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Bernardo Wade, Poet, Writer & Artist from New Orleans

Cleo Wade is a writer and poet whose work explores love, freedom, healing, and the power of community.

Dwyane Wade, a three-time NBA champion and NY Times bestselling...

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade

Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade are a renowned celebrity couple....

Gloria Wade-Gayles

Gloria Wade Gayles, Ph.D., is an esteemed scholar, literary critic,...

Asiya Wadud, Poet, Teacher

Jan Boyer Wahl, an award-winning author of over 100 children's...

Binyavanga Wainaina

Kenneth Binyavanga Wainaina (1971-2019) was a renowned Kenyan author and...

Tyrell Waiters is a renowned author known for his compelling...

Derek Walcott, Nobel Prize Winning Poet and Playwright

Nicole Roberts and Elizabeth Walcott-Hackshaw

Jayne Moore Waldrop

Alice Walker, born 1944 in Georgia, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning...

Blair S. Walker

Blair S. Walker, a Baltimore native and son of educators,...

Brian W. Smith and Keith Thomas Walker

Brian W. Smith and Keith Thomas Walker are acclaimed authors,...

Charron Walker is the CEO/Founder of Young Survivors Network, Inc.

Darnell Lamont Walker

Darnell Lamont Walker is a celebrated death doula, Emmy-nominated writer, and storyteller.

David F. Walker

David F. Walker is a celebrated comic book writer, author,...

David Walker was a prominent African-American abolitionist who published an...

Donna Hill, Francis Ray, Margie Walker

Donna Hill, Francis Ray, and Margie Walker are renowned authors...

D’Andre Walker

D'Andre Walker is a Detroit-born civil engineer and author, who...

Eddie C. Brown and Blair S. Walker

Eddie C. Brown and Blair S. Walker are renowned authors,...

Ezekiel Walker is associate professor of history at the University of Central Florida.

Frank X. Walker

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Herschel Walker

Ida Walker, Publisher, BeautyTalk Magazine

Imani J. Walker

Dr. Imani J. Walker is a renowned Adult Psychiatry physician...

Jerald Walker is a distinguished author known for his memoirs...

Liz Walker is an Emmy-winning journalist, activist, and minister, known...

Loida Lewis and Blair S. Walker

Loida Lewis and Blair S. Walker are renowned authors known...

Loretta Diane Walker

Marcellus A. Walker

Dr. Marcellus A. Walker is a renowned internist and acupuncturist,...

Margaret Walker

Margaret Walker was a renowned American poet and writer, known...

Nikki Giovanni and Margaret Walker

Pat G’Orge Walker

Pat G’Orge-Walker, an Essence and National bestselling author and comedian,...

Persia Walker is an acclaimed author of historical novels and...

Ran Walker, award-winning author of 30 books and 2019 Indie...

Rebecca Walker, born Leventhal, is a renowned writer, feminist, and...

Reginald F. Lewis and Blair S. Walker

Reginald F. Lewis and Blair S. Walker are accomplished authors...

Dr. Rheeda Walker, Author, Speaker, Psychologist, Researcher

Robin Oliver Walker

Robin Walker is a London-born author and editor known for...

Steven Walker is a passionate artist with bachelor's and master's...

Sylvia L. Walker

Sylvia L. Walker, Artist, Illustrator

Tricia Elam Walker

Tricia Elam Walker, award-winning author of 'Breathing Room', is a...

Van G. Garrett and Ran Walker

Van G. Garrett and Ran Walker are accomplished authors known...

Wyatt Tee Walker

Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker was a pastor, civil rights...

Ward Leroy Churchill and Jim Vander Wall

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Andre Iguodala with Carvell Wallace

Carvell Wallace

Gwendolyn Wallace

Michele Wallace

Michele Faith Wallace is a renowned black feminist author and...

Paula Wallace is an author

Dr. Rick Wallace, Ph.D., Psy.D. is an Entrepreneur and Author

Sandra Neil Wallace and Rich Wallace

Sandra Neil Wallace and Rich Wallace are acclaimed authors known...

Tarkisha M. Wallace

Tarkisha M. Wallace, Author, Licensed Professional Counselor

Zoe B. Wallbrook

Zoe B. Wallbrook is a professor and mystery writer.

