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Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson 0000000108900116 Michael Eric Dyson is a distinguished scholar, Baptist minister, and public intellectual known for his innovative scholarship on race, religion, and popular cultur...
Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau
Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau MULTIPLE Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau are prominent authors known for their significant contributions to literature and social commentary. Their works exami...
Eric Velasquez
Eric Velasquez 0000000424545187 Eric Velasquez, an Afro-Puerto Rican illustrator from Harlem, offers a unique cultural perspective in his work. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, Velasquez has ...
Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein
Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein MULTIPLE Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein are accomplished authors and screenwriters. Bandy, a founding member of Comedy Shorts, has worked in animation and co-authored...
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama 0000000114497394 Michelle Obama, first African-American First Lady, lawyer, and author, launched initiatives like Let's Move!, Joining Forces, and Reach Higher. A Harvard Law graduate,...
Eric Pete
Eric Pete 0000000372515735 Eric Pete, a US Army veteran and graduate of McNeese State University, is a renowned author known for his debut novel “Real for Me.” His collaboration with Carl Weber on “T...
Michael Eric Markland
Michael Eric Markland NONE Michael Eric Markland is a Computer Science graduate with a minor in Psychology. His invaluable experience as a big brother and father has led him to share his insights on ...
Eric Williams and Selwyn Reginald Cudjoe
Eric Williams and Selwyn Reginald Cudjoe MULTIPLE Eric E. Williams and Selwyn Reginald Cudjoe are renowned authors. Williams' life and work have been extensively studied by Selwyn Ryan in his book “E...
Eric Payne
Eric Payne NONE Eric Payne, a versatile writer and poet, started his journey in literature at age 7. He graduated from Cornell and Binghamton Universities and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternit...
Barack Obama
Barack Obama 0000000121331026 Barack Obama, born in Hawaii in 1961, was the 44th President of the United States. Raised in a middle-class family, he worked his way through college and became the firs...
Michael Lee
Michael Lee NONE Michael C. Lee, a retired Detroit Police Department Inspector, has a 20-year service history with notable roles in Gang Enforcement and Carjacking Task Force. He has a background in ...
Carl Weber and Eric Pete
Carl Weber and Eric Pete MULTIPLE Carl Weber and Eric Pete are renowned authors known for their exceptional storytelling and character development in the literary world. Carl Weber, Eric Pete,
Brandon Massey, Eric Jerome Dickey, and Tananarive Due, L. A. Banks
Brandon Massey, Eric Jerome Dickey, and Tananarive Due, L. A. Banks MULTIPLE "Brandon Massey, Eric Jerome Dickey, Tananarive Due, and L.A. Banks are renowned authors known for their captivating works...
Randy Ross, Octavia E. Butler, Erin Aubry Kaplan, Eric Jerome Dickey, and Jervey Tervalon
Randy Ross, Octavia E. Butler, Erin Aubry Kaplan, Eric Jerome Dickey, and Jervey Tervalon MULTIPLE "Explore the works of authors Randy Ross, Wanda Coleman, Stanley Crouch, Gary Phillips, Octavia Butl...
Eric M. Cooper and Miles Simon
Eric M. Cooper and Miles Simon MULTIPLE Eric Mann Cooper and Miles Simon are acclaimed authors known for their unique storytelling. Cooper's expertise lies in historical fiction, while Simon excels i...
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...
Eric M. Cooper
Eric M. Cooper NONE Eric Mann Cooper is a New Jersey-based Sci-Fi/Superhero author known for his Knight Seeker series set in the modern Tri-State area. He recently started a new series, Star Enforcer...
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
Earl Ofari Hutchinson 0000000073684926 Earl Ofari Hutchinson is a renowned author and political analyst specializing in race and politics in America. He's the publisher of thehutchinsonreport.net, a ...
Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden 0000000034966779 Michael Baisden is a popular radio personality, NY Times best-selling author, and film producer. Known for his explosive radio show themes, he began his career sellin...
Michael Datcher
Michael Datcher 0000000041395804 Michael Datcher is an award-winning poet, critic, and journalist. He co-hosts a weekly news magazine on 90.7 FM KPFK and his writing is widely anthologized. He's pres...
