Monica Roberts
(1962-2020) “What I’m writing may inspire someone who does not want to persevere.” Monica Katrice Roberts was born on May 4, 1962 in Houston, Texas. Her father was a disc joc
Chalwe Ranney
Chalwe Ranney was born on April 28, 1987. He is an empowering human rights activist, an LGBTI equality advocate, HIV/AIDS advocate, and a community builder. Chalwe Ranney Mwansa wa
Ruby Dandridge
Ruby Dandridge was born on March 3, 1900 (to October 17, 1987). She was a radio, television, and film actress from the early days of those mediums, also notable for being the mothe
Willi Smith
Willi Smith was born on February 29, 1948 (to April 17, 1987). He was one of the most influential and successful African American designers in fashion history. Known for his spirit
Phillipe Cunningham
Phillipe Cunningham was born in 1987. When elected to the Minneapolis City Council in November 2017, Cunningham became one of the first out trans men and the first out trans man of
Mike Webb
Mike Webb was born on February 1, 1987. Webb is a self-described progressive driven by community organizing and empowering our most vulnerable communities. Michael C. Webb, Jr. was
Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean was born on October 28, 1987. He is a Grammy Award-winning singer, rapper, composer, and celebrated performer. Born as Christopher Edwin “Lonny” Breaux in Long Beac
James Baldwin
Photo: Dmitri Kasterine James Baldwin was born on August 2, 1924 (to December 1, 1987). He was an important 20th century novelist, writer, playwright, poet, social critic, essayist
Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin was born on March 17, 1912 (to August 24, 1987). He was an important pacifist, event organizer, human rights advocate, and a leading voice in shaping the strategies a
Rodney Kendell Nickens, Jr.
Rodney Kendell Nickens, Jr., JD, MA was born on March 10, 1987. He is a passionate social justice and civil rights advocate, public servant, and a leader in the LGBTQ community. Ro