Miss Cleo
Photo: Lilly Echeverria/Miami Herald/MCT/Getty Images Youree Dell Cleomill Harris was born on August 12, 1962 (to July 26, 2016). Better known as Miss Cleo, she was a self-proclaim
Charles M. Blow
Photo: Beowolf Sheehan Charles M. Blow was born on August 11, 1970. He is a widely respected columnist for “The New York Times,” a knowledgeable political and social critic, an
Thurlow Evans Tibbs, Jr.
Thurlow Evans Tibbs, Jr., was born on August 8, 1952 (to January 16, 1997). He was a highly educated engineer and urban planner who distinguished himself as a leading African Ameri
Juliet P. “JP” Howard
Juliet P. Howard, a.k.a. JP Howard, was born on August 8. She is a Black lesbian poet, author, educator, activist, wife, “mama,” and curator of Women Writers in Bloom Poetry Sa
David Morrow
Afro Blue Self Portrait, David Morrow, 2017 David Morrow was born on August 7. He is an expatriate New York painter and photographer who has resided in Northern Europe for more tha
Darieck Scott
Darieck Scott was born on August 7, 1974. He is an author, educator, and scholar. Darieck Scott was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, and lived there for all of six weeks before his par
Michael Peters
Michael Peters was born on August 6, 1948 (to August 21, 1994). He was a celebrated dancer, pioneering choreographer, and film and television director who specialized in music vide
Mark J. Tuggle
Mark J. Tuggle at age five Mark J. Tuggle was born on August 6, 1960. He is an activist, educator, humanitarian, mentor, writer, and spiritual being. Mark J. Tuggle was born on the
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
Sapphire
Sapphire was born on August 4, 1950. She is an award-winning novelist, poet, and activist, best known for her widely acclaimed novel, “Push,” the basis for the Oscar-winning 20