John Russwurm 1799-1851 an abolitionist and newspaper publisher. He tried to develop a colony in Africa for African Americans.

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Marsai Martin born August 14, 2004 is an actress and producer. She produced a movie at the age of 13 making her the youngest person to produce a movie in Hollywood.

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Paul Robeson 1898-1976 was a concert artist, film actor and political activist.

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Seimone Augustus born 1984 is a professional women’s basketball player.

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Dred Scott 1799-1858 is best known for the Dred Scott v. Sandford.

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Sheryl Grant born 1971 is a speaker and advocate.

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I.O. Carter born in 1926 is a teacher, writer and inventor. She is best known for the invention of her portable nursery chair.

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Nat Turner 1800-1831 was an enslaved mystical preacher. He led a rebellion that went house to house killing white people and freeing the enslaved Blacks.

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Whitney M. Young Jr 1921-1971 was a civil rights leader.

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Jasmine Brown 7/14/1995, is a YouTuber who’s videos mainly teach people how to understand and hoe to treat their natural hair.

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