Bishop Jacquelyn Holland
Bishop Jacquelyn Holland was born on December 7, 1957. She is a respected theologian, activist, teacher, mother, and proud lesbian. Jacquelyn Donice Lawrence Holland was born
Baron Wright (Baron Artist)
Baron Wright (Baron Artist) was born on December 7, 1978. He is a gifted recording artist, poet, playwright, performance artist, photographer, and songwriter. Baron Wright is a
Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow
Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow was born on December 6, 1968. He is an instructor, author, a sacred activist, and community builder. He has spent many years organizing spiritual congr
Cheryl Boyce-Taylor
Cheryl Boyce-Taylor was born on December 6, 1950. She is a highly respected poet, workshop facilitator, mentor, teaching artist, and the founder and curator of Calypso Muse, and th
Little Richard
Little Richard was born on December 5, 1932. He is a legendary musician, singer, actor, comedian, and songwriter who was inducted as part of the inaugural class of the Rock and Rol
James Cleveland
The Reverend Dr. James Cleveland was born on December 5, 1931 (to February 9, 1991). He was a celebrated gospel singer, arranger, composer and, most significantly, the driving forc
Gregory Darnell Victorianne
Gregory Darnell (Gd) Victorianne was born on December 4, 1959. He is a longtime sexual health community activist, organizer, and researcher, as well as an accomplished educator, an
JL King
JL King was born on December 4, 1952. He is a best-selling author, publisher, an HIV/STD prevention activist, and as he told Oprah Winfrey’s millions of viewers, “a proud Black
Adejoke Tugbiyele
Adejoke Tugbiyele was born on December 4, 1977. She is an award-winning, queer, Black artist and advocate. She was a featured participant in CultureSummit 2017-Abu Dhabi, is a re
Jason Collins
Jason Collins was born on December 2, 1978. He is a former professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After the 2012–13 se