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Meta Smith and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Meta Smith and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson MULTIPLE Meta Smith and 50 Cent are renowned authors known for their compelling storytelling. Smith's background in writing and 50 Cent's experiences in the mu...
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson 0000000110665899 Curtis James Jackson III, known as 50 Cent, is a renowned rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, raised in South Jamaica, Queens. Overcoming early life struggles a...
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Aaron Philip Clark
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Aaron Philip Clark MULTIPLE 50 Cent and Aaron Philip Clark are influential figures in entertainment and literature respectively. Famed rapper 50 Cent also excels in busin...
K’wan and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
K’wan and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson MULTIPLE K'wan and 50 Cent are renowned authors known for their contributions to literature, with K'wan being a best-selling urban fiction writer and 50 Cent a rapp...
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Robert Greene
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Robert Greene MULTIPLE 50 Cent, renowned rapper and entrepreneur, and Robert Greene, acclaimed author and strategist, combine their unique experiences and skills in their...
Mark Anthony and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Mark Anthony and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson MULTIPLE Mark Anthony, 50 Cent, and MadameK are influential figures in the entertainment industry, each bringing their unique style and talent to their respe...
Noire and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Noire and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson MULTIPLE Noire and 50 Cent are renowned authors known for their powerful storytelling. They have made significant contributions to literature, combining their uniqu...
Relentless Aaron and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Relentless Aaron and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson MULTIPLE Relentless Aaron and 50 Cent are renowned authors known for their compelling narratives. Their works often explore urban life, providing reade...
Christopher Paul Curtis
Christopher Paul Curtis 0000000114691891 Christopher Paul Curtis, born in Flint, Michigan, worked in a car factory before turning to writing. Inspired by a family history of entertainers, he authored...
Ray Billingsley
Ray Billingsley 0000000031424835 Ray Billingsley, creator of the comic strip “Curtis”, draws upon his personal experiences and urban life for inspiration. Born in Wake Forest, N.C., and raised in Har...
Gavin Curtis
Gavin Curtis NONE Gavin Curtis is an educator, writer, and illustrator. He studied cartooning with Will Eisner at the School of Visual Arts and worked for Marvel Comics. He also holds a master's degr...
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...
Aaron Philip Clark
Aaron Philip Clark NONE Aaron Philip Clark is a LA-based novelist, screenwriter, and educator, known for his International Thriller Writers Award-nominated Detective Trevor Finnegan series. He also c...
Mazaradi Fox
Mazaradi Fox NONE Mazaradi Fox, born Jamal Green, was a childhood friend of 50 Cent and a prominent figure in Queens, New York. Known for his love of cars and “dum out” lifestyle, which he often refl...
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...
William Gardner Smith
William Gardner Smith 0000000063221434 Influential writer and journalist William Gardner Smith (1927–1974) used his work to highlight racial inequality in America. His novels, such as The Stone Fac...
B. Smith
B. Smith 0000000045066151 Barbara Elaine Smith (1949-2020) was a former fashion model and the first African-American woman on Mademoiselle’s cover. She also starred in TV commercials and served as a ...
Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith 000000012276857X Zadie Smith, born Sadie Smith in 1975, is a renowned British author of Jamaican-English heritage. Her debut novel, “White Teeth,” won numerous awards, and subsequent nove...
Robert F. Smith
Robert F. Smith NONE Entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert F. Smith contributed insights to the book “Lead Boldly: Seven Principles from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” Robert F. Smith is a philanthrop...
Curtis Bunn
Curtis Bunn NONE Curtis Bunn, a successful novelist, broke into the literary scene in 2001 with his hit novel, “Baggage Check,” which topped the Essence bestsellers list. Recognized for his honest po...
E. Curtis Alexander
E. Curtis Alexander NONE "Dr. E. Curtis Alexander is a highly esteemed professional with extensive experience in the medical field, specializing in various research and practices.” Dr. E. Curtis Alex...
Will Smith
Will Smith 000000011507289X Will Smith is a leading figure in showbiz, known for starring in seven consecutive box-office hits, including I Am Legend. He is recognized for his challenging roles, such...
