Lucille Clifton
Lucille Clifton (1926-2010) was a prolific poet, author of children’s literature, and educator.
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Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes
Chief Executive & Equity Officer, Ashé Cultural Arts Center (US)
Nikki Giovanni
Author of more than a dozen poetry collections, including “Black Feeling, Black Talk,” “Blues: For All the Changes” and “Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose”
Gisèle Halimi
Tunisian-born lawyer, feminist activist, and French politician
Regina Carter
Regina Carter is renowned for her mastery of the violin and exploring the instrument’s possibilities in jazz, as well as taking journeys in other genres of music.
Constance Baker Motley
Constance Baker Motley was a trailblazinglawyer and judge whose contributions to both Black history and women’s history left a permanent mark on American society.
Alice Randall
Writer, songwriter and producer
Pat Johnson
Pat Finley Johnson is a pillar to the community of Pocahontas, Arkansas, where she supports community fellowship, traditional knowledge, and Black culture and heritage.
Pearl Bailey
African-American actress, singer, comedian and author.
Lucinda Toomer
African-American quilter