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Kimberlé Crenshaw, Luke Charles Harris, and George Lipsitz
Kimberlé Crenshaw, Luke Charles Harris, and George Lipsitz MULTIPLE Kimberlé Crenshaw, a law professor at UCLA and Columbia, co-founded the African American Policy Forum with Luke Charles Harris, a ...
Luke Flowers
Luke Flowers NONE Luke Flowers, founder of Luke Flowers Creative in 2010, is dedicated to illuminating the imagination in all his work, inspired by the meaning of his name, 'Light'. He aims to enligh...
Kimberlé Crenshaw, Neil Gotanda, Garry Peller, and Kendall Thomas
Kimberlé Crenshaw, Neil Gotanda, Garry Peller, and Kendall Thomas MULTIPLE Kimberlé Crenshaw, Neil Gotanda, Gary Peller, and Kendall Thomas are esteemed law professors at UCLA, Columbia School of La...
Luke Tillman
Luke Tillman NONE Luke Tillman is a seven-year-old Michigan native and the youngest of four brothers. Since the age of two, Luke has expressed his love for Jesus and his passion for spreading the go...
Margaret Brownley, Raine Cantrell, Nadine Crenshaw, and Sandra Kitt
Margaret Brownley, Raine Cantrell, Nadine Crenshaw, and Sandra Kitt MULTIPLE "Margaret Brownley, Raine Cantrell, Nadine Crenshaw, and Sandra Kitt are renowned authors known for their significant cont...
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Kimberlé Crenshaw 0000000031492547 Kimberlé W. Crenshaw is a renowned law professor at UCLA and Columbia Law School, co-editor of Critical Race Theory, residing in New York City and Los Angeles. Kimb...
Melissa V. Harris-Perry
Melissa V. Harris-Perry 0000000035811728 Melissa Harris-Perry is a writer, professor, TV host, and political commentator. She hosted an MSNBC show from 2012-2016, and is now the Maya Angelou Presiden...
Luke W. Molver
Luke W. Molver NONE Luke W. Molver is a Durban University of Technology graduate in Fine Art and Graphic Design. He is a freelance illustrator and comic book creator based in Cape Town, South Africa....
Leonard Harris and Charles Molesworth
Leonard Harris and Charles Molesworth MULTIPLE Leonard Harris and Charles Molesworth are renowned authors, known for their insightful works in literature and philosophy. They have contributed signifi...
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris 0000000065826859 Harris Made History as the First Female Vice President Kamala Harris, born in 1964, is a U.S. Senator from California, known for her work in civil rights and public safe...
E. Lynn Harris
E. Lynn Harris 0000000117647343 Everette Lynn Harris was a successful black author, focusing on the experiences of young, urban professionals. Raised by a single mother in Little Rock, he overcame pe...
Meena Harris
Meena Harris NONE Meena Harris, a lawyer and entrepreneur from a family of influential women, including VP Kamala Harris, founded the Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign. She advocates for social causes...
George C. Fraser
George C. Fraser 0000000035434555 George Fraser, CEO of FraserNet, Inc., overcame adversity to lead a global networking movement for people of African descent. Born into a large family and orphaned a...
Shawntae Harris and Jesseca Harris-Dupart
Shawntae Harris and Jesseca Harris-Dupart MULTIPLE Shawntae Harris, born in Chicago, Illinois, better known by her stage name “Da Brat,” is an American rap artist, profound writer, television and ra...
Toni Harris
Toni Harris NONE Toni Harris, known as the Turnaround Queen®, is a renowned business coach and speaker with over 25 years of experience. She's a top-rated Constant Contact Solution Provider and auth...
Nathan Harris
Nathan Harris 0000000047365403 A 2021 National Book Foundation “5 Under 35” Honoree Nathan Harris, an award-winning author, holds an MFA from the University of Texas and lives in Austin. K...
Ray Charles Robinson Jr.
Ray Charles Robinson Jr. NONE Ray Charles Robinson Jr., born in 1955, is the son of music legend Ray Charles. A successful independent film producer, he's known for projects like 'Ray Charles: 50 Yea...
Charles L. Blockson
Charles L. Blockson 0000000082151240 Charles L. Blockson, a renowned black studies scholar and author, amassed one of the world's largest private collections of African American history. His signific...