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Valerie Smith, William L. Andrews, Kimberly Benston, Brent Hayes Edwards, Frances Smith Foster, Deborah E. McDowell, Robert G. O’Meally, Hortense J. Spillers, and Cheryl A. Wall
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Valerie Smith, William L. Andrews, Kimberly Benston, Brent Hayes Edwards, Frances Smith Foster, Deborah E. McDowell, Robert G. O’Meally, Hortense J. Spillers, and Cheryl A. Wal...
Karen Eubanks Jackson
Karen Eubanks Jackson NONE Karen Eubanks Jackson, a 27-year, four-time breast cancer survivor, is the founder and CEO of Sisters Network Inc., the only nationwide African American breast cancer survi...
Henrietta Mays Smith
Henrietta Mays Smith 0000000066593663 Dr. Henrietta M. Smith, Ph.D, is a distinguished scholar and editor with a background in English, History, and Library Science. She's known for her editorial wor...
J.T. Smith
J.T. Smith 0000000117420835 J.T. Smith, a New Jersey-born author, developed a passion for reading and history at an early age. His interest in Black History and the Harlem Renaissance influenced his ...
Anna Deavere Smith
Anna Deavere Smith 0000000110491657 Anna Deavere Smith, born in 1950, is a renowned actress, playwright, author, and professor. Famous for her roles in 'The West Wing' and 'Nurse Jackie', she's also ...
Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith 0000000114602158 Jada Pinkett Smith is a versatile American actress, singer-songwriter, and producer notable for roles in over 20 films including the Matrix and Madagascar series. ...
Dan Smith
Dan Smith 0000000120314603 Dan Smith is a Boston University graduate with a diverse background including teaching and construction. Fluent in several languages, he enjoys various hobbies and lives in...
Tracy K. Smith
Tracy K. Smith 0000000049042106 Smith was U.S. Poet Laureate, 2017-2019 Tracy K. Smith, born 1972, is a Pulitzer-winning poet and educator. She has published three poetry collections and teaches creat...
Sunshine Smith-Williams
Sunshine Smith-Williams NONE Sunshine Smith-Williams, a Queens native, overcame a poverty-stricken upbringing through education, climbing the corporate ladder. After job loss in 2010, she bravely fou...
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Valerie Smith, William L. Andrews, Kimberly Benston, Brent Hayes Edwards, Frances Smith Foster, Deborah E. McDowell, Robert G. O'Meally, Hortense J. Spillers, and Cheryl A. Wall
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Valerie Smith, William L. Andrews, Kimberly Benston, Brent Hayes Edwards, Frances Smith Foster, Deborah E. McDowell, Robert G. O'Meally, Hortense J. Spillers, and Cheryl A. Wal...
Rakim
Rakim 0000000118505494 Rakim, a transformative hip-hop artist, gained fame with the album 'Paid in Full', named MTV's greatest hip-hop album. His unique style influenced artists like Jay Z, Eminem, a...
Mitchell S. Jackson
Mitchell S. Jackson 0000000409614826 Mitchell S. Jackson Awarded the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Writing Mitchell S. Jackson is an acclaimed author and educator, known for his debut novel “The Resi...
Ty Allan Jackson
Ty Allan Jackson NONE Ty Allan Jackson is a celebrated author and publisher, renowned for his children's book 'Danny Dollar Millionaire: The Lemonade Escapade.' Inspired by his son's curiosity about ...
Curtis L. Ivery
Curtis L. Ivery NONE Dr. Curtis L. Ivery has been Chancellor of Wayne County Community College District since 1995. The multi-campus, culturally diverse District in metropolitan Detroit serves thous...
Todd Mayfield
Todd Mayfield 0000000486353869 Todd Curtis Mayfield, the second oldest son of Curtis Mayfield, is an entrepreneur and former financial executive from Chicago, actively promoting his father's musical ...
J.J. Smith
J.J. Smith NONE JJ Smith is a certified nutritionist and weight-management specialist, renowned author, and inspirational speaker. Featured on multiple television shows and in high-profile publicatio...
Danez Smith
Danez Smith 0000000529080232 Danez Smith is an award-winning poet from St. Paul, Minnesota. Known for his works such as [insert] boy, his poetry explores themes of race, class, sexuality, faith, and ...
