A Lincoln University graduate, Williams Sr. was widely respected as an educator, historian and author. His work emphasized scholarship, storytelling...
Wilson was born Grady Demond Wilson in October 1946 in Valdosta, Georgia, and raised in Harlem, New York. He began performing at age 4 and later...
Raines, known widely as “Ms. Shirley,” spent years serving people experiencing homelessness on Los Angeles’ Skid Row and in communities across the country.
Pretti dedicated his career to caring for veterans in the ICU at the Minneapolis VA.
Her pioneering work at the Naval Surface Warfare Center transformed modern navigation and secured her place as one of America’s most influential scientific innovators.
Kianna Underwood built a long résumé in entertainment, beginning her career as a child actor in New York City.
The fundraiser aims to secure the future of Bennett’s 3‑year‑old son, Elijah, as the family mourns the loss of the 32‑year‑old officer and longtime community mentor.
As the daughter of founder Harold Pierce, Pierce‑Sherrod guided the chain through a period of growth and helped broaden its reach from Chicago to locations across...
John Forté leaves a powerful legacy as the creative force behind the Fugees, a Grammy‑nominated producer, and a classically trained violinist whose work shaped hip‑hop and...
Before Rosa Parks became a global symbol of resistance, Colvin made her own stand. On March 2, 1955, the 15‑year‑old refused to surrender her seat to...