Michael R. Lane
Michael R. Lane NONE Michael R. Lane is an accomplished author with four decades of creative writing experience, including published poetry and short fiction. His passion for literature was honed thr...
Michael La Ronn
Michael La Ronn NONE Michael La Ronn is a prolific author in science fiction, fantasy, and self-help genres for writers. Renowned for his Decision Select and Magic Trackers series, he's been publishi...
June Eric-Udorie, Soofiya Andry, Gabrielle Bellot, Caitlin Cruz, Nicole Dennis-Benn, Brit Bennett, Evette Dionne
June Eric-Udorie, Soofiya Andry, Gabrielle Bellot, Caitlin Cruz, Nicole Dennis-Benn, Brit Bennett, Evette Dionne MULTIPLE June Eric-Udorie is a renowned activist, co-founder of “Youth for Change,” an...
Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key
Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key MULTIPLE Emmy and Peabody Award-winning actor, writer, and producer Keegan-Michael Key is renowned for his diverse talent in comedy and drama, with credits in Key & Pe...
Michael Gurian
Michael Gurian 0000000084041467 Michael Gurian, a social philosopher, family therapist, and bestselling author, has pioneered efforts in neurobiology and brain research. He has worked as a consultant...
Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan 0000000045587838 Michael Strahan is a retired American football player who spent his career with the New York Giants. Post-retirement, he became a media personality, co-hosting “Live!...
Michael Gordon Bennett
Michael Gordon Bennett NONE Author, actor, and entrepreneur Michael Gordon Bennett, born in 1958, is known for his book “7-10 Split: My Journey As America’s Whitest Black Kid.” He's also the CEO of B...
Eric Jerome Dickey
Eric Jerome Dickey 0000000063940201 Born and raised in Memphis, TN, the author graduated from the University of Memphis and worked various jobs before becoming a stand-up comedian and actor. He's als...
Eric Williams
Eric Williams 0000000108564781 Dr. Eric Eustace Williams was an accomplished scholar and influential political leader in Trinidad and Tobago. Born in 1911, he excelled academically, earning a Doctor ...
Eric Deggans
Eric Deggans NONE Eric Deggans, NPR's first full-time TV critic, has served as a critic across various mediums and regularly comments on TV for National Public Radio. Raised in Indiana with a journal...
N. K. Jemisin, Genevieve Valentine, Eric San Juan, Zaki Hasan, and Stephen H. Segal
N. K. Jemisin, Genevieve Valentine, Eric San Juan, Zaki Hasan, and Stephen H. Segal MULTIPLE "N.K. Jemisin, Genevieve Valentine, Eric San Juan, Zaki Hasan, and Stephen H. Segal are renowned authors r...
Eric Adjepong
Eric Adjepong NONE Eric Adjepong, a first-generation Ghanaian-American chef, hosts virtual classes on West African cuisine. He gained fame as a finalist on Bravo's Top Chef seasons 16 and 17. His coo...
Eric Morse
Eric Morse NONE Eric Morse is a renowned author with a focus on adventure and history. Known for his vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Morse's works engage and educate readers, bringing the...
Eric Quzack
Eric Quzack NONE Eric Quzack is a South Carolina-based artist specializing in children's book illustrations. Eric Quzack, is a, Souht Carolina based, artist and children’s book illustrator.
Eric V. Copage
Eric V. Copage NONE Eric V. Copage is a prominent reporter at the New York Times, previously serving as an editor for the same publication's magazine and a music columnist for Essence. Eric V. Copage...
R. Eric Thomas
R. Eric Thomas NONE R. Eric Thomas is the bestselling author of Here for It, a Read with Jenna book club pick featured on Today and a Lambda Literary Award finalist. He is the co-author of Reclaimin...
Eric Holder
Eric Holder 0000000043436454 Eric Holder, a civil rights leader and first African American US Attorney General, is currently chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee and senior cou...
Michael Arceneaux
Michael Arceneaux NONE Michael Arceneaux, born 1984, is a Houston-born, Howard-educated writer, based in Harlem. He covers culture, sexuality, religion and race, and has contributed to publications l...
Michael H. Holzman
Michael H. Holzman NONE Michael H. Holzman, Ph.D, is a prolific author and educational advisor known for his work on public education and minority students. His contributions include the Schott Found...
