Adam Davenport 5/27/84 gay writer/director/actor.

Mamie Smith first black singer to record blues music. 

Heavy D 5/24/67 -11/8/01 first rapper to head a major music label. 

Labelle first black vocal group to grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine 

Zambia’s official language is English. 

Reggie Jackson 5/18/46 “Mr October” inducted into baseball hall of fame in 1993. 

Ralph Tresvant 5/16/68 lead singer New Edition.