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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...
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...
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union 0000000119926290 Gabrielle Monique Union, born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1972, transitioned from high school athlete to acclaimed actress. She initially starred in teen films but gained r...
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade MULTIPLE Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade are a renowned celebrity couple. Union is a successful actress and author while Wade is a decorated retired professional baske...
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...
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...
C. J. Chase, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Erica Vetsch, Gabrielle Meyer, Kathleen L. Maher, Lorna Seilstad, Rita Gerlach, and Vanessa Riley
C. J. Chase, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Erica Vetsch, Gabrielle Meyer, Kathleen L. Maher, Lorna Seilstad, Rita Gerlach, and Vanessa Riley MULTIPLE "C.J. Chase, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Erica Vetsch, Gabrie...
Gabrielle David
Gabrielle David NONE Gabrielle David is a versatile artist, musician, writer, and publisher at 2Leaf Press. She co-edited “What Does It Mean to be White in America?” and “Hey Yo! Yo Soy!” and authore...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
Gabrielle Goldsby
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Noo Saro-Wiwa
Noo Saro-Wiwa 0000000367064597 Noo Saro-Wiwa, educated at Roedean School, King’s College London, and Columbia University, is best known for her acclaimed book, “Looking for Transwonderland: Travels i...
Elijah Anderson and Douglas Massey
Elijah Anderson and Douglas Massey MULTIPLE Sure, I would be glad to help. But it seems you've forgotten to provide the author's bio that you want me to summarize. Could you please provide it?
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...
Sharon Bell Mathis
Sharon Bell Mathis 0000000063330251 Sharon Bell Mathis, initially a teacher, became an acclaimed author known for her middle-grade novels and picture books. Her works such as 'Sidewalk Story', 'Tea C...
Nikkolas Smith
Nikkolas Smith NONE Nikkolas Smith, a Texan Artivist, picture book author, and Hollywood illustrator, creates influential art that sparks social justice discussions. Known for his NAACP Image Award-n...
Angela Jackson-Brown
Angela Jackson-Brown NONE Angela Jackson-Brown, an award-winning writer, poet, and playwright, teaches Creative Writing and English at Ball State University. She authored the novel “Drinking From A B...
Pelé
Pelé 0000000120266189 Pelé, born 1940, was a legendary soccer player, becoming Brazil's top scorer and the first to win three World Cup medals. He popularized soccer in America while playing for the...
A’ja Wilson
A’ja Wilson NONE 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. Off the court, she runs the A'ja Wilson Fo...
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...
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...
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...
Erica Kennedy
Erica Kennedy 0000000361335106 Erica Kennedy Johnson (1970-2012) was an accomplished publicist, special news correspondent, and bestselling author. She worked with top designers like Tommy Hilfiger a...
Marlon McCaulsky
Marlon McCaulsky NONE Award-winning American author and screenplay writer, Marlon McCaulsky, is celebrated for his Fiction, Romance, and Science Fiction works that often highlight contemporary Africa...
Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe 0000000087759773 Arthur Ashe, born in 1943, was the first and only African-American male tennis player to win the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, and the Australian Open, with three Grand Slam titl...
Roxane Gay
Roxane Gay 0000000434301581 Roxane Gay, renowned writer and editor, has contributed to numerous publications and anthologies. She's co-editor of PANK, essays editor for The Rumpus, and teaches writin...
International Human Rights Association of American Minorities
International Human Rights Association of American Minorities NONE IHRAAM, an international NGO with UN consultative status, facilitates the access of individuals and unrepresented groups to human ri...
Tonya Bolden
Tonya Bolden 0000000116508683 Tonya Bolden, a Princeton and Columbia University graduate, is an award-winning author/editor of over 40 books, including children's nonfiction and historical novels. He...
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...
Jasmine Mans
Jasmine Mans NONE Jasmine Mans, a Black American poet and artist from Newark, NJ, is a University of Wisconsin Madison graduate. Author of the 2012 poetry collection, Chalk Outlines of Snow Angels, a...
Matthew A. Cherry
Matthew A. Cherry 0000000500418922 Former NFL wide receiver, Matthew A. Cherry, transitioned into filmmaking after his retirement in 2007. He's known for directing over 20 music videos, his feature f...