Quvenzhané Wallis

QuvenzhanÃ© “Nazie” Wallis, born in 2003, is known for her...

Wallace Peeples, aka “Wallo267,” is a renowned entrepreneur, activist, and...

Jasmine Walls is a writer, artist, and editor.

Brad Waldrond, Poet

Karen Walrond is a lawyer, leadership coach, activist, and senior...

Michael Walrond

Michael Walrond the pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem

Mildred Pitts Walter

Mildred Pitts Walter, born on September 9, 1922, in Louisiana,...

N. K. Jemisin and Mac Walters

N. K. Jemisin and Mac Walters are renowned authors known...

Vanessa Walters

Vanessa Walters, born 1978 in London, is an acclaimed international...

Steffi Walthall

Steffi Walthall is a Virginia-based illustrator inspired by mythology, history,...

Dawnie Walton, a celebrated fiction writer & journalist, explores identity...

Nikki Walton is a bestselling and NAACP Image Award-nominated author, TV personality, podcast host, and licensed psychotherapist.

Philippe E. Wamba

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Stephanie Wambugu

Stephanie Wambugu is a critically acclaimed author born in Kenya and grew up in New England.

Caroline A. Wanga

Caroline A. Wanga is currently the President & CEO of Essence Ventures.

Zukiswa Wanner, South African journalist, novelist, Feminist

A. Lavonne Brown Ruoff and Jerry W. Ward

"A. Lavonne Brown Ruoff and Jerry W. Ward are notable...

Andre Michael Ward, born 1984, is a retired American boxer...

Davina Ward, a Certified Christian Life Coach and author, empowers...

Geoffrey C. Ward

James Theodore Ward was a pivotal figure in the Black...

Dr. Jerry W. Ward, Jr.

Jervette R. Ward

Dr. Jervette R. Ward is an English Associate Professor at...

Jesmyn Ward, a Mississippi-born author and University of South Alabama...

John Oliver Killens and Jerry W. Ward

John O. Killens and Jerry W. Ward are renowned authors...

Larry Ward, Poet

Maryemma Graham and Jerry W. Ward

Dr. Maryemma Graham is a Distinguished Professor at the University...

Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward

Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward are senior Dharma teachers

Theodore Ward is an accomplished author known for his compelling...

Zaria Ware is an award-winning poet and writer.

Waibinte E. Wariboko

Waibinte E. Wariboko is a senior lecturer in African history...

South African journalist Janice Warman, known for her work with...

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Maureen Warner-Lewis

Rupert Lewis and and Maureen Warner-Lewis

Rupert Lewis and Maureen Warner-Lewis are renowned authors specializing in...

Raphael G. Warnock

Reverend Dr. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock, Author

Michael Warr, born in 1955, is an award-winning author from...

Laura Warrell, a Vermont College of Fine Arts graduate, is...

Sarah Warren is a dedicated author and educator, committed to...

Tiffany L. Warren is a bestselling author, playwright, and songwriter....

Chris Washburn, Former Professional Basketball Player

Kawai Strong Washburn

Hawaiian-born author Kawai Strong Washburn is known for his work...

AlTonya Washington

AlTonya Washington is an award-winning romance novelist with 12 years...

Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was a pivotal African American educator,...

Bryan Washington

Bryan Washington is a renowned author featured in publications like...

Choral Arts Society Of Washington

David Washington

Dr. David Washington is a veteran of the U.S. Army and an award-winning author.

Denzel Washington

Donna L. Washington

Donna L. Washington is a professional storyteller, multiple-award-winning recording artist, and children’s book author

Elona Washington

Elona Washington, Author, Activist, Publisher, and Survivor of Childhood Sexual Assault

Farah Jasmine Griffin and Salim Washington

Farah Jasmine Griffin and Salim Washington are renowned authors known...

Harriet A. Washington

James M. Washington

James M. Washington, Ph.D., was a renowned academic, serving as...

Janelle Washington

Janelle Washington is a paper cut artist.

Jesse Washington

Jesse Washington, Associated Press National Writer, Race and Ethnicity

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington is an Emmy-winning actor, director, and producer from The Bronx, New York.

Lisa Washington

Lisa Washington, Christian Fiction Author

Marla Washington

Dr. Marla Washington, a PhD in Sociology, is a specialist...