Tami Charles with Chris Charles
Tami Charles with Chris Charles MULTIPLE Tami Charles and her son, Chris Charles
Frederick Price
Frederick Price 0000000400170923 Frederick K.C. Price, founder of Crenshaw Christian Center, began his ministry in 1973, expanding it globally through Ever Increasing Faith Ministries. Price also fou...
George Jackson
George Jackson 0000000140482524 George Jackson, born September 23, 1941, was a key figure in the Black Power movement and a member of the Black Panther Party. He gained prominence through his activis...
Nelson George
Nelson George 0000000115805862 Nelson George, born in 1957, is a renowned columnist, critic, journalist, filmmaker, and author of 21 books, including bestseller 'The Michael Jackson Story'. A pioneer...
George Alexander
George Alexander 0000000074080876 George Alexander is the award-nominated founder of Galex Media Group, specializing in film and video production. Formerly an editor-at-large at Black Enterprise maga...
George S. Schuyler
George S. Schuyler 0000000114970428 George Samuel Schuyler was a prolific journalist and cultural critic, known for his controversial shift from liberal views to conservative ones throughout the 20th...
Timothy George
Timothy George 0000000083235956 Detroit-born author Timothy George, renowned for his deep fascination with African-American history, adeptly combines education with entertainment in his novels. His e...
H. J. Harris
H. J. Harris NONE Dr. Herbert Harris, a retired attorney and Columbia University graduate, is a renowned author known for his books on success principles and the music industry. His work, translated ...
Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.
Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. MULTIPLE Charles J. Ogletree Jr. is a renowned American attorney, legal scholar, and civil rights advocate. Renowned for his work in criminal law and civil rights law, he's h...
E. Lynn Harris and Gerald L. Early
E. Lynn Harris and Gerald L. Early MULTIPLE E. Lynn Harris and Gerald L. Early are renowned authors. Harris is known for his exploration of black and gay identity, while Early is a notable essayist a...
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Charles R. Smith Jr. NONE Charles R. Smith Jr. is an acclaimed author, poet, and photographer with over 30 books. He's a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration and Honor Author Aw...
George Ford
George Ford 0000000100607572 George Ford, a prolific children's book illustrator, has contributed to over 30 books. He is a Coretta Scott King Award recipient for his work on 'Ray Charles' and 'The S...
Luther Campbell
Luther Campbell 0000000083849480 Luther Campbell, founder of Luke Records and member of 2 Live Crew, is a pioneer in southern rap. Now a respected football coach in Miami's public school system, Camp...
Charles W. Chesnutt
Charles W. Chesnutt 0000000120998195 1928 winner of the NAACP’s Spingarn Award for Highest achievement by a black American Charles Waddell Chesnutt (1858-1932) was a prominent African-American a...
Keeonna Harris
Keeonna Harris NONE Keeonna Harris is a writer, storyteller, mother of five, prison abolitionist, activist, and academic. Her work focuses on health disparities and radical organizing for women conne...
Reginald Harris
Reginald Harris 0000000022558452 Reginald Harris, a noted poet and IT Director at Poets House, NYC, is a winner of the 2012 Cave Canem/Northwestern University Press Poetry Prize. He's received multip...
Omar L. Harris
Omar L. Harris NONE Omar L. Harris is an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and strength coach with over 15 years of experience in creating high-performance organizations. He is known for his 20 Team...
Aleshea Harris
Aleshea Harris NONE Aleshea Harris, an award-winning playwright known for her epic western revenge play “Is God Is,” and her critically acclaimed work “What to Send Up When It Goes Down.” She's a rec...
E. Lynn Harris and Marita Golden
E. Lynn Harris and Marita Golden MULTIPLE E. Lynn Harris and Marita Golden are renowned authors celebrated for their impactful works in literature. They're known for exploring themes of identity, c...
E. Lynn Harris, Eric Jerome Dickey, Marcus Major, and Colin Channer
E. Lynn Harris, Eric Jerome Dickey, Marcus Major, and Colin Channer MULTIPLE "E. Lynn Harris, Eric Jerome Dickey, Marcus Major, and Colin Channer are renowned authors, each contributing unique voic...