Maurice W. Dorsey
Maurice W. Dorsey NONE Maurice W. Dorsey, a trailblazing African American scholar, earned degrees from the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins, and Loyola College. His career spanned secondary and ...
Jayne Cortez
Jayne Cortez 0000000080983190 Jayne Cortez (1936-2012) was a celebrated poet and performance artist, known for her political and surrealistic lyricism. She authored eleven books of poetry and present...
Chinedu Achebe
Chinedu Achebe NONE Chinedu W. Achebe, a Nigerian American author, published his first book in 2012 and its sequel in 2017. He's contributed to the Huffington Post, Medium, and Bella Naija. A Univers...
Louis Reyes Rivera
Louis Reyes Rivera 000000002530401X Louis Reyes Rivera (1945-2012) was a social justice advocate and union organizer, renowned for his instrumental role in the 1969 CCNY student movement and co-found...
Jordan Peele
Jordan Peele 0000000401925080 Jordan Peele, born in 1979, is an acclaimed American writer, director, and producer. Notably, his debut film, Get Out (2017), won an Academy Award for Best Original Scre...
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...
Quraysh Ali Lansana
Quraysh Ali Lansana NONE Quraysh Ali Lansana is a prolific author, educator, and radio producer based in Tulsa. He has written 23 books spanning poetry, nonfiction, and children's literature. Lansana...
Kent Babb
Kent Babb NONE Kent Babb, acclaimed sports journalist for The Washington Post, is known for his award-winning writing and his book on Allen Iverson. His work has been recognized nationally and includ...
Toi Derricotte
Toi Derricotte 0000000083980729 “My skin causes certain problems continuously, problems that open the issue of racism over and over like a wound.” Toi Derricotte is an award-winning poet a...
Tyora Moody
Tyora Moody NONE Tyora Moody is a distinguished author and entrepreneur, known for her romantic suspense and cozy mystery novels. Her debut novel, 'When Rain Falls', was released in 2012. She is a me...
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...
Shelia M. Goss
Shelia M. Goss NONE Shelia M. Goss is a national best-selling author of over 20 novels in various genres, including Christian fiction and romance. Known for her easy, flowing prose, she has been reco...
Freddi Williams Evans
Freddi Williams Evans 0000000034100692 Freddi Williams Evans is an award-winning author and former arts educator. She's recognized for her book “Congo Square: African Roots in New Orleans” and her ad...
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...
Stuart Cosgrove
Stuart Cosgrove 0000000384903559 Stuart Cosgrove, born in 1952, is a UK television executive and author. He has had a diverse career, from writing on the northern soul scene to winning a BAFTA for Ch...
Juana Martinez-Neal
Juana Martinez-Neal 0000000115462636 Juana Martinez-Neal, award-winning author-illustrator, received the 2019 Caldecott Honor and 2020 Robert F. Sibert Medal. She was also awarded the 2018 Pura Belpr...
Fabu Phillis Carter
Fabu Phillis Carter NONE Poet Fabu was appointed Madison's Poet Laureate in 2008 and served in that position until 2012. Fabu Phillis Carter, professionally known as Poet Fabu, was appointed Madison’...
Ana Latese
Ana Latese NONE Ana Latese, an African American illustrator, has a passion for producing beautiful imagery inspired by vibrant colors, magical elements, and joy. She enjoys using different lighting ...
Touré
Touré 0000000382921892 Touré Neblett, born in 1971, is a multifaceted writer, TV host, and podcaster from Brooklyn. Known for co-hosting MSNBC's The Cycle (2012-15), he has also hosted multiple show...
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...
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...
Harmony Evans
Harmony Evans NONE Harmony Evans, an award-winning Harlequin Romance author based in NYC, is known for her acclaimed debut and is a double-finalist in the 2012 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Awards...
Fatti Burke
Fatti Burke NONE Fatti Burke, an Irish illustrator based in Amsterdam, specializes in visual communications. Since graduating from the National College of Art and Design in 2012, she's been freelanci...
Natasha Munson
Natasha Munson NONE Natasha Munson was a passionate entrepreneur and motivational speaker dedicated to homeless advocacy. She believed in empowering communities and worked in prison ministry. Passed ...
Rufus and Jenny Triplett
Rufus and Jenny Triplett MULTIPLE Rufus and Jenny Triplett, Ebony Magazine’s Couple of the Year 2012, are a professional husband and wife team thriving in various fields together. With over 25 years ...
