John Gibbs St. Clair Drake was a renowned sociologist and anthropologist whose groundbreaking research significantly contributed to the understanding of race, urban life, and African diaspora communities. His seminal work, Black Metropolis, co-authored with Horace R. Cayton, remains a vital study of African American life in Chicago. Drake’s scholarly contributions have had a lasting impact […]
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Septima Poinsette Clark was a remarkable educator and a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Her innovative citizenship schools empowered African Americans with literacy and knowledge of their rights, playing a crucial role in voter registration and community organizing. Clark’s tireless dedication and grassroots approach were instrumental in the fight for equality.
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Spencer Christian is a well-known and beloved radio and television personality. With a career spanning several decades, he has charmed audiences with his engaging on-air presence and warm demeanor. Christian’s work in broadcasting has made him a familiar and trusted voice in homes across the nation
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Angela Burt-Murray is a distinguished publishing executive who has held prominent roles in the magazine industry, including her position as Deputy Editor at Glamour Magazine. Her insightful editorial work and leadership have made her a respected voice in fashion and women’s media. Burt-Murray’s career exemplifies excellence and influence in a competitive field.
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Navarro Gray is an attorney best known for his accomplishments in the entertainment industry – specifically in representing Fetty Wap in obtaining his recording deal with Lyor Cohen’s 300 Entertainment and more recently his recording deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. He appeared on the reality television show Love & Hip Hop as the attorney for
Robert Sengstacke Abbott was a pioneering lawyer and publisher who founded The Chicago Defender in 1905. This influential African-American newspaper played a crucial role in the Great Migration, encouraging Black Americans to move from the South to the North for better opportunities and advocating for civil rights. Abbott’s work had a profound impact on shaping
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Myra Williams serves as the First Lady of Hampton University, actively supporting the university’s mission and engaging with the campus community. A proud alumna of Hampton University and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., with a distinguished background in education and a passion for service, Myra Williams is a dedicated advocate for student success
Hampton University on July 1, 2022, bringing with him a distinguished career of over 39 years of military service in the U.S. Army. A native of West Palm Beach, Florida, President Williams is a proud alumnus of Hampton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. His extensive leadership experience includes
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Born into slavery in Virginia, Booker T. Washington displayed an unwavering thirst for knowledge and self-improvement. His arduous 500-mile journey to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, as it was then known, marked a pivotal moment in his life, as eloquently described in his autobiography, Up from Slavery. Graduating in 1875, Washington’s dedication and leadership qualities
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