Tracy K. Smith and John Freeman
Tracy K. Smith and John Freeman MULTIPLE Tracy K. Smith is a Pulitzer-winning poet, author of four books, including 'Life on Mars', and editor of 'American Journal'. She served as the US Poet Laureat...
Danyel Smith
Danyel Smith 0000000034269092 Danyel Smith, born in 1965, is an accomplished journalist, editor, and author. A 2014 John S. Knight Journalism Fellow, Smith is known for her work with prominent outlet...
Tracy K. Smith and Kevin Young
Tracy K. Smith and Kevin Young MULTIPLE Tracy K. Smith is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author of four poetry books, including 'Life on Mars', and the upcoming 'Such Color: New and Selected Poems'. She ha...
Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson 000000003829384X Robert Jackson, author of “The No More Excuses Curriculum,” is a renowned speaker, educator, and consultant specializing in issues facing African-American and Latino s...
Brenda Jackson
Brenda Jackson 0000000117535931 Jackson is New York Times bestselling with of 150 romance novels. Brenda Jackson, a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, has written over 150 novels and nov...
Michael B. Jackson
Michael B. Jackson NONE Michael B. Jackson, a retired juvenile corrections worker, is an author of 4 books and a passionate advocate for the rights of formerly incarcerated people. He's also an inspi...
Andrew P. Jackson
Andrew P. Jackson 0000000045924849 Andrew P. Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako) served as Executive Director of Queens Library’s Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center in New York from 1980...
D. Amari Jackson
D. Amari Jackson 0000000530897506 D. Amari Jackson is an accomplished creator, award-winning journalist, and author known for his middle grade novel, Jelani's Key. His portfolio includes TV/web/film ...
John G. Jackson
John G. Jackson 0000000027592692 John Glover Jackson, one of our greatest cultural historians, was born on April 1, 1907 (he died October 13, 1993) in Aiken, South Carolina. Jokingly, he would somet...
K.M. Jackson
K.M. Jackson NONE K.M. Jackson, also known as Kwana Jackson, is a New York-based author and former fashion designer. After a decade in fashion, she pursued her dream of writing. She's an advocate for...
Barbara Smith
Barbara Smith 0000000040375377 Barbara Smith, born 1946, is a renowned author, activist, and scholar. Known for her work on race, class, sexuality, and gender, she has co-authored key texts on Black ...
Kingsley H. Smith
Kingsley H. Smith NONE Kingsley H. Smith is a seasoned radio broadcaster with experience in top US markets like NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. An accomplished program director and announcer, ...
Ian K. Smith
Ian K. Smith 0000000036919431 Dr. Ian K. Smith, a renowned physician, author, and former TV co-host, has contributed to various notable publications and founded two national health initiatives. An al...
Patricia Smith
Patricia Smith 0000000110775334 Patricia Smith, celebrated poet and professor, is known for her direct and adventuresome style. She’s authored six books, including award finalists 'Blood Dazzler' and...
Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith 0000000045962773 Stephen A. Smith, a former reporter for the Daily News and The Philadelphia Inquirer, has risen to become ESPN's leading on-air personality. He hosts the top-rated s...
Dwayne Alexander Smith
Dwayne Alexander Smith NONE Born in Harlem, Dwayne Alexander Smith is a professional screenwriter who shifted from electrical engineering to film-making. Inspired by Star Wars, he began with an award...
Brian W. Smith and Keith Thomas Walker
Brian W. Smith and Keith Thomas Walker MULTIPLE Brian W. Smith and Keith Thomas Walker are acclaimed authors, renowned for their engaging narratives. Smith's work delves into life's complexities, whi...
Robin L. Smith and Courtney B. Vance
Robin L. Smith and Courtney B. Vance MULTIPLE "Robin L. Smith and Courtney B. Vance are renowned authors known for their compelling narratives. Smith's expertise lies in psychological thrillers while...
Naomi Jackson
Naomi Jackson 000000011074508X Naomi Jackson, author of award-nominated “The Star Side of Bird Hill,” is a recognized writer who studied fiction at the Iowa Writers' Workshop and received an M.A. in ...
