Isaiah Wilson
Isaiah Wilson was born on August 20, 1986. He is a self-described proud, Black gay man who is thriving while living with HIV, a writer, singer, human rights advocate, and lover of
Ricky Day
Ricky Day was born on August 17, 1964. He is a trendsetting Harlem-based artist, public speaker, photographer, and visionary whose creative and professional pursuits have included
Scaly Kep’na
Scaly Kep’na was born on August 17, 1986. He is a human rights and youth activist, musician, radio host, atheist, and founder of the Jeunialissime organization in the Democratic
Wallace Thurman
Wallace Thurman was born on August 16, 1902 (to December 22, 1934). He was a celebrated Harlem Renaissance novelist, editor, poet, playwright, and literary critic. Wallace Henry Th
Victor Mukasa
Victor Mukasa was born on August 16, 1975. He is a transperson, human rights defender, consultant, and a founding director of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) (2004-2007). He has al
Charles Stephens
Charles Stephens was born on August 15, 1980. He is a highly respected writer, critical thinker, activist, and founder of The Counter Narrative Project, an initiative that engages
Louis J. Mitchell
Louis J. Mitchell was born on August 15, 1960. He is a respected, longtime transgender activist, faith leader, social justice advocate, and community builder. Louis James Irvin
Dr. Oscar Holmes IV
Dr. Oscar Holmes IV was born on August 15, 1981. He is a respected scholar-activist, and diversity and management expert. Oscar Holmes IV was born in Richmond, Virginia, the son
Maine Smith
Jermaine “Maine” Dion Smith was born on August 14, 1973 (to March 14, 2015). He was an eclectic artist, art director, fashion designer, and musician. Biography coming in 2018.
Victor Pond
Victor Pond was born on August 13 (to January 15, 2015). He was a passionate HIV/AIDS advocate and educator, activist, devout Christian, and singer. Pond was born in Panama, as a s