Mary Helen Washington

Mary Helen Washington is an English Professor at the University...

Michele Washington

Nashieqa Washington

Poet On Watch, author, performance poet and multi media artist

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse

Irene Latham and Charles Waters

Irene Latham and Charles Waters, “Poetic Forever Friends”, are renowned...

M.E. Waters is an author, speaker, and business etiquette consultant...

Michael W. Waters

Amy Watkins, an award-winning author and physician, is known for...

Carmelo Anthony with D. Watkins

D. Watkins is a Salon columnist and University of Baltimore...

Jessica N. Watkins

Lala Watkins s an illustrator and author

LaToya Watkins is a published author and PhD holder, known...

Linda Watkins is an accomplished writer and poet, associated with...

Mel Watkins, born in 1940, is an accomplished author and...

Mike Africa Jr. with D. Watkins

Mike Africa Jr. and D. Watkins are renowned authors known...

C.J. Watson, Former NBA Star, Children's Book Author

Dudley Thompson and Barrington Watson

Barrington Watson is a renowned Jamaican artist and author of...

Hilbourne A. Watson

Isa Watson, a chemist and data scientist turned entrepreneur, is...

Jamal Eric Watson

Dr. Jamal Watson is an award-winning author and lecturer, known...

Jesse Joshua Watson

Jesse Joshua Watson is an acclaimed illustrator known for his...

Kim Watson, Photographer.

Lisa Watson is a national bestselling author based in Washington...

Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson

Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson are award-winning authors known for...

Renée Watson, Writer, Performer, Educator

Ruth P. Watson is a Virginia-born author and educator, now...

Jill Watts is an Associate History Professor at California State...

Stephanie Powell Watts

Stephanie Powell Watts, a former Jehovah’s Witness minister and factory...

Eartha Watts-Hicks

Eartha Watts-Hicks is a prolific writer for various online publications,...

Reality Way, a Queens-born author, faced several life obstacles leading...

Damon Wayans, a NY Times bestselling author and award-winning actor...

Carole Boston Weatherford

Carole Boston Weatherford, Children’s Book Author, Poet, Author

Jeffery Boston Weatherford

Jeffery Weatherford, Illustrator and Poet

Mavis Staples and Carole Boston Weatherford

Mavis Staples is a renowned R&B singer and civil rights...

Sarah Gordon Weathersby

Born in a Virginia rectory, Sarah Weathersby attended segregated schools...

Afaa Michael Weaver

Afaa Michael Weaver, Poet, Writer, Professor

Fawn Weaver, founder of HappyWivesClub.com, is a renowned marriage advocate...

LaChelle Weaver

LaChelle Weaver, a bestselling author from North Carolina, contributed to...

Benson George Cooke and Schuyler C. Webb

Francis (Frank) J. Webb (1828-1894) was an African American journalist...

Kimberly Thacker Webb

Kimberly Thacker Webb, a Dallas native, is a Howard University...

Monda Raquel Webb

Born in 1968, Monda Raquel Webb is an avid reader...

Dr. Sarah L. Webb is an international colorism expert helping businesses advance their Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion missions.

Schuyler C. Webb

Wellington Webb

Chris Webber is considered one of the best power forwards in NBA history and the best hooper to hail from Detroit, Michigan

Carl Weber, Author, Screenwriter, and Publisher

M. T. Pope and Carl Weber

M.T. Pope and Carl Weber are renowned authors known for...

Marcus Weber, younger half-brother of NY Times bestselling author Carl...

Chaun Webster – Poet, Publisher and Graphic Designer

Seina Wedlick is an avid reader and writer, often found...

Ann Dewitt and Kevin M. Weeks

Kevin M. Weeks is an acclaimed self-published Urban Fiction author...

Carrie Mae Weems

Carrie Mae Weems, born in 1953, is renowned for her...

Dawoud Bey and Carrie Mae Weems

Dawoud Bey and Carrie Mae Weems are renowned artists celebrated...

Renita J. Weems

Renita J. Weems is an Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible...

Elizabeth Wein, a recreational pilot and avid map collector, is...

Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein

Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein are renowned authors, known...

Muriel Harris Weinstein

Alek Wek. Super-Model

Catherine A. Welch

"Valerie Wilson Wesley writes under the pseudonym Savanna Welles.”...

