Booker T. Washington 1856-1915 Booker Taliaferro Washington was one of the leading African American figures of his era. Born a slave and initially...
Dinah Washington 1924-1963 Dinah Washington was one of the most beloved, versatile, and popular singers of her generation and, indeed, in all...
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 F. Grant 1846-1910 A dentist by trade, Dr. George F. Grant also distinguished himself as an educator, scholar, and inventor. Grant earned...