Patrik-Ian Polk

Patriots-Ian Polk was born in 1973 is a filmmaker, writer, director and producer.

Karen Williams

Karen Williams first openly black lesbian comic to discuss queer issues in her act starting in 1983.

Patrick Riley born 1970 is a personality, producer, writer, and author.

Rebecca Pierce born in 1990 is a Black and Jewish writer, editor, filmmaker and storyteller.

Countee Cullen 1903 – 1946 poet, novelist, children’s writer, and playwright during Harlem Renaissance.

Janelle Monáe born 1985 is a singer, songwriter, composer and record producer.

Taylor Bennett born in 1996 is a rapper.

Be Steadwell born in 1987 is a singer, songwriter and filmmaker.

Saeed Jones born 1985 poet and executive editor for culture at BuzzFeed.

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