Allen R. Wells is an author and engineer.

Donna Marcia Wells

Certainly, I'd be happy to assist. However, you haven't provided...

Ida B. Wells, Journalist, Educator, Authors, and Anti-Lynching Crusader

Jane Goodsell and Haru Wells

Q.B. Wells, founder of Art Official Media LLC, is a...

Tina Wells, founder of RLVNT Media, is a celebrated entrepreneur...

Terry Wells-Jones

Terry Wells-Jones, a graduate from the University of Wisconsin, is...

Camille-Yvette Welsch

Camille-Yvette Welsch, Book Reviewer, Associate Teaching Professor of English.

Frances Cress Welsing

Dr. Frances Cress Welsing is an psychiatrist, best known for her book The Isis Papers.

Elaine Welteroth

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Michael Wenberg

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley

Dr. Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, a Penn State Altoona professor of...

Richard Wesley, born in 1945, is a celebrated playwright, screenwriter,...

Valerie Wilson Wesley

Valerie Wilson Wesley, author of the Tamara Hayle mystery series,...

Allen Bernard West

Allen Bernard West, Author, Congressman, Bronze Star Honored U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel

Catherine Adel West

Catherine Adel West, a journalism graduate from the University of...

Born on June 2, 1953, Dr. Cornel West is a...

Dorothy West (1907-1998) was an active participant in the Harlem...

E. James West is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow specializing...

John Anthony West

John Anthony West was an American author, lecturer, and guide...

John Baldwin West

Dr. John Baldwin West was a renowned African American pulp...

La’tonya West

M. Genevieve West

M. Genevieve West is an English Professor at Texas Woman’s...

Michael West, an enigmatic author, is believed to hail from...

Monica West, born in Cleveland, is an accomplished author and...

Tavis Smiley and Cornel West

Teodros Kiros with Cornel West

Teodros Kiros is a professor at Berklee College of Music...

Derrick Weston is a community organizer, theological educator, and documentary...

Margeaux Weston

Margeaux Weston is an editor, sensitivity reader, and writer.

Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith, Adapted by Margeaux Weston

Pianist, composer, and bandleader Randy Weston was one of the world’s most influential jazz musicians and a remarkable storyteller

Felicia Whaley, based in Oak Park, IL, is a children's...

Alex Wheatle is an Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author in the UK

Denise N. Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753-1784) was the first published African-American female...

Mark Whitaker is an author, journalist, and speaker.

Tara Nicole Whitaker

Tara Nicole Whitaker, Children's Book Illustrator and Artist

Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker

Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker is an award-winning, bestselling author known for...

Albert E. White

Albert E. White is a business and finance expert with...

Arisa White, an acclaimed poet and assistant professor at Colby...

Armond White, Author, Film and Music Critic

Artress Bethany White

Artress Bethany White, PhD, is an award-winning poet, essayist, and...

Catherine Joy White

Catherine Joy White is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and founder and CEO of Kusini Productions.

Cathy Finch White

Cathy Finch White, a former medical professional turned author, advocates...

Constance White

Elizabeth White

Elizabeth White, Author and Aging Advocate

Gayle Jessup White

Gayle Jessup White, former award-winning TV reporter and PR &...

Jaleel White is an actor, host, and producer.

Shane White, Author and Professor of History

Silk White, a best-selling urban fiction author from Harlem, New...

Tyriek Rashawn White, a Brooklyn-based writer, musician, and educator, serves...

Explore A.J. Baime's 2022 autobiography, 'White Lies', detailing the double...

William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White

Strunk and White author of the book The Elements of Style

Colson Whitehead

Colson Whitehead, born in 1969, is an acclaimed writer who...

Kathy Whitehead

Kathy Whitehead, a former elementary teacher, now writes children's literature...

C. S. Whitehurst

C. S. Whitehurst, Author, Entrepreneur, and IT Professional

Katherine Shears and C. S. Whitehurst

Katherine Shears and C.S. Whitehurst are accomplished authors, known for...

Sheree Whitfield

ShereÃ© M. Whitfield, born in 1970, is a TV personality,...

Van Whitfield, an acclaimed novelist, rose to fame with his...

Ethelene Whitmire

Carlos Whittaker

Carlos Whittaker: An Author, Podcaster, and Speaker

Talia Whyte is a journalist, copywriter and entrepreneur.