Jenn M. Jackson
Jenn M. Jackson NONE Jenn M. Jackson, PhD, is a respected political science professor at Syracuse University, Teen Vogue columnist, and author. A queer androgynous Black woman, her work focuses on Bl...
Ilyasah Shabazz and Tiffany D. Jackson
Ilyasah Shabazz and Tiffany D. Jackson MULTIPLE Ilyasah Shabazz and Tiffany D. Jackson are acclaimed authors, known for their compelling and influential works. Shabazz, a community organizer and moti...
Brenda Jackson and Synithia Williams
Brenda Jackson and Synithia Williams MULTIPLE Brenda Jackson and Synithia Williams are accomplished authors. Jackson is known for her romance novels, while Williams specializes in stories about genui...
Sheneska Jackson
Sheneska Jackson NONE Inspired by Terry McMillan, Sheneska Jackson dedicated early mornings to writing her first draft, which was accepted by Simon & Schuster two days after submission. Her work earn...
Melissa Banta, Curtis M. Hinsley, and Joan Kathryn O'Donnell
Melissa Banta, Curtis M. Hinsley, and Joan Kathryn O'Donnell MULTIPLE
Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith
Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith MULTIPLE Randy Roberts is distinguished professor of history at Purdue University. An award-winning author, he focuses on the intersection of popular and political cul...
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...
Nekesa Namosuge J. Smith
Nekesa Namosuge J. Smith NONE With more than 25 years of experience, Nekesa Namosunge J. Smith is a licensed cosmetologist, international educator, and oral historian dedicated to advancing textured...
Clint Smith
Clint Smith NONE Clint Smith is an award-winning author and staff writer at The Atlantic, known for his poetry collection “Counting Descent.” He has received various fellowships and his work has been...
Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith 000000010777471X Sydney Smith is a renowned illustrator of children's books, known for works like 'Sidewalk Flowers' and 'The White Cat and the Monk.' His book 'Town Is by the Sea' won t...
Patricia Bell-Scott, Gloria T. Hull, and Barbara Smith
Patricia Bell-Scott, Gloria T. Hull, and Barbara Smith MULTIPLE Patricia Bell-Scott, Gloria T. Hull, and Barbara Smith are renowned authors, known for their influential work in literature and social ...
Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein
Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein MULTIPLE Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein are renowned authors, known for their compelling storytelling and distinct literary styles, enveloping readers into dive...
Cristi Smith-Jones
Cristi Smith-Jones NONE Cristi Smith-Jones, a stay-at-home mom turned amateur photographer, creatively combines art and history for her daughters in Kent, WA. Inspired by her late grandmother, the fi...
Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, and Dawud Anyabwile
Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, and Dawud Anyabwile MULTIPLE Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, and Dawud Anyabwile are accomplished authors and artists, celebrated for their significant contributions in li...
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...
Rochelle Riley, and Cristi Smith-Jones
Rochelle Riley, and Cristi Smith-Jones MULTIPLE Rochelle Riley and Cristi Smith-Jones are accomplished authors known for their insightful and impactful works. Their narratives often explore societal ...
Peter Kahn, Ravi Shankar, Patricia Smith, and Terrance Hayes
Peter Kahn, Ravi Shankar, Patricia Smith, and Terrance Hayes MULTIPLE "Peter Kahn, Ravi Shankar, Patricia Smith, and Terrance Hayes are acclaimed authors noted for their significant contributions in ...
Joy Deja King, Electa Rome Parks, Cheryl Robinson, and Meta Smith
Joy Deja King, Electa Rome Parks, Cheryl Robinson, and Meta Smith MULTIPLE Joy King, Electa Rome Parks, Cheryl Robinson, and Meta Smith are renowned authors known for their significant contributions ...
Aisha Hall, Sunshine Smith-Williams, Jamila T. Davis, and Wahida Clark
Aisha Hall, Sunshine Smith-Williams, Jamila T. Davis, and Wahida Clark MULTIPLE Aisha Hall, Sunshine Smith-Williams, Jamila T. Davis, and Wahida Clark are prominent authors known for their compelling...
Zadie Smith, Junot Diaz, Teju Cole, John Freeman, and others
Zadie Smith, Junot Diaz, Teju Cole, John Freeman, and others MULTIPLE "Zadie Smith, Junot DÃaz, Teju Cole, and John Freeman are renowned authors known for their significant contributions to literatu...
