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Contemporary Black Biography: Profiles from the International Black Community

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Each volume of Contemporary Black Biography contains 55 full-length biographies written in an easy-to-follow prose style, ranging from 2 to 4 pages each. Arranged alphabetically, entries are divided by subheads for quick scanning. Sections cover portrait (as available); date and place of birth; educational background; address; career data; memberships; awards received; detailed prose essay; and complete source citations.Contemporary Black Biography is not limited to coverage of only notable black Americans, nor is it restricted by a manufactured definition of "contemporary." Its multinational coverage spans this century and includes rising personalities as well as groundbreakers and newsmakers in a variety of fields.

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CONTEMPORARY BLACK BIOGRAPHY V115

Each volume of Contemporary Black Biography contains 55 full-length biographies written in an easy-to-follow prose style, ranging from 2 to 4 pages each. Arranged alphabetically, entries are divided by subheads for quick scanning. Sections cover: Portrait (as available), Date and place of birth, Educational background, Address, Career data, Memberships, Awards received, Detailed prose essay, and Complete source citations.Contemporary Black Biography is not limited to coverage of only notable black Americans, nor is it restricted by a manufactured definition of "contemporary." Its multinational coverage spans this century and includes rising personalities as well as groundbreakers and newsmakers in a variety of fields.

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Kyle Abraham.
Dancer and choreographer who combines traditional and urban styles.
Kokomo Arnold.
Blues singer and guitarist imitated by Elvis Presley.
Dez Bryant.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver who overcame off-the-field adversity.
The Chambers Brothers.
Pioneers of rock-influenced soul music.
Morris Chestnut.
Versatile actor known for his romantic comedy roles.
The Crusaders.
Musical group that combined jazz, pop, and R&B.
Eric Davis.
Star outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds in the 1980s.
Dazz Band.
R&B group remembered for their 1982 hit "Let It Whip".
Brenda DoHarris.
Guyanese author and scholar of postcolonial literature.
Dr. Dre.
Rapper and hip-hop mogul.
Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Oscar-nominated actor who starred in 12 Years a Slave.
Idris Elba.
British actor who portrayed Nelson Mandela in 2013 biopic.
Tony Elumelu.
Nigerian banker and entrepreneur.
Samuel Fosso.
African photographer known for striking self-portraits.
Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield.
Accomplished 19th-century opera singer.
James Harden.
Prolific scorer for the Houston Rockets of the NBA.
E. Lynn Harris.
Best-selling author who wrote of gay life.
Naomie Harris.
British actress who starred in <emphasis Pirates of the Caribbean, Bond films.
Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr.
First black chief justice of the Virginia Supreme Court.
Mark Henry.
Olympic weightlifter turned WWE professional wrestler.
Sam Hurd.
NFL wide receiver indicted on federal drug charges.
T. D. Jakes.
Television preacher who heads Dallas megachurch.
Juicy J.
Former Three 6 Mafia rapper who went solo.
John P. Kee.
Gospel singer who incorporated urban influences.
Kwame Kilpatrick.
Disgraced former mayor of Detroit.
John Legend.
Grammy-winning R&B crooner.
Tsidii Le Loka.
Lesotho-born singer known for her role on Broadway in The Lion King.
Dexter Manley.
Redskins defensive end banned from the NFL for failing drug tests.
Brandon Marshall.
NFL receiver who advocated for mental health issues .
Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Playwright who penned the Brother/Sister Plays trilogy.
Andrew McCutchen.
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder named National League MVP in 2013.
Jack McDuff.
Jazz organist noted for his skill on the Hammond B3 organ.
Tiya Miles.
Historian who brought to light Native American slave ownership.
Tangi Miller.
Television actress turned film producer.
Freddie Mitchell.
Former Philadelphia Eagles receiver whose antics ended his career.
Kermit Moore.
Classical music composer, cellist, and conductor.
Junior Parker.
Famed blues and R&B vocalist and harmonica player.
Brandon Phillips.
Second baseman who thrived with the Cincinnati Reds.
Teddy Riley.
R&B producer and architect of "new jack swing"
Johnny Shines.
Bluesman known for his skill on the slide guitar.
Wilmeth Sidat-Singh.
College basketball player benched because of his race in 1937.
Buster Smith.
Jazz saxophonist who mentored Charlie Parker.
James H. Stith.
Renowned physicist and professor at West Point.
Eddie Taylor.
Hall of Fame blues guitarist. 
Jean Terrell.
Singer who replaced Diana Ross in the Supremes.
Joe Tex.
Vocalist who promoted Southern soul.
Wanz.
Singer who appeared on the 2013 hit rap song "Thrift Shop".
Butch Warren.
Bassist who worked closely with world-renowned jazz musicians.
Carrie Mae Weems.
Photographer whose images explore race, gender, and class.
Frank Wess.
Jazz saxophonist and flutist with the Count Basie Orchestr.
Russell Westbrook.
Fashionable All-Star guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Camilla Williams.
Black soprano who paved the way for Marion Anderson.
Darrent Williams.
Promising NFL player killed in 2007 car accident.
Reggie Wilson.
Choreographer who draws inspiration from African cultural traditions.
Jimmy Yancey.
Pianist credited as an originator of boogie-woogie music.

