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1909–2002
Jessie Whaley Maxwell (1909 – 2002) was an American educator who was the first African-American school principal in the Denver Public School system and the state of Colorado.
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Jessye Mae Norman (September 15, 1945 – September 30, 2019) was an American opera singer and recitalist. She was able to perform dramatic soprano roles, but did not limit herself to that voice type. A commanding presence on operatic, concert and recital…
December 13, 1951
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGJet Magazine, volume 1, number 7, featuring a black and white image of singer Sarah Vaughan, against a green background. Only her face and shoulders are visible. Vaughan is wearing a light colored strapless top with sequined flowers. She is facing forward…
September 15, 1955
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Jet magazine from September 15, 1955. The cover features a photo of Beverly Weathersby surrounded by black and olive print. The interior contains an article about Emmett Till on pages 6-9. The article is titled "Nation horrified by Murder of…
May 9, 1968
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn issue of Jet magazine, May 9, 1968. The cover features a photo of a rally at a black college with white, black, and orange text that reads: JET / Ralph Abernathy Talks About Poor People's March / Black Students Revolt / Special Report On Student Unrest…
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Jevohn Shepherd (born April 8, 1986) is a Canadian basketball executive who is the vice-president of basketball operations and general manager for the Ottawa Blackjacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He is a former professional basketball…
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Jevón Holland (born March 3, 2000) is a Canadian-American professional football safety and punt returner for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks, and was selected by the Miami Dolphins…
1951–
Jew Don Boney Jr. (born November 16, 1951) was a member of the Houston, Texas, City Council from 1995 until 2001, representing the historically African-American District D. In addition, he served as Mayor Pro Tem of Houston from 1998 to 2001. He was the…
1925–2015
Precious Jewel Freeman Graham (May 3, 1925 – November 30, 2015) was an educator, social worker, and attorney. She was professor emeritus of social work and legal studies at Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio. She was the second black woman to serve as…
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Jewel Plummer Cobb (January 17, 1924 – January 1, 2017) was an American biologist, cancer researcher, professor, dean, and academic administrator. She contributed to the field of cancer research by studying treatments for melanoma. Cobb was an advocate for…
1931–2014
Jewel Limar Prestage (August 12, 1931 – August 1, 2014) was an American political scientist, citizen activist, educator, mentor, and author. She is the first African-American woman to receive a doctorate in political science in the United States. Prestage…
20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA jeweled badge lapel pin for Kappa Alpha Psi. The diamond-shaped badge has a black enamel center with gold Greek lettering (Kappa, Alpha, Psi) surrounding a white scroll with Greek letters Phi, Nu, and Pi. Below the scroll is a single diamond. The enamel…
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Jewell R. Mazique (October 2, 1913 – September 18, 2007) was an activist who helped found the Capital Transit campaign with United Federal Workers to integrate Washington D.C.'s bus operators. Mazique wrote extensively for The Washington Afro-American…
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Jewell Parker Rhodes (born 1954) is an American bestselling novelist and educator. She is the author of several books for children, including the New York Times bestsellers Will's Race for Home, winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Award; Black Brother,…
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Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo (; juh-NAY-EYE-kow; born March 16, 1988) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Aiko embarked on her musical career in 2002, as a backing vocalist and music video performer for the R&B group B2K. She…
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Jihaad Markese Campbell (born February 24, 2004) is an American professional football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Eagles in…
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Jihad Ward ( jih-HAHD; born May 11, 1994) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and selected by the Oakland Raiders…
1952–
Jill Nelson (born June 14, 1952) is an American journalist and novelist. She has written several books, including the autobiographical Volunteer Slavery: My Authentic Negro Experience, which won an American Book Award. She was Professor of Journalism at…
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Jillian Patricia Pirtle (born 1983) is an American soprano, historian, nonprofit executive, and former beauty pageant winner. She won the title of Miss Black Pennsylvania USA 2011 and went on to compete in the Miss Black USA Pageant. Pirtle is the CEO of…
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Jim Alexander (born August 7, 1935) is an American documentary photographer, photojournalist, activist, and teacher who is best known for being a "Participant Observer" and his photographs of human rights and black culture.
1951–
James Turner Brewer (born December 3, 1951) is an American former professional National Basketball Association (NBA) player. Brewer was the first notable player to come out of Proviso East High School, which has one of the most successful high school…
1968–
James Edward Byrd (born October 3, 1968) is an American former Major League Baseball player. He batted and threw right-handed. The Boston Red Sox selected Byrd in the eighth round of the 1987 MLB draft out of Seminole State College. He had a brief major…
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James Mitchell Cleamons (born September 13, 1949) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), with the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, and Washington Bullets. In the 1975–76…
1928–1991
James Hillyer (March 23, 1928 – February 19, 1991) was an American football coach. He was the 11th head football coach at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas and he held that position for the 1971 season. His record at Prairie View was 3–7.…
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