Michael Beckwith
Michael Beckwith 0000000110546515 Michael Beckwith is a New Thought minister, author, and founder of Agape International Spiritual Center. He co-founded the Association for Global New Thought and fea...
Craig Malcolm Robinson
Craig Malcolm Robinson 0000000078127942 Craig Malcolm Robinson, born in 1962, is a former college basketball coach, executive, and broadcaster. He was a star player at Princeton University and later ...
Valerie Jarrett
Valerie Jarrett NONE Valerie Jarrett, a long-term senior adviser to President Obama, led several White House initiatives and held key roles in Chicago's government and business sectors. She's recogni...
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen MULTIPLE Bruce Springsteen, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and recipient of 20 Grammy Awards, is the acclaimed author of NYT bestseller “Born to Run.” Honored with an ...
Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry
Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry MULTIPLE Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry are renowned authors known for their impactful writing and storytelling. Their works inspire and captivate audie...
Tim Wise
Tim Wise 0000000114464875 Tim Wise, a prominent anti-racist activist, writer, and educator, has dedicated his career to addressing and dismantling racism in various institutions. In addition to lectu...
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...
Eric July
Eric July NONE Eric Dewayne July (born April 17, 1990) is a comic book writer, entrepreneur, musician, and media personality. He is the founder of Rippaverse Publishing, an independent comic book co...
Eric Fullilove
Eric Fullilove NONE Eric James Fullilove is an MIT graduate, a CPA, and a published author. His first novel, Circle of One, published by Bantam’s Spectra Science Fiction imprint, made him one of...
Afaa Michael Weaver
Afaa Michael Weaver 0000000028622865 Afaa Michael Weaver, born in 1951, is a former factory worker turned prolific poet, writer, and educator. He founded Seventh Son Press, wrote for numerous promine...
Michael I. Days
Michael I. Days NONE AALBC Mourns the passing of Michael I. Days, October 18, 2025 Michael I. Days is an esteemed editor of the Philadelphia Daily News, recognized for leading the team to numerous awa...
Michael Cunningham
Michael Cunningham 0000000081609993 Michael Cunningham, a renowned commercial photographer, has published several photo essay books and worked with world's top corporations. Known for projects like “...
Ekwueme Michael Thelwell
Ekwueme Michael Thelwell 0000000121414796 Ekwueme Michael Thelwell made a lasting impact in the United States as a writer, activist, and educator. His work spans literature, civil rights, and academi...
Michael Todd
Michael Todd 0000000135342914 Michael Todd is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals and Crazy Faith and the lead pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His driv...
Kwame Alexander and Michael Datcher
Kwame Alexander and Michael Datcher MULTIPLE Kwame Alexander and Michael Datcher are acclaimed authors known for their impactful works. Alexander's storytelling blends poetry and prose, while Datcher...
Walter Mosley, Christopher Chambers, Michael A. Gonzales, Gar Anthony Haywood, Ron Fortier, Joe R. Lansdale, Gary Phillips, Mel Odom, Tommy Hancock, D. Alan Lewis, Derrick Ferguson, and Kimberly Richardson
Walter Mosley, Christopher Chambers, Michael A. Gonzales, Gar Anthony Haywood, Ron Fortier, Joe R. Lansdale, Gary Phillips, Mel Odom, Tommy Hancock, D. Alan Lewis, Derrick Ferguson, and Kimberly Richa...
James Bradley, Ron Powers, and Michael French
James Bradley, Ron Powers, and Michael French MULTIPLE James Bradley, Ron Powers, and Michael French are renowned authors, each commanding a unique voice in literature. Their works span various genre...
Tracy Kidder and Michael French
Tracy Kidder and Michael French MULTIPLE Tracy Kidder and Michael French are renowned authors known for their impactful storytelling. Kidder, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and French, a prolific young adu...
Michael Strahan and Veronica Chambers
Michael Strahan and Veronica Chambers MULTIPLE Michael Strahan and Veronica Chambers are renowned authors known for their impactful works. Strahan, a former NFL player and popular TV host, partners w...
Connie Briscoe and Michael Cunningham
Connie Briscoe and Michael Cunningham MULTIPLE "Connie Briscoe and Michael Cunningham are acclaimed authors known for their contribution to literature. Briscoe excels in portraying African-American l...
