Bert Williams Legends

Bert Williams

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-64934 One of the most famous African-American performers and comedians in the 1900s, Bert Williams was Broadway’s…

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Legends

Kobe Bryant

Embed from Getty Images By Miles Richardson Kobe Bryant wasn’t just a superstar basketball player. He was a humanitarian. Basketball was simply the means…

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Jay Jaxon Legends

Jay Jaxon

Photo by ZUMA Press/Alamy By Drew Miles Jay Jaxon was a trailblazing black fashion designer. He was born and raised in Queens, New York,…

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Vernon Jordan Legends

Vernon Jordan

Photo courtesy of Google. Vernon E. Jordan Jr. was a larger-than-life figure who created opportunities for the next generation of black leaders. He was…

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