Dewayne Wickham

John Edgar Wideman

John Edgar Wideman, born in 1941, is a renowned author...

Leo Wiener historian, linguist, author and translator

Jean Marie Wiesen

Jean Marie Wiesen a noted investigative author and mystery crime writer.

Nita Wiggins is a Paris, France-based American author, acclaimed speaker, television commentator, and journalism instructor.

Sheree Renee Thomas, Pan Morrigan, Troy L. Wiggins

Sheree Renée Thomas, Pan Morrigan, and Troy L. Wiggins are...

Chris Paul and Michael Wilbon

Craig Steven Wilder

Deborah Wiles is an award-winning author known for acclaimed books...

DeAnn Wiley, Illustrator

Kehinde Wiley, Painter, Artist

Maya D. Wiley, a life-long civil rights advocate and attorney,...

Richard Wilhelm

Richard Wilhelm was a German sinologist, theologian, and missionary, celebrated for his of Chinese philosophical and religious texts into German.

Phillip Wilhite

Charmaine Wilkerson

Charmaine Wilkerson is a New York-based author with Jamaican roots,...

David Wilkerson

David Wilkerson Illustrator

Eric Wilkerson, Illustrator

Isabel Wilkerson

Isabel Wilkerson - Author and Journalist

Candace E. Wilkins

Candace E. Wilkins

Carolyn Marie Wilkins

Ebony Joy Wilkins

Ebony Joy Wilkins, Ph.D., is an English professor and author...

Brenda Wilkinson

Crystal Wilkinson

Crystal Wilkinson is an award-winning author known for novels like...

Lauren Wilkinson

Lauren Wilkinson, an MFA graduate from Columbia University, is an...

Ahmad Aleem Williams

Ahmad Williams, a graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary & The...

Alice Randall and Caroline Randall Williams

Alice Randall, a New York Times bestselling author and Harvard...

Alicia D. Williams

Alicia D. Williams is a beloved teacher, oral storyteller, and...

Alicia Williams

Sure, but there doesn't seem to be an author bio...

Alonda Williams

Anastasia Magloire Williams

Anastasia Williams, Florida-based illustrator and graphic designer, uses her art...

Andrea Williams

Andrea Williams, Author, Journalist, and Editor

April Maria Williams

April Maria Williams, Esq. Attorney at Law, Author

Armstrong Williams

Armstrong Williams, born in 1962, is a recognized conservative voice,...

Billy Dee Williams

Brandon Williams

Brandon Williams, author of “Self-Value: The Story of Me,” shares...

Brenda Jackson and Synithia Williams

Brenda Jackson and Synithia Williams are accomplished authors. Jackson is...

Brenda Williams

Brenda Williams is a writer, speaker, and advocate devoted to empowering young girls.

Brian H. Williams

Dr. Brian H. Williams is a Harvard-educated surgeon, Air Force...

Brittani Williams

Brittani Williams, discovered her passion for writing in a school...

Brittany N. Williams

Brittany N. Williams is an award-nominated actress and the award-nominated author

Brittney Williams

Brittney Williams is an accomplished author known for her riveting...

Bryan Shih and Yohuru Williams

Bryan Shih & Yohuru Williams are accomplished authors, with Shih...

C. Lynn Williams

C. Lynn Williams is a coach, author, and founder of...

Caroline Randall Williams

Caroline Randall Williams is an Author, Chef, Activist & Teacher

Chancellor Williams

Dr. Chancellor James Williams, Sociologist, Historian and Author

Charisse Carney-Nunes and Ann Marie Williams

Claudette M. Williams

Craig T. Williams

Dana A. Williams

Dana A. Williams is Professor of African American literature and Dean of the Graduate School at Howard University.

Darlene Williams

Darlene Williams is an award-winning businesswoman, adjunct lecturer, bestselling author, and nationally recognized youth and literacy advocate.

Dawayne Williams

Denise Williams

Dennis A. Williams

Dennis A. Williams is a Syracuse-born author and educator. Raised...

Donna Marie Williams

Dwan Williams, signed to Good2go Publishing in 2017, is celebrated...

Eboni K. Williams

Eboni K. Williams, born in 1988, is a seasoned media...

