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
Karen Williams
Karen Williams was born on August 13. She is a comic, emcee, motivational speaker, writer, LGBTQ community advocate, and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Karen
Latasha Byears
Photo: LA Times Latasha Byears was born August 12, 1973. She is a celebrated former American professional women’s basketball player who played power forward for several franchise