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Georgia Douglas Johnson
Georgia Douglas Johnson 0000000139704329 Georgia Douglas Johnson, born September 10, 1880, was an influential African-American poet, pioneering female playwright, and key participant in the Harlem Re...
Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and Countee Cullen
Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and Countee Cullen MULTIPLE Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and Countee Cullen
Gabrielle Douglas and Michelle Burford
Gabrielle Douglas and Michelle Burford MULTIPLE Gabrielle Douglas, an Olympic gold medalist, and Michelle Burford, a bestselling author, are a dynamic duo in the world of literature, creating inspira...
Douglas E. McIntosh
Douglas E. McIntosh NONE Douglas E. McIntosh, a New York-born writer, holds degrees in Finance and History from Pace University. With a background in banking and financial analysis, including a stint...
Earl Douglas, Jr.
Earl Douglas, Jr. MULTIPLE Earl Douglas, Jr. is a key figure in the music industry, renowned for his role with the Black Rock Coalition (BRC). As an executive director, he supports and promotes diver...
Kelly Brown Douglas
Kelly Brown Douglas 0000000042477422 The Very Reverend Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas was named Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Theology at Union in Sep...
Barbara C. Harris with Kelly Brown Douglas
Barbara C. Harris with Kelly Brown Douglas MULTIPLE Barbara C. Harris and Kelly Brown Douglas are renowned authors known for their significant contributions in literature. They are celebrated for the...
Ice–T, Spike, and Douglas Century
Ice–T, Spike, and Douglas Century MULTIPLE Ice-T, Spike, and Douglas Century are renowned individuals known for their contributions in music, film, and literature respectively, each leaving a signifi...
Ice–T and Douglas Century
Ice–T and Douglas Century MULTIPLE Ice-T and Douglas Century are prolific figures in the entertainment industry. Ice-T, a Grammy-winning rapper and actor, is best known for his role on “Law & Order: ...
Douglas S. Reed
Douglas S. Reed NONE Douglas S. Reed wins the 2020 BookLife Fiction Prize Douglas S. Reed, a Brooklyn-based screenwriter/novelist, has vast experience in the motion picture industry, including working...
Douglas Kearney
Douglas Kearney 0000000038213846 Douglas Kearney, a renowned poet and professor, is known for his works addressing race and history. His first book, “Fear, Some,” was published in 2006, followed by o...
Gabrielle Douglas
Gabrielle Douglas NONE Gabrielle Douglas, born 1995, is a celebrated gymnast known for her historic achievements at the 2012 London Olympics. She's the first African-American and woman of color to wi...
Andreia Chavis-Douglas
Andreia Chavis-Douglas NONE Andreia Chavis-Douglas, a native of Washington, DC, is an artist, professor, and former graphic artist at the Washington Post. She holds degrees in Fine Arts and Education...
Leo Frobenius and Douglas C. Fox
Leo Frobenius and Douglas C. Fox MULTIPLE Leo Frobenius and Douglas C. Fox are renowned authors known for their significant contributions in literature. Their work is highly appreciated for its depth...
Simone Douglas
Simone Douglas NONE Simone Douglas is a seasoned author with exceptional expertise in digital marketing. She has authored multiple best-selling books and offers valuable insights into the world of so...
Douglas Century
Douglas Century 0000000120268336 Douglas Century is a bestselling author and investigative journalist known for works such as Under and Alone, Hunting El Chapo, and Takedown. He was a 2003 Edgar Awar...
Stacey Abrams aka Selena Montgomery
Stacey Abrams aka Selena Montgomery NONE Selena Montgomery is the pseudonym of Stacey Abrams, born Dec 9, 1973, former Georgia House Representative and first Black female major party gubernatorial no...
Cookie Johnson
Cookie Johnson NONE Earlitha “Cookie†Johnson is a philanthropist and Secretary of the Board for the Magic Johnson Foundation. She focuses on health, education, and social needs in underserved co...
Earvin Magic Johnson
Earvin Magic Johnson 0000000368581203 Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a former NBA player born in Lansing, Michigan. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers, earning multiple championships and MVP awards. Aft...
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter 0000000369603101 Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, was a naval officer and Georgia Senator before leading the U.S from 1977-1981. His presidency was marked by foreign policy achieve...
