Rebecca Lee Crumpler, née Davis, was an American physician and author. After studying at New England Female Medical College, in 1864 she was the first African-American woman to become a doctor of medicine in the United States. Continue reading Profile: Dr. Rebecca Davis Lee Crumpler (1831-1895)
Bobsledder Vonetta Flowers was the first African American to earn a gold medal in the Winter Olympics, and did so in her sport’s first women’s Olympic event. After a lifetime spent chasing the gold in track and field events, Flowers switched her focus to achieve it on the first-ever women’s Olympic bobsled team. Continue reading Profile: Vonetta Flowers (1973- )
Nelson George is an American author, columnist, music and culture critic, journalist, and filmmaker. He has been nominated twice for the National Book Critics Circle Award. Continue reading Profile: Nelson George (1957-)
Clarence Alexander Avant is an American music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer, who also goes by the name of “The Black Godfather”. Avant’s 75th birthday was celebrated by Billboard magazine, on its February 2006 issue. Continue reading Profile: Clarence Avant (1931-)
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