Albert Cassell
Albert Cassell, an accomplished architect, left an enduring legacy on Maryland’s architectural landscape during the early 20th century. His visionary […]
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Cabell (Cab) Calloway, III
Though originally born in Rochester, New York, Cabell (Cab) Calloway III spent his formative years in Baltimore, Maryland, where he
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Chef David Thomas
Among the notable African American men who are Maryland natives or have made contributions to the state are: Baltimore native and
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Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth
Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth was a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement and had a profound connection to Alabama. As
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A. G. Gaston
The economic influence of individuals such as AG Gaston on Birmingham’s economy, along with the moral and spiritual leadership of
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Lonnie G. Johnson
Engineering innovations have seen contributions from individuals such as Lonnie G Johnson, whose inventions have not only advanced technology but
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Dr. Percy Lavon Julian
The medical and educational fields have been advanced by the likes of Dr. Percy Lavon Julian, an influential American research
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Oscar W. Adams, Jr.
The legal achievements of Oscar W Adams Jr., made history as the first African American appointed and then elected to the
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Robert R. Taylor
In architecture, Robert R Taylor’s pioneering work, including his contributions to the Tuskegee Institute, speaks volumes about the ability of
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W. C. Handy
The music scene in Alabama has been profoundly influenced by iconic figures such as WC Handy, renowned as the “Father