Natasha Trethewey
Natasha Trethewey 0000000084159051 Trethewey was U.S. Poet Laureate, 2012-2014 Natasha Trethewey, an American poet and winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for her collection “Native Guard,” was inspired...
Charles Johnson
Charles Johnson 0000000000042498 Charles Richard Johnson, a novelist, essayist, and cartoonist from Evanston, Illinois, is renowned for his balanced mix of philosophy and folklore. His novel, Middle ...
Sadeqa Johnson
Sadeqa Johnson NONE Sadeqa Johnson, originally from Philadelphia, is a former PR manager who worked with renowned authors and co-founded 12th Street Press. Now a meditation teacher, inspirational blo...
Elijah Anderson and Douglas Massey
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Douglas Manuel
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Douglas A. Blackmon
Douglas A. Blackmon 0000000040628274 Doug Blackmon, a Mississippi native, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and chair of the Miller Center Forum at the University of Virginia. He's a correspondent f...
Treasure Hernandez, Clifford “Spud” Johnson, and India Johnson-Williams
Treasure Hernandez, Clifford “Spud” Johnson, and India Johnson-Williams MULTIPLE "Treasure Hernandez, Clifford “Spud†Johnson, and India Johnson-Williams are notable authors, each with distinct l...
Jacqueline Johnson
Jacqueline Johnson NONE Jacqueline Johnson is a multi-disciplined artist and award-winning author known for her work in writing and fiber arts. She has taught poetry at multiple institutions and has ...
Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson
Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson MULTIPLE Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson
George E. Johnson with Hillary Beard
George E. Johnson with Hillary Beard MULTIPLE George Ellis Johnson Sr. (born June 12, 1927) is the founder of the Johnson Products Company, the maker of Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen, the first Black-o...
Georgia A. Popoff and Quraysh Ali Lansana
Georgia A. Popoff and Quraysh Ali Lansana MULTIPLE Quraysh Ali Lansana and Georgia A. Popoff are accomplished authors and educators, renowned for their contributions to the literary arts and their pa...
Quraysh Ali Lansana and Georgia A. Popoff
Quraysh Ali Lansana and Georgia A. Popoff MULTIPLE Quraysh Ali Lansana and Georgia A. Popoff are prolific authors known for their contributions to literature and education. They've both written numer...
Judith Ortiz Cofer
Judith Ortiz Cofer 0000000120330160 Judith Ortiz Cofer is a renowned Puerto Rican American author known for her award-winning work across various literary genres. She is a former English and Creative...
Georgia Woodbine
Georgia Woodbine NONE Georgia Woodbine is an accomplished author of several books on personal development and success, with over 15 years of entrepreneurial business success. She has extensive experi...
Julian Bond
Julian Bond 0000000110860184 Horace Julian Bond was a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement, politician, professor, and writer. He co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and t...
Floyd L. Griffin Jr.
Floyd L. Griffin Jr. NONE Floyd L. Griffin Jr. is a multifaceted individual who has served as a Vietnam helicopter pilot, army colonel, football coach, professor, businessman, state senator, mayor, a...
Georgia A. Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder
Georgia A. Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder MULTIPLE Rev. Dr. Georgia A. Hill, writer for Our Daily Bread Publishing and pastor of LifeChurch Riverside, is deeply involved in women's ministry and Christ...
Bennett Parten
Bennett Parten NONE Bennett Parten is an assistant professor of history at Georgia Southern University whose area of expertise is the Civil War period. He is a native of Royston, Georgia, and complet...
Zoe Johnson
Zoe Johnson NONE Comedy writer and stand-up Zoe Johnson started creating characters at 8. At William & Mary, she brought her humor to the student paper; she now trains at Upright Citizens Brigade (UC...
Troy Johnson
Troy Johnson 0000000530602616 “I lead the world's oldest and largest online platform dedicated to books by and about people of African descent.” Troy Demetrius Johnson, founder and President of AALBC....
Dinah Johnson
Dinah Johnson NONE Dinah Johnson is a renowned author in children's literature, particularly in African American storytelling. Her books, which include titles like Hair Dance! and Sitting Pretty, cel...
Jeff Johnson
Jeff Johnson NONE Jeff Johnson is a decorated journalist and communication specialist, now President of JIJ Communications. Co-founder and CEO of Elite Voices Speakers, he's a regular on TheRoot.com ...
