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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was an African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York.
Collections: Black History Month
Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth was an African-American abolitionist. She was born into slavery, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom. After going to court to recover her son, in 1828 she became the first black woman to win such a case against a white man.
Collections: Black History Month · Women's History Month
Christian Navarro
Christian Navarro is an American actor known for playing Tony Padilla in the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why".
Meli'sa Morgan
Meli'sa Morgan is an American R&B/Soul singer–songwriter. She had a string of urban contemporary hits starting the mid–1980s through the mid–1990s. Born in Queens, New York, shegot her start in the music industry while singing with a church gospel choir.
Sam Donovan
Sam Donovan was a contestant on the television show "Project Runway All Stars" (Season 5). He graduated from Parsons in May 2013, with a BFA in Fashion Design. As a fashion designer, he believes that fashion should be accessible.
Fran Drescher
Fran Drescher is an actress and activist. She is best known for her role as Fran Fine in the hit television series "The Nanny" (1993 - 1999), and for her nasal voice and thick New York accent. On February 4, 2014, she made her Broadway debut.
Desmond Is Amazing
Desmond Is Amazing is a performer, drag kid, awarded LGBTQ advocate, outspoken gay youth, editorial model, public speaker, founder of his own drag house, fashion designer, muse, and icon. Most importantly, he is an inspiration to many.
Turnpike Joe & the Traffic Jam
Entertaining Long Island, New York since 1977, Turnpike Joe & the Traffic Jam presents its own "tight interpretations" of classic rock and pop tunes of the 60s and 70s, plus originals. Members of the band include Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips.
Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips
In 2012, Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips founded J-Bird Music for the Arts, with the vision of reviving arts programs by providing much needed equipment, instruments, and resources in order to enrich the lives of youths through arts education.
Irish Grinstead
702 (pronounced "Seven-Oh-Two"), named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, is a platinum-selling vocal girl group, with the final and most known line up consisting of Kameelah Williams, and sisters Irish and LeMisha Grinstead.
LeMisha "Misha" Grinstead
702 (pronounced "Seven-Oh-Two"), named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, is a platinum-selling vocal girl group, with the final and most known line up consisting of Kameelah Williams, and sisters Irish and LeMisha Grinstead.
Kameelah "Meelah" Williams
702 (pronounced "Seven-Oh-Two"), named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, is a platinum-selling vocal girl group, with the final and most known line up consisting of Kameelah Williams, and sisters Irish and LeMisha Grinstead.
Culture Club
Culture Club are a band that was formed in 1981, comprised of Boy George (lead vocals), Roy Hay (guitar and keyboards), Mikey Craig (bass guitar), and Jon Moss (drums and percussion). Culture Club sold more than 50 million albums and 100 million singles.
Dan Abrams
Dan Abrams is an American web entrepreneur and television presenter, who serves as the chief legal affairs anchor for ABC News and as the host of both "60 Days In" and "Live PD" on the A&E cable network. He is also a legal commentator and author.
John Travolta
John Travolta is an American actor, film producer, dancer, and singer. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for performances in "Saturday Night Fever" and "Pulp Fiction". In 2016, he received his first Primetime Emmy Award.
Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Haddish is an American comedian and actress. In 2018, Haddish was included on TIME's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
New Kids on the Block
New Kids on the Block (also initialized as NKOTB) is an American boy band. The band enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s and have sold more than 80 million records worldwide. They won two American Music Awards in 1990.
Lynda Carter
Lynda Carter is an actress, singer, songwriter, model, and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss World America 1972. She is most widely known as the star of the television series "Wonder Woman", in the role of Diana Prince/Wonder Woman.
Kevin Smith Kirkwood
Kevin Smith Kirkwood is an actor, known for "Condemned" (2015) and the 71st Annual Tony Awards (2017). He currently stars in the musical "Kinky Boots" on Broadway, and he was also an understudy in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" on Broadway.
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias is widely regarded as the King of Latin Pop. He has sold over 170 million records (albums and singles combined) worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Spanish artists ever. He has scored over 150 number-one hits.
Kris Kristofferson
In 2004, Kris Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is also known for his starring roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore", "Heaven's Gate", and "A Star Is Born", the latter of which earned him a Golden Globe Award.
Elyssa Phillips
Elyssa Phillips spent her time performing around the United States in theatrical productions. Since making the move to Los Angeles, Phillips has been seen in various commercials and television shows, including featured roles in "Chelsea" on Netflix.
Berry Gordy
Berry Gordy is an American record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer, and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record label and its subsidiaries, which was the highest-earning African-American business.
Danny Kirwan
Danny Kirwan was a British musician whose greatest success came with his role as guitarist, singer, and songwriter with the blues rock band Fleetwood Mac between 1968 and 1972.
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