Introduction.
Photo Credits.
Adams Earley, Charity (Pioneering African-American WAC officer).
Bambaataa, Afrika (Hip-hop pioneer).
Beasley, Phoebe (Radio executive and talented artist).
Benson, Angela ("Romantic" writer).
Blige, Mary J. (The Queen of Hip Hop Soul).
Bogle, Donald (Respected culture critic and historian).
Bonds, Barry (National League four-time MVP).
Brandy (Multi-talented singer and actress).
Claiborne, Loretta (Inspirational Special Olympics athlete).
Curling, Alvin (Reputable Canadian politican).
Dadie, Bernard (Celebrated West African author).
Davis, Viola (Tony award-winning actress).
Delsarte, Louis (Gifted modern artist).
Dobbs, Mattiwilda (Internationally-known opera singer).
Ellington, Mercedes (Hard-working dancer and choreographer).
Franklin, Shirley Clarke (Atlanta's first female mayor).
Glover, Corey (Living Colour rocker).
Hammond, Lenn (Canadian reggae star).
Harper, Ben (Versatile musician).
Harper, Michael S. (Revered poet).
Harris, Claire (Leading Canadian poet).
Holder, Laurence (Esteemed playwright).
India.Arie (Up-and-coming Neosoul vocalist).
Isaac, Julius (Former Chief Justice of Canada's Federal Court).
Joachim. Paulin (Celebrated artist and critic).
Jones, Merlakia (Determined Cleveland Rockers star).
Kilpatrick, Kwame (Detroit's youngest mayor).
Kodjoe, Boris (Socially-conscious actor).
Kravitz, Lenny (Uncompromising rock musician).
KRS-One (Hip-hop vanguard).
Manley, Rachel (Autobiographical author).
Marsalis, Branford (Grammy award-winning saxophonist).
Mary, Mary (Popular Gospel duo).
Mays, William G. (Mays Chemical Company founder).
McKnight, Brian (Smooth R&B vocalist).
MC Lyte (First female rapper to score a gold record).
Mullen, Harryette (The "Queen of Hip Hop Hyperbole").
Parks, Suzan-Lori (Avante-garde playwright).
Powell, Renee (Ground-breaking golfer).
Reid, Vernon (Living Colour guitarist).
Robinson, Fatima (Hip-hop choreographer).
Rucker, Darius (Hootie and the Blowfish baritone).
Savimbi, Jonas (Charismatic Angolan rebel).
Scott, Stuart (Successful ESPN sportscaster).
Sly & Robbie (Jamaican musicians and record producers).
Smith, Trixie (Southern blues singer).
Talbert, David E. ("Soul" playwright).
Taylor, Karin (Model-turned-businesswoman).
TLC (Incendiary R&B trio).
Walker, Hezekiah (The "Pastor of Hip Hop").
Waters, Muddy (Beloved blues musician).
White, Dondi (New York graffiti artist).
Whitfield, Van (Bestselling author).
Williams, Venus (Tennis prodigy).
Woods, Sylvia (Soul-food restauranteur).
Zuma, Nkosazana Dlamini (Powerful South African politican).
Cumulative Nationality Index.
Cumulative Occupation Index.
Cumulative Subject Index.
Cumulative Name Index.