PICTORIAL HISTORY OF BLACK Excellence
Below is a gallery of political leaders, artists, signers, musicians, mathematicians, abolitionists, scientists, inventors, sports professionals and many other members of America’s Black Community, who have all made contributions to our history and society. Please click on any picture to get further information of their individual contributions and achievements.
O.W. Gurley -Black Wall Street Founder (1867- 1935)
Dr. St Elmo Brady - First African American Chemist PHD. (1884 -1966)
Margaret S. Collins - Entomologist (1922-1996)
Granville T. Woods - Inventor (1856 - 1910)
Horace King - "Prince of Bridge Building (1807-1885)
Annie J. Easley NASA Scientist - Mathematician (1933 -2011)
Benjamin Banneker - Architect, Inventor, Political Activist (1731 -1806)
Jim Beckworth - Mountain Man, Trail Blazer (1798 -1867)
Dr. Vivian Thomas - Medical Researcher (1933–1985)
Miles Davis - Musician (1926 – 1991)
Billie Holiday - Singer (1915 - 1959)
Jimmy Hendricks - Musician (1940 - 1970)
Sojourner Truth - Abolitionist (1797 - 1883)
Muhammad Ali - Boxing Legend and Political Activist (1942 - 2016)
Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor, hall of fame bicyclist (1978 - 1932)
Paul Cuffe, Ship Builder 1754-1812
Celia Cruz, Afro-Latin Singer (1948–2003)
Madam CJ Walker, Entrepreneur (1867 – 1919)