harvard professor specializing in American History,...
  258. 258. Robin Coste Lewis
    Robin Coste Lewis, Poet
  259. 259. Robin D. G. Kelley
    Robin D. G. Kelley is a History professor at UCLA...
  260. 260. Robin DiAngelo
    Robin DiAngelo, PhD, is a seasoned academic, author, and lecturer...
  261. 261. Robin Givhan
    Robin Givhan is The Washington Post's senior critic-at-large, writing about politics, race, and the arts.
  262. 262. Robin L. Smith
    Dr. Robin L. Smith, Mental Health Champion
  263. 263. Robin Oliver Walker
  264. 264. Robin Page
    Robin Page, a Cincinnati native, is a UCLA and UC...
  265. 265. Robin Quivers
  266. 266. Robin Roberts
    Robin Roberts, anchor of ABC's “Good Morning America,” is a...
  267. 267. Robin W. Pearson
    Robin W. Pearson is a Southern-rooted author whose writing is...
  268. 268. Robin Walker
    Robin Walker is a London-born author and editor known for...
  269. 269. Robyn C. Spencer
    Robyn C. Spencer, Author, Historian of the Black freedom movement, Activist, Transnational Feminist
  270. 270. Robyn Gant
  271. 271. Robyn Williams
    Robyn Williams is a bestselling author known for her romantic...
  272. 272. Rochan Morgan
  273. 273. Rochelle Alers
  274. 274. Rochelle Carter
    Rochelle Carter, Publisher Authorpreneur Business Consultant
  275. 275. Rochelle Riley
    Rochelle Riley, Author and Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Detroit
  276. 276. Rochelle Soetan
  277. 277. Rod Brown
    Rod Brown is a fine artist and the illustrator.
  278. 278. Roda Ahmed
    Roda Ahmed, born in Somalia and raised in Norway, is...
  279. 279. Roderick Sewell
    Roderick Sewell is a Paralympic athlete and motivational speaker.
  280. 280. Rodney Barnes
    Rodney Barnes is a prolific American screenwriter and producer, known...
  281. 281. Rodney Cloud Hill
  282. 282. Rodney D. Coates
    Rodney D. Coates, Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology and...
  283. 283. Rodney E. Daniels
    Rodney E. Daniels, a native New Yorker from Queens, is...
  284. 284. Rodney L. Demery
  285. 285. Rodney S. Pate
    Rodney S. Pate is an experienced children's book illustrator with...
  286. 286. Roger Bonair-Agard
  287. 287. Roger Hosein
  288. 288. Roger Martin Davis
    Roger Martin Davis, also known as Adisa Maina Omar, is...
  289. 289. Roger Reeves
    Roger Reeves, Poet
  290. 290. Roger Robinson
    Roger Robinson, 2020 TS Eliot Prize laureate, is known for...
  291. 291. Roland C. Barksdale-Hall
    Roland C. Barksdale-Hall, a Western Pennsylvania native, is a unique...
  292. 292. Roland Leander Williams Jr.
    Sure, I'd be happy to help, but you haven't provided...
  293. 293. Roland Rugero
    Roland Rugero, a Burundian journalist and novelist, is known for...
  294. 294. Roland S. Jefferson
    Roland S. Jefferson, originally from Washington, D.C., is a celebrated...
  295. 295. Roland S. Martin
    Roland Martin is a journalist, author, and TV host for...
  296. 296. Romal J. Tune
    Romal J. Tune, Senior Advisor to TMS Global's President and...
  297. 297. Ron A. Austin
    Ron A. Austin, an MFA holder from U. of Missouri-St....
  298. 298. Ron Grady
    Ron Grady is a preschool educator and researcher offering expert...
  299. 299. Ron Howell
    Ron Howell is a seasoned journalist and Associate Professor of...
  300. 300. Ron Kavanaugh
    Ron Kavanaugh, Magazine Publisher and Literary Activist
  301. 301. Ron Lacks
    Ron Lacks, Author and oldest grandson of Henrietta Lacks
  302. 302. Ron Oliphant
  303. 303. Ron Stallworth
  304. 304. Ron Stodghill
  305. 305. Ronald A. Crutcher
    Ronald A. Crutcher President Emeritus and University Professor, Senior Fellow, The Aspen Institute
  306. 306. Ronald Ancrum
    Ron Ancrum, a nonprofit management and organizational development expert, has...
  307. 307. Ronald Dalton Jr.
    Sure, I will be able to assist you better if...
  308. 308. Ronald Fair
    Chicago-born African-American author, Ronald L. Fair, inspired by Richard Wright,...
  309. 309. Ronald Gauthier
    Ronald M. Gauthier, a former social service counselor, adult education...
  310. 310. Ronald Kaye Rawlings
    "Ronald K. Rawlings is a retired North Carolina State Trooper...
  311. 311. Ronald Kuykendall
    Ronald Kuykendall, a magna cum laude graduate in political science...
  312. 312. Ronald L. Mallett
    Ronald L. Mallett, Author and Theoretical Physicist
  313. 313. Ronald L. Smith
    fantasist
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