Stephanie Casher, James W. Lewis, and Omar L. Harris
Stephanie Casher, James W. Lewis, and Omar L. Harris MULTIPLE The Pantheon Collective is a mission-driven collaboration of three co-founders, Omar Luqmaan-Harris, Stephanie Casher, and James W. Lewis...
John Harris
John Harris 0000000114527290 John Harris is a seasoned journalist, experienced in covering sports, culture, and race. He has written for major publications and networks. Co-author of 'From Gold Teeth...
Jasmine L. Harris
Jasmine L. Harris NONE Dr. Jasmine L. Harris is an associate professor at the University of Texas, San Antonio, specializing in African American Studies. Her research focuses on the experiences of Bl...
William Leo Hansberry and Joseph E. Harris
William Leo Hansberry and Joseph E. Harris MULTIPLE "William Leo Hansberry, a distinguished scholar of African history, and Joseph E. Harris, a renowned editor, have made significant contributions to...
Alleanna Harris
Alleanna Harris NONE Alleanna Harris is a talented illustrator known for her vibrant, evocative artistry. Her work is often featured in children's books, animations, and educational resources, captiv...
Reynold O. Harris
Reynold O. Harris NONE Reynold O. Harris, Ph.D., also known as Rey, is an educational technologist, trainer, cyber-activist, researcher, and consultant who has been involved in education, employment...
Cynthia Harris Casteel
Cynthia Harris Casteel NONE Cynthia Harris Casteel, a retired teacher and Maryland native, is an aspiring writer, playwright, and founder of the happiness organization, Frankie's Angels. Known for he...
George C. Fraser and Emma Fraser-Pendleton
George C. Fraser and Emma Fraser-Pendleton MULTIPLE George C. Fraser, CEO of FraserNet, is a leading authority on economic development and networking for African Americans. His sister, Dr. Emma Frase...
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...
George Moses Horton
George Moses Horton 000000006316904X George Moses Horton (1798–1884) was the first African American poet to be published in the Southern US, while still enslaved. His notable works include “The Hop...
Austin Sarat and Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.
Austin Sarat and Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. MULTIPLE Austin Sarat and Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. are renowned authors and scholars, known for their significant contributions to legal studies and social j...
Milton J. Davis and Charles R. Saunders
Milton J. Davis and Charles R. Saunders MULTIPLE "Milton J. Davis and Charles R. Saunders are renowned authors specializing in African-themed fantasy literature, contributing significantly to the gen...
Marc Aronson and Charles R. Smith Jr.
Marc Aronson and Charles R. Smith Jr. MULTIPLE Marc Aronson and Charles R. Smith Jr. are renowned authors, known for their compelling storytelling and insightful narratives. They have significantly c...
Max Rodriguez, Angeli R. Rasbury, Carol Taylor, and Charles Johnson
Max Rodriguez, Angeli R. Rasbury, Carol Taylor, and Charles Johnson MULTIPLE Explore the works and profiles of esteemed authors Max Rodriguez, Angeli Rasbury, Carol Taylor, and Charles Johnson. Learn...
Charles W. Chesnutt and Ray Anthony Shepard
Charles W. Chesnutt and Ray Anthony Shepard MULTIPLE Charles W. Chesnutt and Ray Anthony Shepard are renowned authors, recognized for their significant contributions to literature. They have a rich l...
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...
William W. Brown, Frances E. W. Harper, and Charles W. Chesnutt
William W. Brown, Frances E. W. Harper, and Charles W. Chesnutt MULTIPLE "William W. Brown, Frances Ellen Watkin Harper, and Charles Chesnutt are renowned authors, each making significant contributio...
S.L. Jennings, Naleighna Kai, J.D. Mason, Shakir Rashaan, London St. Charles, Sierra Kay, Karen D. Bradley, Anita L. Roseboro, and MarZé Scott
S.L. Jennings, Naleighna Kai, J.D. Mason, Shakir Rashaan, London St. Charles, Sierra Kay, Karen D. Bradley, Anita L. Roseboro, and MarZé Scott MULTIPLE "S.L. Jennings, Naleighna Kai, J.D. Mason, Shak...
Reynaldo Anderson and Charles E. Jones
Reynaldo Anderson and Charles E. Jones MULTIPLE Reynaldo Anderson and Charles E. Jones are accomplished authors, known for their significant contributions to literature. Reynaldo Anderson and Cha...
