Booker T. Washington 1856-1915 Booker Taliaferro Washington was one of the leading African American figures of his era. Born a slave and initially...
Clara Ward 1924-1973 Clara Ward applied her unique talent as a singer, pianist, and arranger to join with her family in creating...
Fredi Washington 1903-1994 Fredi Washington, an ivory-skinned African American beauty with exceptional acting talent, was the tragic victim of the racial stereotypes,...
George Washington Carver 1864? – 1943 George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist and educator of international reputation, whose work had a critical...
Sister Rosetta Tharpe 1921-1973 Sister Rosetta Tharpe rose from the Sanctified tradition of church music to become one of the most famous performers...