Brian W. Smith, Torrian Ferguson, Lesley E. Hal, and Deilra Smith-Collard
Brian W. Smith, Torrian Ferguson, Lesley E. Hal, and Deilra Smith-Collard MULTIPLE
Tommie Smith, Delois Smith, and David Steele
Tommie Smith, Delois Smith, and David Steele MULTIPLE
James Otis Smith
James Otis Smith NONE James Otis Smith is a versatile artist from Brooklyn, known for illustrating 'Showtime at the Apollo'. His work ranges across comics, motion graphics, and video. James Otis Smit...
Tanya Smith
Tanya Smith NONE “What Does It Take to Become a Prodigy Scam Artist?” — The New York Times (Aug. 28, 2024) Tanya Smith, a Minneapolis native, grew up in a theater that fostered Princ...
Haki Madhubuti and Maulana Karenga
Haki Madhubuti and Maulana Karenga MULTIPLE Haki Madhubuti is a renowned author and Maulana Karenga is a significant figure in African studies. Both are associated with 50 Cent, a successful rapper a...
Robert Greene
Robert Greene 000000010883135X Robert Greene, born May 14, 1959, is a renowned author known for his international bestsellers on strategy, power, and seduction, including 'The 48 Laws of Power', 'The...
Major Jackson
Major Jackson 000000011499709X Major Jackson, an award-winning American poet and professor, is known for his poetry collections and contributions to the Harvard Review. He's a recipient of the Whitin...
Donna Hill, Farrah Rochon and K.M. Jackson
Donna Hill, Farrah Rochon and K.M. Jackson MULTIPLE Donna Hill, Farrah Rochon, and K.M. Jackson are renowned authors, each lending unique voices and perspectives to the literary world. Their works sp...
Jacob Spears and Trayvon D. Jackson
Jacob Spears and Trayvon D. Jackson MULTIPLE Jacob Spears and Trayvon D. Jackson are accomplished authors, known for their engaging storytelling and diverse literary contributions. Jacob Spears and T...
Brenda Jackson, Joylynn M. Jossel, Kayla Perrin, and Tamara Sneed
Brenda Jackson, Joylynn M. Jossel, Kayla Perrin, and Tamara Sneed MULTIPLE Brenda Jackson, Joylynn M. Jossel, Kayla Perrin, and Tamara Sneed are renowned authors, each with a unique style and a capti...
Willis Nathaniel Huggins and John G. Jackson
Willis Nathaniel Huggins and John G. Jackson MULTIPLE Willis Nathaniel Huggins and Johnson George Jackson are renowned authors, known for their significant contributions to literature and their profo...
Beverly Jenkins, Geri Guillaume, Francis Ray, and Monica Jackson
Beverly Jenkins, Geri Guillaume, Francis Ray, and Monica Jackson MULTIPLE Beverly Jenkins, Geri Guillaume, Monica Jackson, and Francis Ray are renowned authors, each with their unique, captivating wr...
Brenda Jackson and Naima Simone
Brenda Jackson and Naima Simone MULTIPLE Brenda Jackson and Naima Simone are renowned authors, celebrated for their captivating romance novels. Both writers have a unique storytelling style that enga...
Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon
Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon MULTIPLE Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Y...
Esther Cooper Jackson
Esther Cooper Jackson 0000000037560491 Esther Cooper Jackson (1917-2022) was a co-founder and managing editor of Freedomways magazine from 1961-1985, a significant publication featuring writers like ...
Brenda Jackson and Catherine Mann
Brenda Jackson and Catherine Mann MULTIPLE Brenda Jackson and Catherine Mann are renowned authors, celebrated for their engaging narratives and complex characters. Their work ranges across various ge...
Quraysh Ali Lansana and Sandra Jackson-Opoku
Quraysh Ali Lansana and Sandra Jackson-Opoku MULTIPLE Quraysh Ali Lansana and Sandra Jackson-Opoku are accomplished authors, known for their impactful literary contributions. Quraysh Ali Lansana (rig...
Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, and Francis Ray
Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, and Francis Ray MULTIPLE "Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, and Francis Ray are renowned authors known for their significant contributions in the...