Hannibal B. Johnson
Hannibal B. Johnson NONE Harvard Law graduate Hannibal B. Johnson is an esteemed author, attorney, and consultant specializing in diversity and human relations. He's taught at prestigious universitie...
Cedric Johnson
Cedric Johnson 0000000055574096 Cedric Johnson, an associate professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago, focuses on African American Studies and Political Science. His critically acclaimed book...
George E. Johnson
George E. Johnson NONE George Ellis Johnson Sr. (born June 12, 1927) is the founder of the Johnson Products Company, the maker of Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen, the first Black-owned company to trade o...
Cathy Ann Johnson
Cathy Ann Johnson NONE Cathy Ann Johnson, a BFA graduate from Columbus College, is a former Hallmark employee, currently working from Georgia and Italy. Her art is featured in various mediums includi...
James T. Hollin, Jr.
James T. Hollin, Jr. MULTIPLE James T. Hollin, Jr. is a University of Arizona graduate, former USAF pilot, and retired Delta Air Lines captain. He pivoted his career to law, earning a Juris Doctor de...
Katherine Johnson, Joylette Hylick, and Katherine Moore
Katherine Johnson, Joylette Hylick, and Katherine Moore MULTIPLE Katherine Johnson, a renowned mathematician, Joylette Hylick, her daughter, and Katherine Moore, contribute to the field of mathematic...
Lisa Jones Johnson
Lisa Jones Johnson NONE Lisa Jones Johnson is a Harvard-educated attorney, author, and CEO of NextGen Media Group. She launched a global social media platform and authored the award-nominated novel, ...
Toni Ann Johnson
Toni Ann Johnson NONE Toni Ann Johnson is an award-winning author recognized for her linked story collection 'Light Skin Gone to Waste', which won the 2021 Flannery O'Connor Award and was nominated f...
Joyce A. Brown, Princess F.L. Gooden, Terri Ann Johnson, Sonia Johnston, Patricia Woodside, Cryssy Dee, Candy Jackson, and others
Joyce A. Brown, Princess F.L. Gooden, Terri Ann Johnson, Sonia Johnston, Patricia Woodside, Cryssy Dee, Candy Jackson, and others MULTIPLE The authors Joyce A. Brown, Yvette Danielle, Tomeka Farley D...
Sondra Kathryn Wilson
Sondra Kathryn Wilson NONE Dr. Sondra Kathryn Wilson was a senior associate at Harvard's W.E.B. Du Bois Institute, founder of the James Weldon Johnson Foundation, and executor of Johnson’s literary e...
Charles S. Johnson
Charles S. Johnson 0000000108707076 Charles Spurgeon Johnson was a prominent 20th-century black sociologist, key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, and a Ph.D. graduate from the University of Chicago....
James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson 0000000120206864 James Weldon Johnson was a legendary civil rights activist, renowned author, and key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. His diverse career spans roles as a U.S. c...
Kerry G. Johnson
Kerry G. Johnson NONE Kerry G. Johnson, a talented cartoonist, caricaturist, and graphic designer from Nashville, is known for his webcomic, Harambee Hills, which was nominated for a 2010 Glyph Comic...
Fenton Johnson
Fenton Johnson 0000000038623095 Fenton Johnson (1888-1958) was an African American poet, essayist, and editor who significantly contributed to the Harlem Renaissance. His work, including his well-kno...
Benny Andrews
Benny Andrews 0000000066753102 Benny Andrews (1930-2006) was an American painter, printmaker, and educator known for his expressionist style. Born and raised in Georgia, he was the first in his famil...
Claudio Saunt
Claudio Saunt 0000000354227174 Claudio Saunt is an American History professor at the University of Georgia, renowned for his award-winning books such as A New Order of Things and West of the Revoluti...
Georgia K. Boone
Georgia K. Boone NONE Georgia K. Boone is the author of the critically acclaimed YA novel And Other Mistakes, the editor of and a contributor to the YA horror anthology Can’t You See It’s Coming?: A...
William Byrd
William Byrd 0000000109367704 Dr. William “Super” Byrd, a Newark native, is an acclaimed author and educator specializing in Sports Education. A holder of multiple degrees and professional licenses, ...
R.L. Byrd
R.L. Byrd NONE R.L. Byrd, born in Brunswick, Georgia, was raised by his grandparents and developed an “old soul” from their stories, shaping his writing style. Pursuing interests in Architecture and ...