Natalie Hopkinson
Natalie Hopkinson NONE Natalie Hopkinson, Ph.D., is a celebrated journalist, scholar, and author known for her insightful exploration of arts, gender, place, and identity. She has received critical a...
Megan Kayleigh Sullivan
Megan Kayleigh Sullivan NONE Megan Kayleigh Sullivan, a 2012 Rhode Island School of Design graduate, is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who aspires to work in film and animation. She en...
Monique Couvson
Monique Couvson NONE Monique Couvson, Ed.D. is a scholar and author with over 20 years of experience in education, civil rights, and social justice. She's known for her work on improving conditions f...
Denise Bolds
Denise Bolds NONE Denise Bolds, a Harlem-born single mother, author, and community activist, uses her platform to empower underserved women and children. Known for her book on raising black sons and ...
Nataisha T. Hill
Nataisha T. Hill NONE Nataisha T. Hill, certified model and Mass Communication graduate from Middle Tennessee State University, transitioned from modeling to writing, publishing her first novel in 20...
Quvenzhané Wallis
Quvenzhané Wallis 0000000401748045 Quvenzhané “Nazie” Wallis, born in 2003, is known for her role in 'Beasts of the Southern Wild', making her the youngest Oscar nominee for Best Actress. She also s...
Michele Andrea Bowen
Michele Andrea Bowen NONE Michele Andrea Bowen, a St. Louis native and Durham, NC resident, is a prolific author with degrees in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Education, US History, and Public ...
Jackie Sibblies Drury
Jackie Sibblies Drury NONE Jackie Sibblies Drury is a Brooklyn-based playwright, known for plays including 'We Are Proud to Present...' and 'Really'. Her work has been showcased by prominent institut...
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...
Darius James
Darius James 0000000073633088 Darius James, alias Dr. Snakeskin, is a distinguished writer and performance artist. Known for his books like 'That's Blaxploitation!' and 'Voodoo Stew', his work has be...
Camonghne Felix
Camonghne Felix NONE Camonghne Felix, M.A., is a poet, political strategist, and cultural worker with degrees from NYU and Bard College. She's a recipient of multiple fellowships and a 2012 Pushcart ...
Scholastique Mukasonga
Scholastique Mukasonga 0000000073708975 Scholastique Mukasonga, born in Rwanda in 1956, experienced ethnic conflicts and genocide, which claimed 37 of her family members. She later settled in France....
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce NONE Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a Jamaican sprinter, rose to fame in 2008 as the first Caribbean woman to win 100m Olympic gold. In 2012, she successfully defended her title. Af...
Gerald McDermott
Gerald McDermott 0000000063329496 Gerald McDermott (1941-2012) was a renowned filmmaker and children's book author, known for his culturally diverse works inspired by international folktales and myth...
Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa
Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa NONE Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa, born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York, is a renowned writer and educator. Her work, influenced by her Puerto Rican heritage and experiences, i...
Elayne Fluker
Elayne Fluker NONE Elayne Fluker is a seasoned media entrepreneur with a 20-year career in journalism at top outlets like Condé Nast and Huffington Post. She's an expert in media, pop culture, and w...
Jean “Binta” Breeze
Jean “Binta” Breeze 0000000025335932 Jean “Binta” Breeze (1956–2021) was a renowned Jamaican poet who published eight books and performed globally. She first gained recognition in 1985 at the Inter...
Martinus Evans
Martinus Evans 0000000083746588 Martinus Evans, a marathon runner and coach, transformed his health after a grave warning in 2012. He's been featured in major outlets like The New York Times, Men's H...
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...
Miranda Parker
Miranda Parker NONE Davidae Yolanda Stewart, known as Miranda Parker, was an author of comic romance suspense novels. She studied at Agnes Scott College and had diverse roles including journalist, IT...
Patricia A. Saunders
Patricia A. Saunders NONE Patricia A. Saunders, an author from Connecticut, now based in San Francisco, began her writing journey after her mother's passing. She released her first book in 2012 and i...
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...
Natasha Howard
Natasha Howard 000000003993061X Natasha Howard (born September 2, 1991) is an international basketball star and a thirteen-year veteran of the WNBA. She has won three WNBA championships—two in Seatt...