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Dexter Scott King
Dexter Scott King 0000000050308792 Dexter Scott King, a civil rights activist, attorney, author, actor, and film producer, worked to preserve the legacy of his father, Martin Luther King Jr., through...
Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King 000000012032932X Coretta Scott King (1927-2006) was a prominent American civil rights activist and author, and the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After her husband's assassinat...
Yolanda Renee King
Yolanda Renee King NONE Yolanda Renee King, the only grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, is a young activist from Atlanta, Georgia. Inspired by her grandparents' legacy o...
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. MULTIPLE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Nobel laureate, was a key figure in the nonviolent civil rights movement and one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. A ...
Lewis V. Baldwin
Lewis V. Baldwin 0000000109176289 Born in 1949, Lewis V. Baldwin is a civil rights activist and professor emeritus of religious studies at Vanderbilt University. Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr., ...
Lerone A. Martin
Lerone A. Martin NONE Dr. Lerone A. Martin is the Martin Luther King Jr. Centennial Professor in Religious Studies and African and African American Studies at Stanford University, where he also serv...
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...
Andrew Young
Andrew Young 0000000109181731 Andrew Jackson Young Jr. is an American politician, diplomat, and activist born on March 12, 1932. He started as a pastor, became a civil rights leader, and served as th...
Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom, and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom, and Waldo E. Martin Jr. MULTIPLE Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom, and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Joy Deja King
Joy Deja King NONE Joy Deja King, raised in various states across the US, is a modern author known for her young and edgy street-life novels. A journalism graduate from North Carolina Central Univers...
Manu Ampim
Manu Ampim NONE Professor Manu Ampim is a first-hand researcher specializing in African and African American history. With a Master's degree in History/African American Studies, he is known for expan...
C.T. Vivian
C.T. Vivian 0000000114902644 Dr. C.T. Vivian was a civil rights leader, known for working with Martin Luther King Jr., and for developing VISION, an educational program that helped 700 Alabama studen...
Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin
Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin MULTIPLE Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, founders of The Trayvon Martin Foundation, work to raise awareness of gun violence and racial profiling's impact on families ...
Clarence B. Jones
Clarence B. Jones 0000000036182118 AALBC mourns the passing of Clarence B. Jones Dr. Clarence Benjamin Jones (January 8, 1931 – May 22, 2026) the lawyer who served as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s pe...
Martin Munro
Martin Munro 0000000114992192 Martin Munro, a professor of French and Francophone Studies at Florida State University, specializes in Haitian Literature and American rhythm and race studies. He has a...
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...
Demond Martin
Demond Martin NONE Demond Martin is an investor, philanthropist, and the co-founder and CEO of WellWithAll, an innovative health and wellness company dedicated to advancing health equity in Black, B...
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, ...
Miriam Decosta-Willis, Reginald Martin, and Roseann P. Bell
Miriam Decosta-Willis, Reginald Martin, and Roseann P. Bell MULTIPLE Miriam Decosta-Willis, Reginald Martin, and Roseann P. Bell are acclaimed authors. Decosta-Willis is known for her works on Afro-C...
Tony Martin
Tony Martin 0000000064030680 Professor Tony Martin, born in Trinidad and Tobago (1942-2013), was a revered historian and author, known as the leading expert on Marcus Garvey. Alongside teaching Afric...
Roland S. Martin
Roland S. Martin 0000000043822953 Roland Martin is a journalist, author, and TV host for TV One's News One Now. Previously a CNN contributor and senior analyst for the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Martin...
Rosamond S. King
Rosamond S. King 0000000045056762 Rosamond S. King is an award-winning author, performer, and Associate Professor at Brooklyn College. Known for her scholarly work on literature, sexuality, and perfo...
Michelle Rhnea Yisrael
Michelle Rhnea Yisrael NONE Michelle Rhnea Yisrael is an empowering educator with 30+ years of experience. With advanced degrees in English and Online Teaching, she's served as a district leader, dir...
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 ...
Wyatt Tee Walker
Wyatt Tee Walker 0000000082666762 Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker was a pastor, civil rights leader, theologian, and historian, best known for his work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the SCLC. He hel...
Jayne Pettit
Jayne Pettit NONE Jayne Pettit is a renowned author known for her biographical works on influential figures such as Maya Angelou, Jane Goodall, and Martin Luther King Jr., and historical narratives l...
Johnny Ray Moore
Johnny Ray Moore NONE Johnny Ray Moore is a renowned poet and children's author known for works like 'Meet Martin Luther King, Jr.' and 'But Still, We Dream'. A graduate of the Institute of Children'...
