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Tom Wood

Tom Wood 0000000071567072 “If you are excellent at almost anything you can succeed.” Tom Wood, a trailblazer in the banking industry, was the first Black member of a major U.S. bank's boar...

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Takiyah Wallace-McMillian and Janay Brown-Wood

Takiyah Wallace-McMillian and Janay Brown-Wood MULTIPLE Takiyah Wallace-McMillian and Janay Brown-Wood are celebrated authors specializing in children's literature, with a focus on diversity and incl...

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Tom Knight

Tom Knight 0000000356443698 After an enjoyable stint as a graphic designer, Tom Knight is now proud to be using his imagination as a full-time career. Drawing on a long and abiding love of imagery f...

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Tom Feelings

Tom Feelings 0000000063291627 Tom Feelings was a Brooklyn-born author, illustrator, and activist who portrayed the African-American experience through his work. He had a distinguished career, winning...

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Tom Dent and Edited by Kalamu ya Salaam

Tom Dent and Edited by Kalamu ya Salaam MULTIPLE Tom Dent and Kalamu ya Salaam are influential authors known for their significant contributions to literature and culture, particularly within the Afr...

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Tom Percival

Tom Percival 0000000058693453 Tom Percival had an unconventional childhood in a remote and beautiful part of South Shropshire and these formative years are almost certainly what first got him intere...

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Michele Wood

Michele Wood 0000000384420661 Michele Wood is a minister and award-winning author known for her vivid illustrations and use of Christian symbolism. Her accolades include the American Book Award, the ...

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JaNay Brown-Wood

JaNay Brown-Wood NONE JaNay Brown-Wood is a celebrated children's author and educator, known for her award-winning book, “Imani's Moon.” She teaches as an ECE professor at American River College and ...

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Simon Wood

Simon Wood 0000000424573065 Based in Melbourne, Simon "Woody" Wood Creator of Sneaker Freaker magazine. He is recognized worldwide for his encyclopedic knowledge, inimitable writing style, and steadf...

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Tom Burrell

Tom Burrell 0000000078076508 Thomas J. Burrell, a pioneer in marketing communications, revolutionized the portrayal of African Americans in TV advertising. He acknowledged their purchasing power, cha...

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Josiah Henson

Josiah Henson 0000000082230213 Josiah Henson (1789-1883) was an author, abolitionist, and minister who escaped from slavery and founded a settlement in Upper Canada for fugitive slaves. His autobiogr...

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Roy Wood Jr.

Roy Wood Jr. NONE Roy Wood Jr. is a two-time Emmy-nominated writer and producer. The comedian, actor, and podcaster is primarily known for his stand-up comedy and work as a correspondent on Comedy C...

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Muriel Feelings

Muriel Feelings 0000000042175168 Muriel Feelings, born in Pennsylvania, was an educator and author. She taught in East Africa and Brooklyn and collaborated with her illustrator husband, Tom Feelings,...

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Janet Sims-Wood

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Nancy Wood

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Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley 0000000110310916 Tavis Smiley, a prominent African-American voice, is a renowned host and political commentator. Known for his work on BET Tonight and The Tom Joyner Morning Show, he is ...

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Tom Joyner

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Tom McNeal

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Tom Reiss

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Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Lisa Nichols, and Tom Joyner

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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...

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Tom Feelings and Kwame Dawes

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Tom Dent

Tom Dent 0000000116010017 Sure, I can help with that. However, I didn't receive the author bio from you. Could you please provide it?

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Marguerite W. Davol

Marguerite W. Davol NONE Marguerite W. Davol, a former teacher at Gorse Child Study Center, Mount Holyoke College, is an acclaimed author known for children's books like Heart of the Wood, How Snake ...

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Brian H. Williams

Brian H. Williams NONE Dr. Brian H. Williams is a Harvard-educated surgeon, Air Force Academy graduate, and a prominent leader in public policy, structural racism, gun violence, and health equity. Wi...

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Nikki Woods

Nikki Woods NONE Nikki Woods is a multi-media personality, personal branding coach, and CEO of Nikki Woods Media. As senior producer of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, she reaches over 8 million listen...

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Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Beecher Stowe 0000000120176335 Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an influential American author and abolitionist. Her novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, highlighted the harsh realities of slavery ...

