Danieri Basammula-Ekkere Mwanga II Mukasa
Danieri Basammula-Ekkere Mwanga II Mukasa ascended to the throne of the Kingdom of Buganda (within present-day Uganda) on October 18, 1884, following the death of his father, King
Tarell Alvin McCraney
Photo: Jeffrey Salter Tarell Alvin McCraney was born on October 17, 1980. He is an Oscar-winning screenwriter, playwright, and actor who was the recipient of the first New York Tim
Howard Rollins
Howard Rollins was born on October 17, 1950 (to December 8, 1996). He was stage, film, and television actor, best known for his portrayal of Coalhouse Walker, Jr. in the 1981 film,
Yolo Akili Robinson
Yolo Akili Robinson, known as Yolo Akili, was born on October 14, 1981. He is the executive director and founder of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective), an organiza
Bryan Epps
Bryan Epps was born on October 13, 1982. He is an accomplished advocate, social justice activist, community builder, and entrepreneur. Bryan Matthew Charles Epps was born on in Eli
Rashad Robinson
Rashad Robinson was born on October 13, 1978. He is a highly respected civil rights leader and human rights advocate, a blogger, author, and current executive director of Color Of
Rhone Fraser
Rhone Fraser was born on October 12, 1979. He is widely respected literary critic, journalist, advocate, playwright, and academic. Dr. Rhone Fraser identifies himself as gay, Mar
Larry Benjamin
Larry Benjamin was born on October 11, 1959. He is the author of three novels, a collection of short stories, and a novella—all with a gay focus. Benjamin was born in the New Yo
Maurice Mjomba
Maurice (Morris) Mjomba was born on October 10, 1982 (to July 27-30, 2012). He was a Tanzanian HIV/AIDS coordinator, human rights activist, and a founding member of Stay Awake Netw
Nona Hendryx
Photo: Marc Baptiste Nona Hendryx was born on October 9, 1944. She is a celebrated American vocalist, record producer, songwriter, musician, children’s book author, and actress.