Daniel Hale Williams
Surgeon who performed the first successful open-heart surgery in 1893 in Chicago.
Chicago, IL, USA
@blackwikiDenzel Washington
Two-time Academy Award-winning actor, director, and producer whose four-decade career spans Shakespeare to street dramas and makes him one of the most respected figures in Hollywood.
@blackwikiDerrick Brooks
Hall of Fame Buccaneers linebacker and 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.
Tampa, FL, USA
@blackwikiDiane Nash
Nashville student-movement leader who organized the lunch-counter sit-ins and the Freedom Rides.
Nashville, TN, USA
@blackwikiDomonique Brown
Award-winning illustrator and designer from Pomona, CA; founder and artist behind the DomoINK lifestyle brand.
Pomona, CA, USA
@blackwikiDoug Williams
Buccaneers QB; first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl.
Tampa, FL, USA
@blackwikiDr. Dre
Compton producer and Beats co-founder; architect of West Coast hip-hop.
Compton, CA, USA
@blackwikiDraymond John
Entrepreneur and investor known for building businesses across fashion, media, and brand consulting.
Entrepreneur
@blackwikiDuke Ellington
Washington, DC-born composer and bandleader whose 50-year career made jazz America's classical music.
Washington, DC, USA
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