Herbert G. McCann
Herbert G. McCann NONE Herbert G. McCann, an Associated Press sports and business writer, is a former Chicago Defender editor and collaborator of Alfred Duckett, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speechwr...
Kali Nicole Gross
Kali Nicole Gross 0000000040603245 Kali Nicole Gross, a Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of History at Rutgers University, is renowned for her book, Colored Amazons, exploring crime, violence, and b...
Cornel West
Cornel West 0000000123215424 Join us in a conversations with Cornel West, at Harvard Bookstore on March 8, 2021 Born on June 2, 1953, Dr. Cornel West is a highly esteemed intellectual and professor at...
David J. Garrow
David J. Garrow 000000010934828X David J. Garrow, a Professor of Law & History at the University of Pittsburgh, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his book on Martin Luther King Jr. He is a...
Gil Noble
Gil Noble 000000002469196X Gilbert “Gil” Noble was a notable television reporter, interviewer, and host of WABC-TV's weekly show “Like It Is.” His career in broadcasting started in 1962 at WLIB radio...
Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross
Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross MULTIPLE Daina Ramey Berry, a History Professor and associate dean at the University of Texas, and Kali Nicole Gross, Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Histo...
Nita Wiggins
Nita Wiggins NONE Nita Wiggins is a Paris-based American author, speaker, and journalism instructor. She is recognized for her expertise in journalism strategies and regularly appears on TV networks,...
Brian Broome
Brian Broome NONE Brian Broome is a poet, screenwriter, and University of Pittsburgh instructor pursuing an MFA. He's been a Moth storytelling finalist, won Carnegie Mellon's Martin Luther King Jr. W...
Howard L. Bingham
Howard L. Bingham NONE Howard L. Bingham, the first black photographer in the Hollywood Camera Guild, is known for his intimate photos of Muhammad Ali and the Black Panthers. His remarkable career in...
John Oliver Killens
John Oliver Killens 0000000081741003 “The Godfather of the Black Arts Movement” John Oliver Killens was an important figure in the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s, Killens was a close ...
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 ...
Phillip Martin JR.
Phillip Martin JR. NONE Phillip Martin Jr. (Phil Martin) is a retired Navy veteran, African American novelist, and lifelong storyteller. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he has since lived in Japan,...
Marcus Mosiah Garvey and Tony Martin
Marcus Mosiah Garvey and Tony Martin MULTIPLE Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a prominent political leader, and Tony Martin, a distinguished historian, are renowned for their significant contributions in advoc...
Toni Tipton-Martin
Toni Tipton-Martin 0000000035718195 Toni Tipton-Martin is an award-winning food journalist and community activist, recognized for her efforts to promote healthier communities. She's a recipient of th...
Martin R. Delany
Martin R. Delany 0000000080985970 Martin Delany (1812-1885) was a pioneering African American abolitionist and the first African American Field Officer in the U.S Army. Post-Reconstruction, he promot...
Shannon Holmes, Wahida Clark, Victor L. Martin, Sa'id Salaam, Reds Johnson, Hood Chronicles, Joe Awsum, and Vance Phillips
Shannon Holmes, Wahida Clark, Victor L. Martin, Sa'id Salaam, Reds Johnson, Hood Chronicles, Joe Awsum, and Vance Phillips MULTIPLE "Shannon Holmes, Wahida Clark, Victor L. Martin, Sa'id Salaam, Reds...
R. Sporty King
R. Sporty King NONE Sporty King, a New York native, is a successful motivational speaker and poet. His academic prowess earned him a scholarship to a Massachusetts private school. After a brief stint...
Wesley King and Created by Kobe Bryant
Wesley King and Created by Kobe Bryant MULTIPLE Wesley King and Kobe Bryant were established authors, known for their collaborative work in literature. King's expertise in writing paired with Bryant'...
Wesley King
Wesley King 0000000043414589 Wesley King, award-winning author of “OCDaniel”, “The Incredible Space Raiders from Space!”, “The Vindico”, and “The Feros”, also contributed to Kobe Bryant's bestselling...
Dante D. King
Dante D. King NONE Dante King is a San Francisco native, historian, and award-winning author of Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness: White Psychopathology, Collective Psychosis, and Trauma in ...
S.R. Martin
S.R. Martin NONE S.R. “Rudy” Martin Jr. (1935-2016) was a founding faculty of The Evergreen State College, teaching American/African American Studies. He authored a family memoir and a novel before r...
Luis Benveniste, Martin Carnoy, and Richard Rothstein
Luis Benveniste, Martin Carnoy, and Richard Rothstein MULTIPLE Luis Benveniste, Martin Carnoy, and Richard Rothstein are renowned authors and scholars, recognized for their significant contributions ...