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Mark Twain

Mark Twain 0000000368641704 Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an influential American author known for his satirical humor and social criticism. He's best remembered for classic novels such as The Adventure...

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E. D. Arrington

E. D. Arrington NONE E.D. Arrington, also known as Lois, was raised by her grandparents in Greene County, North Carolina. After a successful career at the National Education Association, she turned t...

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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...

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Thomas Long

Thomas Long 0000000376122955 Thomas Long, a self-published poet from Baltimore, transitioned to urban fiction, reflecting his experiences growing up in the inner city. His debut novel, Dayvon’s Story...

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E. B. Lewis

E. B. Lewis 0000000367331472 E.B. Lewis, an award-winning illustrator, has worked on over 70 children's books. Inspired by his uncles, he developed his artistic skills from a young age and later spec...

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Kathleen Cornell Berman

Kathleen Cornell Berman NONE Kathleen Cornell Berman is a former teacher turned author, specializing in picture books. When not writing, she enjoys painting, sculpting, and attending concerts. She fi...

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Gregory Gourdet

Gregory Gourdet NONE Gregory Gourdet, born 1975 in New York, is a renowned chef and health enthusiast. A Culinary Institute of America graduate, he trained under Jean-Georges Vongerichten and ran the...

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John Murillo

John Murillo NONE John Murillo is a renowned poet and professor known for his works “Up Jump the Boogie” and “Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry.” He's won numerous awards including two Larry Neal Writers ...

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Naa Oyo A. Kwate

Naa Oyo A. Kwate NONE Naa Oyo A. Kwate is a Ghanaian immigrant who grew up in Chicago. She originally trained as a clinical psychologist in New York City, intending to work as a clinician in urban h...

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Catherine Joy White

Catherine Joy White NONE Catherine Joy White is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and founder and CEO of the award-winning Kusini Productions, a company established to champion the voices of Black women....

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Bsrat Mezghebe

Bsrat Mezghebe NONE Bsrat Mezghebe is a writer from Washington, D.C. Her debut novel, I Hope You Find What You’re Looking For, released by Liveright in February 2026, delves into the secret live...

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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...

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Tony Rose

Tony Rose 000000005879297X AALBC Mourns the Passing of Tony Rose Tony Rose (October 11, 1950 – May 27, 2025) was the Publisher and CEO of Amber Communications Group, Inc. the nation’s large...

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Adriano Pedrosa and Tomas Toledo

Adriano Pedrosa and Tomas Toledo MULTIPLE Adriano Pedrosa and Tomás Toledo

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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...

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William C. Rhoden

William C. Rhoden NONE Author Rhoden delves into institutionalized racism in sports in his book, “Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete.” He traces African ...

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Angela P. Dodson

Angela P. Dodson NONE Angela P. Dodson is a contributing editor for Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, former senior editor at The New York Times, and ex-executive editor of Black Issues Book Revie...

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Faith Knight

Faith Knight NONE Faith Knight also writes under the pen names FM Knight and Tanzy Kohl. She writes contemporary and historical fiction for adults and teens. Faith Knight is an author, wife, and moth...

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Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas 0000000121012885 “My father was a mulatto, my grandfather was a Negro, and my great-grandfather a monkey. You see, Sir, my family starts where yours ends.” Alexandre Dumas,...

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Larry Elder

Larry Elder 0000000046196003 Elder is the Executive Producer of the 2020 Film Uncle Tom Laurence Allen Elder, born in Los Angeles in 1952, is an accomplished American libertarian talk radio host, aut...

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Phoebe Robinson

Phoebe Robinson NONE Phoebe Robinson is a stand-up comedian, best-selling author, and actress. She's the co-creator of 2 Dope Queens, host of podcast Sooo Many White Guys, and author of You Can't Tou...

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Alan Moore

Alan Moore 0000000120959030 Alan Moore is a highly esteemed graphic story writer, known for award-winning works like Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and more. He's the creator of America's Best Comics line...

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Rafael López

Rafael López 0000000430746276 Rafael López is a renowned illustrator of NYT bestsellers and award-winning books. He's won Pura Belpré medals and other prestigious awards, including the Tomás River...

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Jay Ellis

Jay Ellis 0000000042134892 Jay Ellis, a South Carolina-born actor, is known for his role in HBO's Insecure, winning an NAACP Image Award. His career started with BET’s The Game, and includes a role i...

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