Rikki Beadle-Blair
Rikki Beadle-Blair was born on July 25, 1961. He is a multi-talented writer, director, composer, choreographer, designer, producer, and performer whose numerous TV and film cred
Van M. Bailey
Dr. Van M. Bailey was born on July 24, 1983. He is a queer Black educator, writer, drummer, community builder, sacred space curator, panelist, and speaker. Dr. Van M. Bailey was ra
Charles H. Allen III
The Honorable Charles H. Allen III, was born on July 23, 1953 (to February 17, 2008). He was a leading political and community leader in New Haven, Connecticut. Known as “Chuck
Ruth C. Ellis
Photo: Still from the documentary, “Living with Pride: Ruth C. Ellis @ 100” Ruth C. Ellis was born on July 23, 1899 (to October 5, 2000). She was a remarkably inspiring advocat
Carl Phillips
Carl Phillips was born on July 23, 1959. He is a celebrated American writer and translator, the highly acclaimed author of 13 collections of poetry, and has served as the Professor
Kalup Linzy
Kalup Linzy was born on July 23, 1977. He is an acclaimed American video and performance artist whose humor, social criticism, and compelling satire have caught the attention of th
George Bellinger, Jr.
George Bellinger, Jr. was born on July 22, 1955. He has worked to uplift the community for almost forty years as a highly respected HIV/AIDS activist, lecturer, LGBT advocate,
Rupert Kinnard
Rupert Kinnard was born on July 21, 1954. He is a celebrated cartoonist, successful art director, beloved illustrator, popular guest house host, and a respected community builder.
Damien Crawford
Damien Crawford was born on July 20, 1985. He is a popular singer, songwriter, and performer known as “The Prince of Urban Pop,” and widely respected for his philanthropic wo
Byron Mason
Byron Mason was born on July 20, 1972 (to November 1, 2020). He was a longtime community builder, HIV/AIDS researcher, respected social justice advocate, and activist. Byron Mason