Eric Williams, Author and the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

Frances Mensah Williams

Frances Mensah Williams, born in Ghana, is the CEO of...

Heather Andrea Williams

Heather Andrea Williams, Professor, Lawyer, Historian, and Author

Herman Williams

Ian Williams, Poet, Short Story Writer, and Novelist

Inell Williams, a Jamaican-born author and businesswoman, is known for...

James A. Williams

Janelle M. Williams

Janelle M. Williams, an award-winning author with a BA from...

Jeffrey Allen Tucker and John A. Williams

Jeffrey Allen Tucker and John A. Williams are renowned authors...

John A. Williams

John A. Williams, Author, Poet, Educator, Journalist

John A. Williams and Dennis A. Williams

John A. Williams and Dennis A. Williams are acclaimed authors,...

John A. Williams and Lori Williams

John A. and Lori Williams

Joseph J. Williams

Juan Williams is an Emmy-winning journalist, political analyst, and Fox...

Kalela Williams

Kalela Williams is a writer, an educator, and a historian.

Kam Williams, Syndicated Film and Book Critic

Karen Lynn Williams

Karen Lynn Williams, born in 1952, is a renowned author...

KaShamba Williams

Keith Kareem Williams

Keith Kareem Williams, a Brooklyn-based author, has penned over 21...

Kevin Wayne Williams

Kidada E. Williams

Kidada E. Williams is a distinguished historian and author, known...

Kiva and Nia Williams

LaDarrion Williams

LaDarrion Williams is a LA-based playwright and author, leading a...

Lebron James and Andrea Williams

LeBron James and Andrea Williams are prominent authors, with James...

Marcus Dewan Williams

Marcus Dewan Williams, more than just the owner of Nubian...

Mary E. Williams

Mary Williams, adopted daughter of Jane Fonda, worked with humanitarian...

Maurice L. Williams

Maurice L. Williams is the visionary Executive Director of A Father's Love Personal Development and Community Services

Michael G. Long and Yohuru Williams

Michael G. Long and Yohuru Williams are renowned authors known...

Michael K. Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams (1966-2021) was an Emmy-nominated actor and producer,...

Michelle A. Williams

Michelle A. Williams is a professor of epidemiology and population health at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Michelle Williams

Natalie Y. Moore and Lance Williams

Nikesha Elise Williams

Nikesha Elise Williams: Journalist | Author | Publisher | Podcaster

Oscar R. Williams

Patricia Williams

Patricia Williams (aka Ms. Pat)

Phillip B. Williams

Phillip B. Williams, acclaimed author of 'Thief in the Interior',...

Porsha Williams

Porsha Williams is an American TV personality and actress, best...

Racquel Williams

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Racquel Williams moved to the US...

Richard Williams

Richard Williams - Tennis Coach

Robert F. Williams

Robert F. Williams, civil rights leader, author, and advocate of armed self-defense in the face of racial violence.

Robert F. Williams and Mabel R. Williams

Robyn Williams is a bestselling author known for her romantic...

Saul Williams Poet, Actor

Schele Williams

Schele Williams is a Broadway director and author, known for...

Sean Williams is the founder and CEO of The Dad Gang

Serena Williams

Serena Williams, renowned for her tennis prowess and 23 Grand...

Shannen Dee Williams

Dr. Shannen Dee Williams is an acclaimed scholar on African...

Shanora Williams

Shanora Williams is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling...

Sheila Williams

Sheila Williams, an Ohio-born author and University of Louisville graduate,...

Sherelle R. Williams

Sherley Anne Williams

Sherley Anne Williams was an influential poet, novelist, and professor...

Sonja D Williams

Sophie Williams

Sophie Williams, an anti-racism advocate, speaker, and former advertising professional,...

Synithia Williams

Synithia Williams, a romance novelist, discovered her passion for the...

Terrie Williams

Terrie M. Williams, Author, Social Worker, Public Relations Expert

Thomas Chatterton Williams

Tia Williams, hailed as a style insider, is a renowned...

Toni Williams, St. Lucian Author and Journalist

Vanessa L. Williams

Vanessa Lynn Williams, born March 18, 1963, is a multi-talented...

Vera B. Williams

Wendy Williams wife, mother, bestselling author, and TV Host

Willie J. Williams

Willie Williams, a record-breaking sprinter, became a prominent coach, leading...