Erica Martin
Erica Martin NONE Ericica Martin, a freelance editor specializing in copyediting and developmental editing, is also a poet. Author of her first book “And We Rise”, she lives in Tennessee and holds a ...
Roland S. Martin with Leah Lakins
Roland S. Martin with Leah Lakins MULTIPLE Roland S. Martin with Leah Lakins
Reginald Martin
Reginald Martin 0000000112973270 Dr. Reginald Martin, a prolific author and youngest full professor at University of Memphis at 35, holds five degrees including a Ph.D. in English. He founded Profess...
Roger Martin Davis
Roger Martin Davis NONE Roger Martin Davis, also known as Adisa Maina Omar, is a New York-born, globally-traveled author and certified Reiki practitioner. He is a graduate of Cornell University, Kore...
Edwina Martin-Arnold
Edwina Martin-Arnold NONE Edwina Martin-Arnold, a romance author, combines her belief in 'happily ever after' with the realities of love's complexities in her books. A Civil Rights advocate with a la...
Celestine Martin
Celestine Martin NONE New Jersey native, Celestine Martin, crafts whimsical romance novels inspired by everyday magic. When not writing or researching, she enjoys life in New York, indulging her daug...
Jetta Grace Martin
Jetta Grace Martin NONE Jetta Grace Martin is a author from the San Francisco Bay Area. Jetta is also a dancer, performer, and choreographer who has performed nationally and internationally. Jetta Gr...
Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Waldo E. Martin Jr. 0000000084102442 Waldo E. Martin Jr. is the Alexander F. and May T. Morrison Professor of American History and Citizenship at the University of California, Berkeley. Waldo E. Mart...
James Lawson Jr.
James Lawson Jr. NONE Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1928, and educated at Baldwin-Wallace College and Boston University, Reverend James Morris Lawson Jr.’s life was spent confront...
Aliya King Neil
Aliya King Neil NONE Aliya King Neil is an acclaimed journalist and author for teens and adults, with works featured in notable publications. Her first picture book was “Keep Your Head Up.” Aliya Kin...
Samantha King Holmes and r.h. Sin
Samantha King Holmes and r.h. Sin MULTIPLE Samantha King Holmes and r.h. Sin are renowned authors, best known for their powerful poetry and prose that explore themes of love, loss, and empowerment. S...
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 ...
Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles
Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles MULTIPLE Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles are renowned authors, each known for their unique storytelling style and contrib...
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 ...
Susie King Taylor
Susie King Taylor 0000000084839030 Susan Taylor Baker King, born into slavery in 1848, overcame adversity to become a teacher, nurse, and author. Despite education restrictions, she attended secret s...
Jonathan Todres and Shani M. King
Jonathan Todres and Shani M. King MULTIPLE Jonathan Todres is a Distinguished Professor of Law at Georgia State University. Shani M. King is a Law Professor and Director of the Center on Children and...
John B. King Jr.
John B. King Jr. 0000000499301320 John B. King Jr. (born January 5, 1975) served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet as the tenth U.S. Secretary of Education. Over the course of his extensive and in...
Benita R. Dale
Benita R. Dale NONE Benita R. Dale is a champion of African-American literature and art, founding Dialogue magazine and the Alliance for Cultural Enrichment, Inc. She also runs Efficient Business Ser...
Karmetria Burton
Karmetria Burton NONE Karmetria Dunham Burton PhD is senior director of Global Supplier Diversity and Inclusion for McDonald’s. Dr. Karmetria Burton is a corporate executive, speaker, author, and fou...
Lillie Patterson
Lillie Patterson NONE Lillie Patterson, a retired Baltimore teacher, wrote 16 children's books, including biographies, history, and poetry. Known for her vivid characters and moral stories, her works...
William Augustus Jones Jr.
William Augustus Jones Jr. 0000000021740789 William A. Jones Jr. (1934-2006) was a distinguished African-American minister and civil rights leader. An alumnus of the University of Kentucky and Crozer...
Jerome Pumphrey and Jarrett Pumphrey
Jerome Pumphrey and Jarrett Pumphrey MULTIPLE Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey are award-winning authors and illustrators known for works like 'The Old Truck' and 'There Was a Party for Langston'. Jerome ...
Omarion
Omarion 0000000101022998 Omarion Ishmael Grandberry, former B2K lead singer and successful solo artist, is now known as the “King of Unbothered.” A Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and actor, he's...
Stephannie Solomon
Stephannie Solomon NONE Stephannie Solomon, a Baltimore native and devout Christian, is a minister, author, educator, and founder of Conversations With The King Ministries. Her work spans from local ...