Karin L. Stanford and Charles E. Jones
Karin L. Stanford and Charles E. Jones MULTIPLE Karin L. Stanford and Charles E. Jones are renowned authors recognized for their profound contributions to literature.
Charles M. Blow
Charles M. Blow 0000000434813325 Charles M. Blow is a renowned journalist and op-ed columnist for the New York Times, appearing regularly on CNN. He is also the author of a bestselling memoir. A magn...
Charles Boyce
Charles Boyce NONE Charles Boyce, a cartoonist known for his syndicated comic panel Compu-Toon, studied art and animation but found his true calling in the realm of cartooning in 1988. His work, ofte...
Brian Keith Harris II
Brian Keith Harris II NONE Brian Keith Harris II is an acclaimed educator and speaker, renowned for advancing education for black and brown children. He founded Cultivating Young Kings and Sons of Fr...
Kelly Harris-DeBerry
Kelly Harris-DeBerry NONE Kelly Harris-DeBerry is an award-winning poet and the author of Freedom Knows My Name. Known for her gift to bring poems to life by using her voice as an instrument, audienc...
Sharina Harris
Sharina Harris NONE Sharina Harris, also known as Rina Gray, is a celebrated author of women's fiction and contemporary romance. With her background in digital marketing, she's a Romance Slam Jam nom...
Cherise Harris
Cherise Harris NONE Cherise Harris, a Barbadian illustrator, specializes in fairy tale-inspired art in 2D, 3D, and digital formats. She holds degrees from Barbados Community College, School of Visual...
Quartez Harris
Quartez Harris NONE Quartez Harris, Ohio's Poet of the Year and Baldwin House fellow, is renowned for his acclaimed poetry and book, We Made It to School Alive. A former second-grade teacher, he now ...
LaShawn Harris
LaShawn Harris 0000000453921807 Dr. LaShawn D. Harris is an associate professor of history at Michigan State University, the former managing and book review editor for the Journal of African America...
Terah Shelton Harris
Terah Shelton Harris NONE Terah Shelton Harris is an Alabama-based librarian and freelance writer whose work features in various publications. From Illinois originally, the world traveler who has exp...
Zakiya Dalila Harris
Zakiya Dalila Harris 000000050728025X Zakiya Dalila Harris, an MFA graduate from The New School, teaches writing at Writopia Lab and is an accomplished author. Her works have been featured in Guernic...
Middleton A. Harris with the Assistance of Ernest Smith, Morris Levitt, and Roger Furman
Middleton A. Harris with the Assistance of Ernest Smith, Morris Levitt, and Roger Furman MULTIPLE Middleton A. Harris with the assistance of Ernest Smith, Morris Levitt, and Roger Furman
Peter J. Harris
Peter J. Harris NONE Peter J. Harris, founder of The Black Man of Happiness Project, explores African American life and history through a unique lens: the happiness of Black men. This innovative proj...
Stafford L. Battle and Reynold O. Harris
Stafford L. Battle and Reynold O. Harris MULTIPLE Stafford L. Battle and Reynold O. Harris
Taylor Harris
Taylor Harris NONE Taylor Harris is a renowned writer from Charlottesville, Virginia, known for her insightful content on various topics. A mother of three, her work has appeared in TIME, The Washing...
Kai Harris
Kai Harris NONE Kai Harris is a Detroit-born writer and educator based in the Bay Area. She uses her talent in realistic fiction to uplift the Black community. In addition to being an author, she is ...
Ashley Lynch-Harris
Ashley Lynch-Harris NONE Ashley Lynch-Harris is a renowned author known for her modern mysteries echoing Golden Age detective fiction. A member of the International Association of Crime Writers and a...
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...
Joseph E. Harris
Joseph E. Harris 0000000021360081 Joseph E. Harris, a history professor at Howard University, is a renowned author of numerous academic books on African history. He resides in Silver Spring, Maryland...
George Padmore
George Padmore 0000000110573433 George A. Padmore, born Malcolm Nurse, was a renowned Pan-Africanist, journalist, and author from Trinidad. He was a key figure in the 5th Pan African Congress and an ...
George G. M. James
George G. M. James NONE Dr. George G. M. James, born November 9, 1893 in Guyana, was a significant historian and author who asserted that Greek philosophy originated from North Africa. He argued that...