Yohuru Williams

Yohuru Williams is a renowned historian, author, and educator specializing...

Rita Williams-Garcia

Rita Williams-Garcia, a PEN/Norma Klein Award winner, is known for...

Dorena Williamson

Dorena Williamson is a renowned speaker, church planter, and author...

Emily Williamson

Philemona Williamson

Philemona Williamson, Metaphorical Narratives Artist and Illustrator

Deborah Willis is a celebrated author, photographer, and NYU professor

Rudolph Elliot Willis

Steven Antoine Willis uses his background in fine arts to illustrate African American culture through poetry.

Cheryl Wills is an acclaimed anchor for New York 1...

Shomari â€œShoâ€ Wills is a seasoned journalist, with work spanning...

Adrienne C. Wilson

Dr. Amos N. Wilson, Author, Psychologist, Social Theorist, Pan-Africanist, and Educator

August Wilson (1945-2005), two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning African American playwright, is...

A'ja Wilson, two-time MVP and professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces, is a gold medalist with the USA Women’s National Team.

Cameron Wilson, Children’s Book Illustrator

Charlie Wilson, Author and Legendary S0ul Music Singer

Ciara and Russell Wilson

Founded by Russell Wilson and Ciara in 2014, the Why...

Harriet E. Wilson

Harriet E. Wilson (1825-1900) was a free person of color...

Jamia Wilson is the executive director and publisher at the...

Jason Wilson, founder and CEO of the Yunion, a non-profit youth organization

Jessica Wilson is a dietitian, storyteller, and community organizer. Known...

JJ Amaworo Wilson

JJ Amaworo Wilson is an acclaimed author of over 20...

Julia Wilson is the author of Becky is a children’s book published in 1966.

Kathleen Atkins Wilson

Kathleen Atkins Wilson is a prolific artist with 40+ published...

Lakita Wilson is the author of several novels and nonfiction projects for children and young adults.

Lauren Wesley Wilson

Lauren Wesley Wilson, Award-Winning Businesswoman, Founder & CEO and DEI Expert

Leroy Wilson, a Brooklyn native and Southern Wesleyan University alum,...

Lisa Y. Wilson is a seasoned former early childhood educator...

Loyall Wilson, former Chief Compliance Officer at a major investment...

Mabel O. Wilson

Mabel O. Wilson, a Columbia University professor, focuses on the...

Maloyd Ben Wilson

Maloyd “Ben” Wilson is the entrepreneurial force behind Black Chronicle...

Marcia Wilson, Photographer

"Pat Tucker is a versatile author known by various pseudonyms...

Patricia Wilson

Patricia Wilson is a seminar conductor specializing in interpersonal communications...

Ray’Chel Wilson

Ray’Chel Wilson, an award-winning teacher and entrepreneur, focuses on educating...

Sondra Kathryn Wilson

Dr. Sondra Kathryn Wilson Historian, Author at Harvard University

Sule Greg C. Wilson

William Julius Wilson

William Julius Wilson is a distinguished sociologist and professor at...

Ken Wilson-Max, originally from Zimbabwe, is a UK-trained designer turned...

Anne E. Streaty Wimberly

Anne E. Streaty Wimberly is a Professor of Christian Education...

La Verne Ford Wimberly

Dr. La Verne Ford Wimberly is a revered educator known...

Ronald Wimberly

Ronald Wimberly, Artist

Raymond A. Winbush

Raymond A. Winbush, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Urban...

Ania M. Jastreboff and Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey and Ania M. Jastreboff M.D. Ph.D. Co-authored Build the Life You Want

Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey and Arthur C. Brooks Co-authored Build the Life You Want

Oprah Winfrey, a multi-billionaire and influential media owner, is best...

Adia Harvey Wingfield

Adia Harvey Wingfield, Author and Sociologist

Anthony C. Winkler

Anthony Winkler

Crystal Lacey Winslow

Crystal Lacey Winslow, Author, Literary Agent, and Publisher

De’Shawn Charles Winslow

De'Shawn Charles Winslow, a North Carolina native, is a Brooklyn-based...

Sherri Winston is a National Book Award Longlisted Author

Toni M. Winston is a multi-talented individual and author, juggling...

Colleen M. Wint

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