Mabel Hampton
Mabel Hampton was born on May 2, 1902 (to October 26, 1989). She was a dancer during the era of the Harlem Renaissance, an early lesbian activist, a domestic worker, and a philanth
Rotimi Fani-Kayode
Rotimi Fani-Kayode was born on April 20, 1955 (to December 21, 1989). He was a Nigerian photographer working principally in Britain who became one of the most important photographe
Richmond Barthé
Richmond Barthé was born on January 28, 1901 (to March 5, 1989). He was an important sculptor who rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, later becoming well-known throu
Pat Parker
Pat Parker was born on January 20, 1944 (to June 19, 1989). She was an influential lesbian and feminist poet and activist. Given the name Patricia Cooks at birth, Pat Parker was bo
Terrence Clemens
Photo: Rachel Johnson/The Wichitan Terrence Clemens was born on January 17, 1989. He is an LGBTQ advocate, future community leader, amateur boxer, and college basketball player who
Tyrieak Mines
Tyrieak Mines was born on January 6, 1989. He is a highly respected writer, blogger, producer, and marriage equality advocate. Born Byron Rodgers Jr., Tyrieak Mines is a nativ
Alvin Ailey
(1931-1989) Alvin Ailey was born on January 5, 1931 (to December 1, 1989). He was a celebrated modern dancer, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance
Gabriel Maldonado
Gabriel Maldonado was born on January 3, 1989. He is a community organizer, public health and social justice advocate, public speaker, BlaQueer feminist, and founder and chief exec
Shikeith
Shikeith was born on January 3, 1989. He is a multi-disciplinary visual artist, filmmaker, and creator of the documentary “#Blackmendream.” Shikeith N. Cathey was born in Phila
Arthur Rhames
Photo: Shigeki Masumoto Arthur Rhames was born on October 25, 1957 (to December 27, 1989). He was an extraordinary guitarist, tenor saxophonist, pianist, melodica stylist, Krishn