Table of Contents
Introduction ix
Cumulative Nationality Index 173
Cumulative Occupation Index 185
Cumulative Subject Index 205
Cumulative Name Index 253
Anderson, William Gilchrist: Gifted physician and educator 1
Barber, Tiki: Football player and announcer 5
Berry, Halle: Oscar-winning actress 8
Chadiha, Jeffri: Sports Illustrated writer 12
Chase, Leah: Respected Creole chef 14
Clay, Bryan Ezra: Olympic decathlete 17
Coleman, Kenneth L: Information technology executive 20
Davis, Erroll B., Jr: College administrator and business executive 22
De' Alexander, Quinton: Noted fashion designer 25
Garrett, Sean: Grammy-nominated music producer 27
Grant, Bernie: British government official 29
Graves, Denyce: Distinguished opera singer 32
Greenhouse, Bunnatine "Bunny": Courageous whistleblower 36
Hall, Aaron: R&B vocalist 39
Hathaway, Lalah: Talented singer and songwriter 42
Holland, Endesha Ida Mae: Playwright who rose above adversity 45
Hollowell, Donald L: Civil rights attorney 48
Holmes, Clint: Las Vegasentertainer 50
Hughes, Ebony: Advocate for women's health 53
Jackson, Judith D: Administrator and social worker 56
Jackson, Mae: Waco, Texas mayor and activist 59
Johnson, Harry E: Fraternity leader 62
Jones, Hank: Skilled jazz pianist 65
Juma, Calestous: Technology policy analyst 68
Kendrick, Erika J: Entertainment industry executive 72
Killings, Debra: Singer and bass guitar player 74
King, Coretta Scott: Leading figure of the Civil Rights Movement 77
Lowe, Herbert: Highly regarded journalist 83
Mayweather, Floyd, Jr: Boxing champion 86
McGuire, Raymond J: Successful Investment banker 89
McKay, Nellie Yvonne: Brought diversity to higher education 92
Nagin, C. Ray: New Orleans mayor 95
Nicholas, Fayard: Dance pioneer 100
Payne, Donald M: Socially conscious politician 104
Phillips, Charles E., Jr: Influential business executive 107
Pratt, Kyla A: Energetic actress 109
Rawls, Lou: Beloved entertainer and philanthropist 111
Roberts, Michael V: Uncompromising businessman 114
Satcher, David: Former U.S. Surgeon General 118
Sisulu, Albertina: Tenacious political activist 123
Staley, Dawn: Notable basketball player and coach 126
Steave-Dickerson, Kia: Interior designer 129
Tait, Michael: Inspired Christian singer 131
Tresvant, Ralph: New Edition vocalist 134
Tutu, Nontombi Naomi: Champion of human rights 138
Walker, Dianne: Tap dance legend and mentor 141
Washington, Mary T: Renowned American accountant 144
Williams, Malinda: Film and television actress 146
Williams, Montel: Popular talk show personality 149
Williams, Ronald A: Motivated corporate executive 154
Williams, Stanley "Tookie": Former gang leader 157
Wilson, Chandra: Gray's Anatomy star 161
Wisdom, Kimberlydawn: First state surgeon general 164
Woods, Georgie: Disc jockey and radio personality 168
Young, Donald Jr: Youthful tennis star 170