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 ...
Michael Bennett and Sarah Bennett
Michael Bennett and Sarah Bennett MULTIPLE Michael Bennett and Sarah Bennett are a father-daughter duo who have co-authored several books. Michael, a psychiatrist and Sarah, a comedy writer, combine ...
Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, Marilyn Nelson, Ishmael Reed, Sonia Sanchez, Yusef Komunyakaa, Afaa Michael Weaver, and Rita Dove
Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, Marilyn Nelson, Ishmael Reed, Sonia Sanchez, Yusef Komunyakaa, Afaa Michael Weaver, and Rita Dove MULTIPLE Prominent authors Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, ...
Havelock Nelson and Michael A. Gonzales
Havelock Nelson and Michael A. Gonzales MULTIPLE Havelock Nelson and Michael A. Gonzales are renowned authors known for their insightful contributions in the field of literature. Havelock Nelson and ...
Wahida Clark and Michael A. Robinson
Wahida Clark and Michael A. Robinson MULTIPLE Wahida Clark and Michael A. Robinson are renowned authors known for their gripping narratives and compelling storytelling. Their collaborative work has c...
Haki Madhubuti, Michael Simanga, Sonia Sanchez, and Woodie King
Haki Madhubuti, Michael Simanga, Sonia Sanchez, and Woodie King MULTIPLE Haki R. Madhubuti, Michael Simanga, Sonia Sanchez, and Woodie King are notable authors, each recognized for their significant ...
Gary Phillips, Kimberly Richardson, Joe R. Lansdale, Michael A. Gonzales, Milton J. Davis, Balogun Ojetade, D. Alan Lewis, A. K. Kuykendall, Sean Taylor, and Christopher Chambers
Gary Phillips, Kimberly Richardson, Joe R. Lansdale, Michael A. Gonzales, Milton J. Davis, Balogun Ojetade, D. Alan Lewis, A. K. Kuykendall, Sean Taylor, and Christopher Chambers MULTIPLE Gary Phill...
Michael West
Michael West 0000000108034086 Michael West, an enigmatic author, is believed to hail from an ancient, lost culture. Known for appearing only to tell stories, some speculate he is a symbol reflecting ...
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...
Michael Robinson
Michael Robinson 000000005036716X Michael Robinson is an award-winning Visual Communications Consultant with expertise in photography, videography, sculpture, painting, and design. He co-owns a t-shi...
Kevin Powell
Kevin Powell NONE Kevin Powell is widely considered one of America’s most important voices in these early years of the 21st century. Legendary feminist Gloria Steinem asserts that "as a cha...
Eugene Robinson
Eugene Robinson 0000000106763859 Eugene Robinson, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and commentator, known for his work at The Washington Post and his insightful commentary on race, politics, and soc...
Michael G. Long
Michael G. Long NONE Michael G. Long is a distinguished author and editor specializing in civil rights and gender issues. Known for his in-depth works on key American historical figures like Jackie R...
J. Michael Dash
J. Michael Dash 0000000081152794 Professor Jean Michael Dash (1948-2019) was a renowned scholar of Francophone Caribbean literature. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, and educated at the University of the...
Michael R. French
Michael R. French NONE Michael R. French, a Stanford English graduate and Northwestern Journalism master's holder, is an acclaimed author of over 20 books and award-winning screenplays. A former US A...
Michael R. Jackson
Michael R. Jackson 0000000023302176 Michael R. Jackson, a BFA and MFA graduate from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, is a renowned songwriter and playwright. Known for his work on musicals like 'Teeth',...
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...
Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas 0000000459097580 Michael Thomas, a Boston native, has diverse experiences as a cab driver, carpenter, restaurateur, and filmmaker. An alumnus of Hunter and Warren Wilson College, he is...
Antonio Michael Downing
Antonio Michael Downing 0000000117037422 Antonio Michael Downing is the author of the acclaimed memoir Saga Boy and children’s book Stars in My Crown. Antonio Michael is the current [2025] host of t...
Michael Machira Mwangi
Michael Machira Mwangi NONE Michael Machira Mwangi is a renowned author known for his insightful works. With a passion for literature, he's made significant contributions to the field. His writing re...
