Jessica Betts
(b. 1982) “There are no boundaries with my music. I like to go with what feels good.” Jessica Betts was born on June 20, 1982 in Chicago, Illinois. She belonged to a churchgo
Niecy Nash
(b. 1970) “Those are the magic three words. I didn’t care what the obstacle was in my life. I knew what I wanted to do, and I was going to make that happen no matter what.”
Alice Walker
(b. 1944) “Womanist is to feminist as purple is to lavender.” Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker was born on February 19, 1944, in Eatonton, Georgia. She was the eighth and
Lorraine Hansberry
(1930-1965) “Though it be a thrilling and marvelous thing to be merely young and gifted in such times, it is doubly so—doubly dynamic—to be young, gifted, and Black.” Lor
Stormé DeLarverie
(1920-2014) “It was a rebellion, it was an uprising, it was a civil rights disobedience – it wasn’t no damn riot.” Stormé DeLarverie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana
Monica Roberts
(1962-2020) “What I’m writing may inspire someone who does not want to persevere.” Monica Katrice Roberts was born on May 4, 1962 in Houston, Texas. Her father was a disc joc
Allen Orr
Allen Orr, Esq. was born on August 5. He is a respected immigration lawyer, disability advocate, civil rights activist, SGL/LGBTQ advocate, community builder, and philosopher. Alle
Sharon Bridgforth
Sharon Bridgforth was born on May 15, 1958. She is a writer who makes theatrical jazz performance installations. Using improvisational techniques, Bridgforth composes moving soun
Mabel Hampton
Mabel Hampton was born on May 2, 1902 (to October 26, 1989). She was a dancer during the era of the Harlem Renaissance, an early lesbian activist, a domestic worker, and a philanth
Reggie Williams
Reggie Williams was born on April 29, 1951 (to February 7, 1999). He was a health care professional, a charismatic community leader, a highly effective early activist for HIV prev