T. Geronimo Johnson
T. Geronimo Johnson 0000000357171620 T. Geronimo Johnson, a New Orleans native, is a bestselling author known for 'Welcome to Braggsville' and 'Hold It 'Til It Hurts'. A finalist for the 2013 PEN/Fau...
Monique Greenwood, Lynda Johnson, and Tracy Mitchell-Brown
Monique Greenwood, Lynda Johnson, and Tracy Mitchell-Brown MULTIPLE "Evalyn Hamilton, Lynda Johnson, and Monique Greenwood are key members of Go On Girl! Book Club. Hamilton is the Newsletter Editor,...
Jocelyn Nicole Johnson
Jocelyn Nicole Johnson 0000000513744479 Jocelyn Nicole Johnson is a prolific writer and public school art teacher based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Her work, including her renowned short story “Con...
Kevin Wayne Johnson
Kevin Wayne Johnson NONE “God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.” Kevin Wayne Johnson has taken up the task of developing individual and organizational operating exc...
Leonidas A. Johnson
Leonidas A. Johnson NONE Rev. Dr. Leonidas A. Johnson, a licensed optometrist and third-generation preacher, is the founder of Crystal Fountain Ministries and The Crystal Fountain Culture and Vision ...
Lisa Renee Johnson
Lisa Renee Johnson NONE Lisa Renee Johnson, Sunshineologist and publishing coach, inspires individuals to shine in life and business. Co-founder of Sistahs on the Reading Edge book club and CEO of Br...
Manning Johnson
Manning Johnson NONE Manning Rudolph Johnson (December 17, 1908 – July 2, 1959) was an African-American leader in the Communist Party USA who later became an anti-communist government witness ...
Terrence L. Johnson
Terrence L. Johnson NONE Terrence L. Johnson is the Charles G. Adams Professor of African American Religious Studies, Professor of African and African American Studies (FAS), Director of Religion and...
Albert “Prodigy” Johnson
Albert “Prodigy” Johnson NONE Albert “Prodigy” Johnson was a globally recognized rapper, part of the duo Mobb Deep. Known for his reality-based music, he sold millions of albums worldwide. Prodigy al...
Micah Johnson
Micah Johnson NONE Micah Johnson is a multidisciplinary artist, author, and former Major League Baseball player. A “proud Hoosier” and dedicated “girl dad,” Johnson has transitioned from a professio...
Keith Strickland and Lucas L. Johnson II
Keith Strickland and Lucas L. Johnson II MULTIPLE Keith Strickland, CEO of Making the Transition, Inc., is a dedicated advocate for inner-city youth, impacting over 100,000 lives through courses taug...
Vicki L. Hubbard
Vicki L. Hubbard NONE Vicki L. Hubbard, a Montgomery Alabama native, is a published author inspired by motherhood and life's struggles and successes. Having graduated from Apollo College as a Compute...
Michelle Burford
Michelle Burford NONE Michelle Burford, founding editor of O, The Oprah Magazine, is renowned for writing best-selling books and memoirs of notable figures like Gabby Douglas, Toni Braxton, and Miche...
Chuck D
Chuck D 0000000368402543 Chuck D, born Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, is a renowned hip-hop artist, social activist, and multimedia producer. Best known as the leader of Public Enemy, he has significantl...
Raphael G. Warnock
Raphael G. Warnock NONE Reverend Dr. Raphael Warnock, born in 1969, is a Senator from Georgia, elected in 2021. He graduated from Morehouse College and Union Theological Seminary. Previously, he serv...
Askhari Johnson Hodari and Yvonne Mccalla Sobers
Askhari Johnson Hodari and Yvonne Mccalla Sobers MULTIPLE Askhari Johnson Hodari and Yvonne McCalla Sobers are accomplished authors known for their impactful contributions to literature. Their work o...
Mat Johnson, Tony Akins and Dan Green
Mat Johnson, Tony Akins and Dan Green MULTIPLE Mat Johnson, Tony Akins, and Dan Green are renowned authors and artists, each contributing significantly to the world of literature and graphic arts, cr...
Mayme Johnson and Karen E. Quinones Miller
Mayme Johnson and Karen E. Quinones Miller MULTIPLE "Mayme Johnson and Karen E. Quinones Miller are accomplished authors, known for their riveting storytelling. Johnson's real-life experiences inspir...
