Frankie Knuckles
Frankie Knuckles was born on January 18, 1955 (to March 31, 2014). He was a beloved DJ, record producer, and innovative re-mixer who played an important role in developing and popu
Vernita Gray
Vernita Gray was born on December 8, 1948 (to March 18, 2014). She was a pioneering LGBTQ activist and marriage equality advocate, and an early champion of lesbians and gay men in
Oliver W. Martin III
Oliver W. Martin III was born on November 25, 1958 (to April 19, 2014). He was a courageous HIV/AIDS activist, a preventative health care advocate, and a pioneering faith community
Morgan Powell
Photo: Courtesy of Nilka Martell, who told the Ubuntu Biography Project it was Morgan’s favorite. Morgan Powell was born on November 25, 1973 (to September 29, 2014). He was a be
Roy Simmons
Roy Simmons was born on November 8, 1956 (to February 20, 2014). He is a former National Football League player who played offensive line for the New York Giants and the Washington