J. L. King
J. L. King 0000000034051018 J.L. King is an acclaimed author and publisher, renowned for his work as an HIV/STD activist. His writings focus on human behavior, health issues affecting minorities, and...
Shannon King
Shannon King 0000000046837069 Shannon King is an Associate Professor of History at The College of Wooster, Ohio. Shannon King is Associate Professor of History at The College of Wooster in Ohio.
Camryn King
Camryn King NONE Camryn King, a former lifestyle magazine senior writer and managing editor, is a world traveler who's lived in or visited 24+ countries and 42 states. She now writes suspense novels,...
Heidi Tyline King
Heidi Tyline King 0000000110757224 Heidi Tyline King is an accomplished author known for her adult literature. She ventured into children's books with “Saving American Beach: The Biography of African...
Zebedee King
Zebedee King NONE Zebedee King is an Air Force veteran turned cyber security expert, with a rich background in communications, IT training, and network defense. Married for 32 years, he and his wife,...
Chibundu Onuzo
Chibundu Onuzo 0000000369355013 Chibundu Onuzo is a celebrated Nigerian novelist, known for her award-winning debut, The Spider King’s Daughter. Born and raised in Lagos, she holds degrees from King'...
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...
Steven Anthony King
Steven Anthony King NONE “I give so much because I’ve been given so much.” Steven Anthony King is a New York-based public speaker, relationship coach, talk show host, and author with...
Shani M. King
Shani M. King NONE Shani Mahiri King, law professor and director of the Center on Children and Families at the University of Florida. Also an Associate Director of the Center on Race and Race Relatio...
Samantha King Holmes
Samantha King Holmes NONE Samantha King Holmes, a poet and author since age 11, uses writing as a form of therapy. Her poetry, akin to diary entries, captures the various stages of her life. Currentl...
Jeanne Porter King
Jeanne Porter King NONE Jeanne Porter King is a pastor, author, and leadership expert, writing for Christian women. She authored several books inspired by her experiences, including caring for her el...
Fulterius King
Fulterius King NONE Fulterius King is an Author, Poet, and Licensed Mental Health Therapist dedicated to empowering Black men and boys through the transformative power of poetry. Fulterius King is a...
Innosanto Nagara
Innosanto Nagara 0000000408362751 Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, the author moved to the U.S. in 1988 for zoology studies. He penned 'A is for Activist' for his son, which gained popularity through a Ki...
Eva Tremaine
Eva Tremaine NONE Eva Tremaine, a Queens native and prestigious IT Manager, is a versatile self-published author known for her books Unstable and Seven Again. She explores multiple genres and enjoys ...
Tony Dungy
Tony Dungy 0000000036530143 Tony Dungy, the first African American coach to lead the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl victory, has an impressive coaching history with multiple teams. Prior to coach...
Jihad Shaheed Uhuru
Jihad Shaheed Uhuru NONE Jihad, from a criminal past to becoming an award-winning author and motivational speaker, used his prison experience to educate himself and write the groundbreaking book “Str...
Brene Brown
Brene Brown 0000000034192910 Brene Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston and visiting professor at UT Austin, studies courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She's authored six...
Mayowa Alabi
Mayowa Alabi 0000000513192571 Lagos-based artist, Mayowa Alabi, incorporates African folklore and Afrofuturism into his work. With over 7 years of design experience, he's a former Creative Lead at Co...
Carleen Brice
Carleen Brice NONE Carleen Brice, a prolific author and editor, is known for the books 'Orange Mint and Honey' and 'Lead Me Home'. With over 100,000 copies sold of 'Walk Tall: Affirmations for People...
Deya Smith
Deya Smith NONE Deya “Direct” Smith, lead content producer for the Tom Joyner Morning Show, is the creator of “The Man Whisperer” series. Known for her provocative communication style, she's a freque...
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...
EA Luetkemeyer
EA Luetkemeyer NONE EA Luetkemeyer, an author informed by his prison experiences, explores America's class and racial divides. He is a Lesley University MFA graduate and author of novels including 'P...
Brian Pinkney
Brian Pinkney 0000000063549392 As a child, Brian Pinkney loved drawing pictures on every piece of paper he could find. He also loved watching his father, Jerry Pinkney, illustrate books for children...
Winston Chapman
Winston Chapman NONE Winston Chapman, originally from Roseville, Minnesota, is an author with diverse career experiences, including stand-up comedy and TV show production. He first published an artic...
Doreen Rappaport
Doreen Rappaport 0000000073677013 Doreen Rappaport, an award-winning author of 48 children's books, is celebrated for her unique storytelling style that combines historical facts with intimate narrat...