The following information will be used to develop a book of facts that recognize African-American contributions to the United States of America. It is believed that everyone on this list is a descendant of the African enslaved people in America. They are an ethnic group whose origin began on American soil over 400 years ago.
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Aaron, " Hank" Henry (born 1934) major league baseball home run king for many years. He broke Babe Ruth's record. His record was broken by Barry Bonds another African-American.
Allen, Richard (1760-1831) Founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Born a slave, he worked hard and saved enough money to buy his freedom.
Anderson, Alexandria ( 18y/o) Track and Field Champion. Graduate of Morgan Park High school in Chicago. She had four first place starts in the last two years. Broke Jackie Joyner Kersey's 1979 (20'9") long jump record. Ms Kersey appeared at her (2005) recognition ceremony.
Anderson, Marian (born 1902) Known world wide as a contralto opera singer.
Attucks, Crispus (1723-1770) He was to die in the American Revolution.
Baker, George (1874-1965) Founder of Religious Sect "Father De vine".
Banneker, Benjamin (1731-1806) Renowned mathematician, astronomer and inventor. George Washington appointed him to help design plans for Washington, D.C.. His life is chronicled in The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum, located just outside of Baltimore
Barden, Don H. (born) Owner of Majestic Star Casino in Indiana.
Berry, Halle ( ) Actor. She was given an opportunity to appear in movies by another African-American, film maker Spike Lee.
Bethune, Mary McLeod (1875-1955)
Blake, Eubie (born 1883) Pianist
Bonds, Barry ( ) Current Baseball Home Run King. He broke Henry, Hank, Aaron's' home run record.
Bowman-Sims, June Colbert (1941-) Author, self publisher, activist, advocate for African-American causes. Inspirational Artist. Constructed a web site with African-American Art on line. Lecturer.
Brown, James (1933-2006) Godfather of Soul.
Brown, Tony ( ) Television personality, Activist. Producer/Director Tony Brown's Journal.
Bruce, Blanche K. (1841-1898) First full-term senator of the United States.
Calloway, Cab (born) World-renowned bandleader and performer. Located in the Parlett Moore Library is the Cab Calloway Jazz Institute where there is a formidable collection of memorabilia on display.
Cochran, Johnnie (born -2005) Well known Criminal Attorney. Defended Orenthal James (OJ) Simpson in the murder trail of his ex-wife. Obtained an innocent verdict. Obtained international acclaimed his statement relating to a glove that was involved in the death investigation "If it don't fit, you must acquit.
Clinque, Joseph () Mutineer for freedom.
Cooper-Spann, Melody ( ) President/CEO WVON 1690 Radio
Dandridge, Dorothy ( born) Actor
Davis, Benjamin O. Sr. (1887-1970) First African-American General.
Domino, Antoine "Fats", (born 1928)
Douglass, Frederick (born 1817) Speaker, Activist and Statesman.
Drew, Dr. Charles R. (1004-1950)
DuBois, W.E.B. (b1868) Activist received many honorary doctorates. Worked with others to form the N.A.A.C.P. (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Ellington, Edward "Duke" (b.1899-) Musician and composer.
Flack, Roberta (Born 1940) Singer
Ferguson, Catherine (1770-1854) Educator and a leader in her field
Freeman, Elizabeth (1742-1829) Made a free woman in Massachusetts.
French, Arnette (born ) Publisher of black pages, serving the Chicago land area.
Gregory, Richard (Dick) Comedian, developed a special diet and programs for those who wanted and needed to control their weight. Was jailed and went on a hunger strike for days.
Haley, Alex (1921-1992) Author of Roots. Researched his family tree, given a unique Pulitzer Prize, Spingarn award, and a Nation Book Award. A motion picture series was produced and ran on Television.
Handy, William C. (1873-1959) Musician. Composer of Jazz music.
Hines, Gregory (1946-2004) Actor and Great Tap Dancer.
Hughes, Langston (born 1902), Author and Poet
Huggins, Larry (born) President Rite-way Construction. Rebuilding Chicago Brick by Brick. 1030 E. 87th Street. With his mother's support, he attended Wash burn Trade School instead of seeking a traditional college education. He is a founding member of Black Contractors United.
Jackson, Five...
Jackson, Janet ( )
Jackson, Mahalia (1911-1972) Considered the World's Greatest Gospel Singer.
Jackson, Rev Jesse Louis Sr. (1941-) Founder of (People United to Serve Humanity) "Push" in Chicago. Follower of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ran for President of The United States. Favorite saying, "Keep Hope Alive" and, "We Fight Back".
Jackson, Jesse Louis Jr. ( ) Author, Attorney, U.S. Congressman representing Illinois his birth state. Second son of the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson. Married with two children. Info 2005.
Jackson, Mahalia (1911-1972) World most famous Gospel singer.
Jackson, Michael ( )
Johnson, John H (x2005) Publisher and Founder of Jet and Ebony Magazines.
Johnson, Terrance ( ) Author of "Shades of Black" and "Eyes of Faith".
Jones, Absalom (1746-1818) Priest and Founder of an Episcopal Church.
Joplin, Scott (1868-1917) King of Ragtime music.
