André Cooley
André Cooley was born on September 14, 1985. He is a lawyer, former deputy sheriff, youth advocate, mentor, and LGBTQ rights activist. He came to national prominence in 2010 when
Nell Carter
Nell Carter was born on September 13, 1948 (to January 23, 2003). The star of the hit NBC sitcom “Gimme a Break!” was an acclaimed actress and singer, honored with both a Tony
Alain LeRoy Locke
Alain Locke was born on September 13, 1885 (to June 9, 1954). He was an important gay, Black writer, philosopher, scholar, and patron of the arts, who is often referred to as the
Jann Halexander
Photo: Jeff Bonnenfant Jann Halexander was born on September 13, 1982. He is a singer, musician, composer, actor, producer, blogger, and activist. Halexander was born Auréli
Gilbert Price
Gilbert Price was born on September 10, 1942 (to January 2, 1991). He was an accomplished baritone singer and award-winning actor. Gilbert Price was born in New York City, one of t
Jermaine Stewart
Photo: Tim Roney/Getty Images Jermaine Stewart was born on September 7, 1957 (to March 17, 1997). He was a pop singer and dancer best known for his Billboard hits, “The Word Is O
Frank Malaba
Frank Malaba was born on September 7, 1981. He is an acclaimed actor, poet, radio producer, and human rights activist. Frank Malaba was born the second child of five in Bulawayo,
DeMarco Majors
Photo: Phil Knott DeMarco Majors was born on September 6, 1977. He is an actor, model, personal trainer, and television host. As a professional basketball star, Majors was the firs
Sylvester
Sylvester was born on September 6, 1947 (to December 16, 1988). The celebrated disco, R&B, and soul legend known as the “Queen of Disco” rocked to the top of the disco musi
Kevin E. Taylor
Reverend Kevin E. Taylor was born on September 4, 1964. He is a highly respected pastor, author, television producer, writer, researcher, activist, empowerment coach, and proud fa