Kalup Linzy
Kalup Linzy was born on July 23, 1977. He is an acclaimed American video and performance artist whose humor, social criticism, and compelling satire have caught the attention of th
George Bellinger, Jr.
George Bellinger, Jr. was born on July 22, 1955. He has worked to uplift the community for almost forty years as a highly respected HIV/AIDS activist, lecturer, LGBT advocate,
Rupert Kinnard
Rupert Kinnard was born on July 21, 1954. He is a celebrated cartoonist, successful art director, beloved illustrator, popular guest house host, and a respected community builder.
Damien Crawford
Damien Crawford was born on July 20, 1985. He is a popular singer, songwriter, and performer known as “The Prince of Urban Pop,” and widely respected for his philanthropic wo
Byron Mason
Byron Mason was born on July 20, 1972 (to November 1, 2020). He was a longtime community builder, HIV/AIDS researcher, respected social justice advocate, and activist. Byron Mason
Larry Levan
Larry Levan was born on July 20, 1954 (to November 8, 1992). He was a legendary disc jockey, producer and remixer most known for his time at New York City’s Paradise Garage night
Tony Woods
Tony Woods was born on July 20, 1980. He is an outstanding former military officer, Congressional candidate, SGL/LGBTQ activist, and humanitarian. Additionally, Woods has written
Alice Dunbar-Nelson
Alice (Ruth Moore) Dunbar-Nelson was born on July 19, 1875 (to September 18, 1935). She was an important American poet, journalist, educator, and political activist. Among the firs
Maurice Runea
Maurice Runea was born on July 19, 1974. She is a transgender comic, blogger, advocate, activist, and former webcast host of the “Maurice Runea Show,” who very publicly mad
Ronald K. Brown
Ronald K. Brown was born on July 18, 1966. He is a highly acclaimed artistic director, choreographer, and dancer. Ronald K. Brown was born in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of