Little Richard
Little Richard was born on December 5, 1932. He is a legendary musician, singer, actor, comedian, and songwriter who was inducted as part of the inaugural class of the Rock and Rol
James Cleveland
The Reverend Dr. James Cleveland was born on December 5, 1931 (to February 9, 1991). He was a celebrated gospel singer, arranger, composer and, most significantly, the driving forc
Gregory Darnell Victorianne
Gregory Darnell (Gd) Victorianne was born on December 4, 1959. He is a longtime sexual health community activist, organizer, and researcher, as well as an accomplished educator, an
JL King
JL King was born on December 4, 1952. He is a best-selling author, publisher, an HIV/STD prevention activist, and as he told Oprah Winfrey’s millions of viewers, “a proud Black
Adejoke Tugbiyele
Adejoke Tugbiyele was born on December 4, 1977. She is an award-winning, queer, Black artist and advocate. She was a featured participant in CultureSummit 2017-Abu Dhabi, is a re
Jason Collins
Jason Collins was born on December 2, 1978. He is a former professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After the 2012–13 se
Rev. Patrick Leuben Mukajanga
Rev. Patrick Leuben Mukajanga, known by many as Mleuben Maccarthy, was born on December 2, 1976 (to July 31, 2020). He was a Christian teacher and pastor in Uganda who founded and
Pepe Julian Onziema
Pepe Julian Onziema was born on November 30, 1980. Known to many as Opimva (“son of a chief”), he is an African citizen of Ugandan descent, a human rights defender, sexual and
Billy Strayhorn
Billy Strayhorn was born on November 29, 1915 (to May 31, 1967). He was a composer, pianist, and arranger, best known for his successful collaboration with bandleader and composer
Colman Domingo
Colman Domingo was born on November 28, 1969. He is a Tony Award-nominated actor, writer and director of stage and screen whose credits include the films “42,” “Lee Daniels