Timothy B. Francis, Lisa Jones Johnson, Walter C. Jones, and Lisa Fairchild
Timothy B. Francis, Lisa Jones Johnson, Walter C. Jones, and Lisa Fairchild MULTIPLE Authors Timothy B. Francis, Lisa Jones Johnson, Walter C. Jones, and Lisa Fairchild are recognized for their indiv...
Addie W. Hunton and Kathryn M. Johnson
Addie W. Hunton and Kathryn M. Johnson MULTIPLE Addie W. Hunton and Kathryn M. Johnson are renowned authors known for their significant contributions to literature. Their works often explore themes o...
Alain Locke and Introduction by Troy Johnson
Alain Locke and Introduction by Troy Johnson MULTIPLE Explore the lives and contributions of Alain Locke, a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance, and Troy Johnson, a prominent voice in African Am...
Alexander Smalls and JJ Johnson, with Veronica Chambers
Alexander Smalls and JJ Johnson, with Veronica Chambers MULTIPLE Alexander Smalls, JJ Johnson, and Veronica Chambers are renowned authors with a rich background in literature. Smalls and Johnson are ...
Alaya Dawn Johnson
Alaya Dawn Johnson 0000000084426631 Alaya Dawn Johnson, an award-winning author recognized for her YA novels and short fiction. She won the 2015 Nebula Award for “A Guide to the Fruits of Hawai’i.” H...
Marvis Johnson and SLMN
Marvis Johnson and SLMN MULTIPLE Marvis Johnson and SLMN are renowned authors, known for their insightful works. They have gained recognition for their unique writing style and creative storytelling....
Troy Pappy Johnson
Troy Pappy Johnson NONE Troy “Pappy” Johnson, a Brooklyn native, is a Howard University graduate and US Army veteran. He has had a successful career in Theatrical/Film Production in NYC, working with...
Steven Barnes and Charles Johnson
Steven Barnes and Charles Johnson MULTIPLE "Steven Barnes and Charles Johnson are acclaimed authors renowned for their contributions to literature and their dynamic storytelling abilities.” Steven Ba...
Cookie Johnson with Denene Millner
Cookie Johnson with Denene Millner MULTIPLE "Cookie Johnson, in collaboration with Denene Millner, is an accomplished author. Cookie's inspiring life stories and Millner's exceptional writing skills ...
Gary A. Johnson
Gary A. Johnson NONE Gary A. Johnson, founder of a management training and consulting company, is renowned for running popular web platforms like Black Men In America.com. With significant experience...
Pearl Cleage, Omar Tyree, Margaret Johnson-Hodge, Timmothy B. McCann, Brandon Massey, Kambon Obayani, Earl Sewell, and Maxine Thompson
Pearl Cleage, Omar Tyree, Margaret Johnson-Hodge, Timmothy B. McCann, Brandon Massey, Kambon Obayani, Earl Sewell, and Maxine Thompson MULTIPLE "Pearl Cleage, Omar Tyree, Margaret Johnson-Hodge, Timm...
Javon Johnson and Kevin Coval
Javon Johnson and Kevin Coval MULTIPLE "Javon Johnson and Kevin Coval are renowned authors, recognized for their significant contributions to literature and spoken word poetry. Their works offer prof...
Folami Abiade, Dinah Johnson, Carole Boston Weatherford, Dakari Hru, Michael Burgess, E. Ethelbert Miller, Lenard D. Moore, David Anderson, Angela Johnson, Sonia Sanchez, and Davida Adedjouma
Folami Abiade, Dinah Johnson, Carole Boston Weatherford, Dakari Hru, Michael Burgess, E. Ethelbert Miller, Lenard D. Moore, David Anderson, Angela Johnson, Sonia Sanchez, and Davida Adedjouma MULTIPLE...
Amaud Jamaul Johnson
Amaud Jamaul Johnson NONE Amaud Jamaul Johnson, born in Compton, is an award-winning poet and English professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Educated at Howard and Cornell, he's won the 20...
Dana Johnson
Dana Johnson 0000000034257024 Dana Johnson, an acclaimed author and English professor at the University of Southern California, is known for her award-winning short fiction and novels. Her work has b...