Dinesh Sharma
Dinesh Sharma 0000000057310182 Dinesh Sharma, a Harvard-educated cultural psychologist and acclaimed author, is a respected research professor and senior fellow at various institutes. Known for his b...
Terry E. Hill
Terry E. Hill NONE Terry E. Hill, a renowned author compared to E. Lynn Harris and Eric Jerome Dickey, has a rich background in social services, spanning over 15 years. A native of Southern Californi...
Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor 0000000109322362 Michael Taylor is a motivational speaker, author, and radio host committed to empowering men. Rising from adversity and challenges, he overcame a difficult upbringing,...
Michael W. Twitty
Michael W. Twitty 0000000048281199 Michael W. Twitty is a renowned culinary and cultural historian, creator of Afroculinaria, a blog focusing on African American historic foodways. Celebrated as one ...
Michael A. Gonzales
Michael A. Gonzales NONE Harlem-born essayist and short story writer Michael A. Gonzales, co-authored the seminal hip-hop book Bring the Noise. Known as the “hip-hop Chester Himes,†his fiction a...
D.L. Hughley and Michael Malice
D.L. Hughley and Michael Malice MULTIPLE D.L. Hughley, a renowned comedian and actor, and Michael Malice, a notable author and media personality, are both influential figures in literature and entert...
Michael H. Cottman
Michael H. Cottman NONE Michael H. Cottman is an acclaimed author and journalist, having served with NBCU Academy and as Editorial Manager of NBCBLK. A former reporter for leading publications like T...
Michael Tubbs
Michael Tubbs NONE Michael Tubbs, former 79th mayor of Stockton, CA, was the city's first Black and youngest ever mayor. He founded Mayors for a Guaranteed Income and advises California's governor on...
Michael Walrond
Michael Walrond NONE Michael Walrond is a renowned keynote speaker, pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church NYC, and co-host of radio program Keepin' It Real with Al Sharpton. He's a Morehouse Coll...
Michael Harriot
Michael Harriot NONE Michael Harriot is a renowned poet, journalist, and broadcaster, currently a senior writer for TheRoot.com. His work, frequently cited by top publications, blends his degrees in ...
Michael Bronski
Michael Bronski 0000000386897201 Michael Bronski, co-author of 'You Can Tell Just By Looking' and professor at Harvard, is an acclaimed writer on LGBT issues for over 40 years. His award-winning work...
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan 0000000114554934 Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player, played 15 seasons in NBA for Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. He's also a businessman, owner and chairman o...
Deesha Philyaw and Michael D. Thomas
Deesha Philyaw and Michael D. Thomas MULTIPLE Deesha Philyaw and Michael D. Thomas are prominent authors known for their profound contributions to literature. Their works often explore complex themes...
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina NONE Michael Dequina is a prolific film critic, contributing to numerous platforms including Rottentomatoes.com, Film Threat, and his own site, TheMovieReport.com. He's been reviewing...
Michael K. Williams
Michael K. Williams 0000000119486395 Michael Kenneth Williams (1966-2021) was an Emmy-nominated actor and producer, celebrated for his roles in The Wire and Boardwalk Empire. He passed away in his ho...
Michael G. Long and Yohuru Williams
Michael G. Long and Yohuru Williams MULTIPLE Michael G. Long and Yohuru Williams are renowned authors known for their significant contributions in the field of literature and social studies. Their wo...
Michael Simanga
Michael Simanga NONE Michael Simanga holds a doctorate in African American Studies from the Union Institute and University, USA and teaches in the Department of African American Studies at Georgia St...
Michael Ralph
Michael Ralph 0000000034435919 Michael Ralph is Chair and Professor of the Department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University. He also teaches in the New York University School of Medicine. Mi...
Michael I. Days and Angela P. Dodson
Michael I. Days and Angela P. Dodson MULTIPLE Michael I. Days and Angela P. Dodson
David Levering Lewis, Michael H. Nash, and Daniel J. Leab
David Levering Lewis, Michael H. Nash, and Daniel J. Leab MULTIPLE David Levering Lewis, Michael H. Nash, and Daniel J. Leab are renowned authors. They are known for their significant contributions i...