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...
Michael Cunningham and George Alexander
Michael Cunningham and George Alexander MULTIPLE "Authors Michael Cunningham and George Alexander have made significant contributions to the literary world. Their unique storytelling and impactful ...
George Clinton
George Clinton 000000011473322X Musician George Clinton, born 1941, started his career in a barbershop, forming The Parliaments. He later reconfigured the group into Funkadelic and Parliament, known ...
George Clinton with Ben Greenman
George Clinton with Ben Greenman MULTIPLE George Clinton and Ben Greenman are renowned authors, noted for their unique works. Clinton is a music legend, while Greenman is a celebrated novelist and jo...
Charles S. Finch III
Charles S. Finch III NONE AALBC Mourns the passing of Dr. Finch January 17, 2026 Dr. Charles S. Finch III is a renowned African-American physician, author, and cultural historian. Known for his health...
Charles D. Ellison
Charles D. Ellison NONE Charles D. Ellison is an acclaimed political strategist, commentator, and advocacy expert with nearly 20 years of experience. He's the Washington Correspondent for The Philade...
Tami Charles
Tami Charles NONE From former school Teacher to Successful Author Tami Charles, a former R&B singer and teacher, is a successful children's author and speaker. Inspired by her students, she dusted off...
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 ...
Irene Latham and Charles Waters
Irene Latham and Charles Waters MULTIPLE Irene Latham and Charles Waters, “Poetic Forever Friends”, are renowned for their collaborative poetry books for young readers, including award-winning works ...
Charles Fuller
Charles Fuller 0000000109011919 Charles H. Fuller, Jr. is an acclaimed author and playwright known for his works on racial tensions. Notably, he wrote The Village: A Party, The Brownsville Raid, and ...
London St. Charles
London St. Charles NONE London St. Charles, a passionate writer since childhood, left her career as a Pharmacy Technician to become a Licensed Childcare Provider. Using her rich life experiences, she...
De’Shawn Charles Winslow
De’Shawn Charles Winslow NONE De'Shawn Charles Winslow, a North Carolina native, is a Brooklyn-based author and 2017 Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate. He holds a BFA in creative writing and an MA in 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 Patterson, Robert Rotstein, Christopher Charles, and Rachel Howzell Hall
James Patterson, Robert Rotstein, Christopher Charles, and Rachel Howzell Hall MULTIPLE "James Patterson, Robert Rotstein, Christopher Charles, and Rachel Howzell Hall are renowned authors, each accl...
Charlie Jane Anders, Lesley Nneka Arimah, Charles Yu, Victor LaValle, and John Joseph Adams
Charlie Jane Anders, Lesley Nneka Arimah, Charles Yu, Victor LaValle, and John Joseph Adams MULTIPLE Charlie Jane Anders, Lesley Nneka Arimah, Charles Yu, Victor LaValle, and John Joseph Adams are re...
Charles Wright
Charles Wright 0000000119446967 Charles Wright (1932-2008) was an American novelist, avid reader, and high school dropout who served in the Army during the Korean War. Moving to New York in his 20s, ...
Cherritta Smith, Denise Anquenette, Patricia A. Bridewell, Trina Charles, Tomeka Farley Daugherty, Princess F.L Gooden, Candice Y Johnson, and 10 others
Cherritta Smith, Denise Anquenette, Patricia A. Bridewell, Trina Charles, Tomeka Farley Daugherty, Princess F.L Gooden, Candice Y Johnson, and 10 others MULTIPLE "Cherritta Smith, Denise Anquenette, ...
Curtis Bunn, Michael H. Cottman, Patrice Gaines, Nick Charles, and Keith Harriston
Curtis Bunn, Michael H. Cottman, Patrice Gaines, Nick Charles, and Keith Harriston MULTIPLE Curtis Bunn, Michael H. Cottman, Patrice Gaines, Nick Charles, and Keith Harriston are renowned authors, ea...
Orjanette Bryant, Beatrice Charles and Others
Orjanette Bryant, Beatrice Charles and Others MULTIPLE Orjanette Bryant, Beatrice Charles and Others Orjanette Bryant, Beatrice Charles, Blanca Solorzano, Dr. Anu Binny, Dr. Margarita David, Dr. Mera...