“Respect commands itself and can neither be given nor withheld when it is due.”- Eldridge Cleaver
This section is reserved for some of the most inspirational people who touch move and inspire the black community, or the world community as a whole. Some of these people are famous African Americans, but many are not as they are heroes on a much smaller stage. Some have done outstanding things at the community level as organizers or public servants, while others have accomplished incredible tasks worthy of our admiration for their triumph in the face of long odds.
There are so many inspirational black men and women, and ours is just one voice. If you want to nominate a person to be listed here please let us know. It may be your mother or father - if they inspire you, they may inspire us all.
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"The List"
| Ben Carson M.D. , Neurosurgeon, Activist, Motivational Speaker |
| Bill Cosby , Comedian, Actor, Author, Activist |
| Bob Marley , Musician, Revolutionary |
| Carlton Douglas Ridenhour ("Chuck D") , Founder of Public Enemy |
| Dewey Bozella , Boxer, 2011 Arthur Ashe Award Winner |
| Earvin "Magic" Johnson , NBA Player, Entrepreneur, HIV Activist |
| Edwin Moses , Track Athlete |
| Frederick Douglass , Orator, Abolitionist, Statesman |
| Glenn W. Holsclaw , Execuive Director, Making Waves Foundation |
| Jay-Z , Rapper, Entrepreneur |
| Jimi Hendrix , Guitartist, Singer/Song Writer |
| Joe Frazier , Heavyweight Champion Boxer |
| KRS One , Hip Hop Artist, Activist |
| Lawrence Watkins , Founder of Great Black Speakers Bureau |
| Living Colour , Rock Band |
| Malcolm X , Minister, Organizer, Inspirational Leader |
| Michael Fields , Entrepreneur, CEO |
| Muhammad Ali , Boxer, Activist, Humanitarian |
| Prince Rogers Nelson , Musician, Actor, Producer |
| Satchel Paige , Negro League/ Major League Baseball Player |
| Tupac Shakur , Rapper, Actor, Poet |
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