Doris “Dorie” Miller was an American sailor in the United States Navy. He manned anti-aircraft guns during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, for which he had no training, and tended to the wounded. He was recognized by the Navy for his actions and awarded the Navy Cross. Continue reading Profile: Doris Miller (1919-1943)
Lincoln was originally founded under the name Ashmun Institute, after the religious leader and social reformer, Jehudi Ashmun, to educate young men of African descent. It claims the title of the first degree-awarding school of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the United States. Continue reading LINCOLN UNIVERSITY [PENNSYLVANIA] (1854- )
Thelonious Monk, in full Thelonious Sphere Monk, was an American pianist and composer who was among the first creators of modern jazz. Continue reading Profile: Thelonious Monk (1917-1982)
Kamasi Washington is an American jazz saxophonist, usually playing tenor saxophone. Continue reading Profile: Kamasi Washington