King, Don ( ) Boxing Mogul
King, Dr. Rev. Martin Luther (1929-1968), Civil Rights Leader, Pastor, Founder of the SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference.) Friend and Mentor to the Rev. Jesse Lewis Jackson Sr.. the Founder and President, "PUSH" People United to Serve Humanity. Its origin began in Chicago.
Louis, Joe (1914-1981) Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Little, Malcolm - AKA Malcolm X...(May 19, 1925-February 21, 1965) Born in Omaha, Nebraska.
Lyle, Freddrenna M ( ) Attorney, Alderman, and Committeeman of Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Major, Pamela A ( ) RN, DON, CRN, Artist
Meeks, Rev. James Trent () Pastor of Salem Baptist Church in Chicago. Built one of the largest church's ( seat 10,000) in the Roseland community on the South-Side of the city. Vice President of Operation Push (People United to Serve Humanity) an organization Founded by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson. State Senator.
Montgomery, James D. (born) Attorney with law offices in Chicago.
McClendon, Bernice (born) President and CEO of Educational Training & Development Inc. She was producer and host of a talk show, "God Can Make It Happen". She has written several books and magazine articles for the Gospel Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, The Chicago Tribune, and is a writer for hire for David C. Cook Publishing Company.
Parks, Rosa (born 1913) Montgomery Bus Boycott
Payne, Bishop Daniel A. (born 1811) Reformer and Educator
Pinchback, P.B.S. (1837-1921) Re-constructionist Statesman.
Price, Leontyne (born 1940) Opera Singer, known world wide.
Pryor, Richard ( ) Comedian.
Randolph, Phillip A. () Organized Union of Sleeping Car Porters.
Ray, Charlotte (born 1850) First African-American female lawyer.
Revels, Hiram (1822-1901) First African-American Senator
Rice, Joseph Charles (born 1854) Educator
Rillieux, Norbert (1806-1894) The Sugar King.
Roberson, Jackie ( ) Professional baseball player. Signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Robeson, Paul (born 1998) Singer, actor.
Rock, Chris ( ) Comedian
Rowan, Carl T. ( )
Russell, Bill ( ) Basketball Star
Rush, Bobby L. (194?) Former member of the Black Panther Party. United States Congressman from Illinois.
Sharpton, Reverend Al ( ) Ran for President of the United States. Founder and President of National Action Network, whose goal is to intervene on behalf of those who have been thrown away by the Judicial Justice System here in American. Ask Reverend Al? He will keep it real.
Smalls, Robert (1839-1915)
Spann, Herb ( )
Spaulding, Charles (1874-1952)
Terrell, Mary Church (1863-1954)
Tillman, Dorothy (194?) Alderman, Bronzeville in Chicago. (Seeking Reparations for African-Americans). Participated in removing derogatory called, painting from art institute that depicted Harold Washington... (First Chicago African-American Mayor) in his underwear.
Truth, Sojourner (1797-1883) Born in New York. Worked to abolish slavery and fought for civil rights. Rode on horse drawn street cars in Washington, until she was physically removed. Sued the company and was paid for the incident. Many called her the Black Joan of Arc. According to some, she staged the first sit-in at the office of President Lincoln.
Tubman, Harriet (1821-1913) Called the emancipator of fugitive slaves.
Turner, Nat (1800-1831) He rebelled against slavery and led a rebellion in Virginia
Vassa, Gustavus (1745-1797) Writer and Speaker who spoke out against Slavery
Walker, Alice (born 1944) Author of The Color Purple, movie starred Danny Glover, Whoppi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Margaret Avery.
Walker, Madam C.J. (1867-1919) Among the first to achieve Millionaire status.
Walker, Maggie Lena (1867-1934) First woman Founder/President of a bank.
Washington, Dr. Booker T. (1856-1915) Born a slave. Left home at fifteen to work for degrees at Hampton Institute. Many African-Americans disagreed with his philosophy. He was considered the most influential black man during his time. Was the founder of Tuskegee Institute. Taught classes for children during the day and adults at night.
Weaver, Robert C. (1907- ) First African-American to be appointed to a U.S. Cabinet position. In 1966 he became the head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development a newly created entity. He graduated from Harvard in 1929 with honors. Received his PhD in economics in 1934. He authored several books. Served as professor, administrator of state and federal agencies. Was an aide to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of the Interior.
Wheatley, Phillis (1753-1784) She was stolen from Africa at a young age and enslaved in America. She worked as a maid for a family who gave her their name. She was one of the best know Poets of her time who died too young.
Williams, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1858-1931) Helped establish Provident Hospital in Chicago. He performed the first successful heart operation that was recorded.
Winfrey, Oprah () Communicator, Actress, Talk Show Host, Philanthropist, tops Forbes list of richest people in America, Associations: Harpo, O Magazine, Oxygen Network, Angel Network.
Woodson, Carter G. (1875-1950) Educator
Wright, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah, (194?), Educator, School Teacher, Pastor of "Trinity" - (United Church of Christ in Chicago)
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Note: Listed here are the names of African-Americans that should find their place in United States History Books. This is a fiction site. The information appearing here is not all fact. If it is found, at later date, people listed here are not descendant from the African enslaved people,...(African-American), they will be removed from this list.