Marcia Anderson.
Highest-ranking African-American woman in the U.S. Army.
Kofi Awoonor.
Ghanaian poet killed in 2013 shopping mall terrorist attack in Kenya.
Zelmo Beaty.
All-Star center in two basketball leagues.
Gael Bigirimana.
Up-and-coming Burundian soccer player.
Blitz the Ambassador.
Ghanaian-American hip-hop artist.
Arthur M. Brazier.
Pastor and community organizer on Chicago's South Side.
Aja Brown.
Youngest-ever mayor of Compton, California.
Paul Bryant.
Jazz organist and pianist.
Cedric the Entertainer.
Charismatic comedian known for film and television roles.
Ndugu Chancler.
Accomplished drummer and producer.
Dave Chappelle.
Irreverent comedian who addresses racial issues.
Ciara.
Grammy-winning pop singer and model.
Stanley Clarke.
Jazz, rock, and pop bassist.
Tom Colbert.
First African American appointed to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Ertharin Cousin.
Executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme.
Antonio Cromartie.
Defensive back for the New York Jets.
Andrae Crouch.
Grammy-winning gospel singer and pastor
Arthur Crudup.
Blues musician admired by Elvis Presley.
Cow Cow Davenport.
Influential pianist who played blues and boogie-woogie.
Ben Davis.
First black golf pro in Michigan.
Lois M. DeBerry.
Longtime state legislator in Tennessee.
Aretha Franklin.
Music icon known as the "Queen of Soul".
Curtis Fuller.
Important jazz trombonist.
Red Garland.
Self-taught jazz pianist who collaborated with Miles Davis.
Geto Boys.
Controversial Houston-based rap group.
L. C. Greenwood.
Anchor of the Pittsburgh Steelers' "Steel Curtain" defense in the 1970s.
Jrue Holiday.
Young center for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Loleatta Holloway.
Disco singer whose hit "Love Sensation" has been widely sampled.
Big Walter Horton.
Chicago blues harmonica player and vocalist.
Bobby Hutcherson.
Leading jazz vibraphonist.
Mo Ibrahim.
Sudanese billionaire who established foundation to promote African development.
Phillip Jackson.
Activist who founded Black Star Project and Million Father March.
Wilson Kipsang.
Kenyan marathoner who set new world record in 2013.
Julius Lester.
Award-winning author of books for young adults.
Jamal Lewis.
Baltimore Ravens running back whose off-the-field conduct made headlines.
Evelyn Gibson Lowery.
Activist who fought for civil rights alongside husband.
William Lynch Jr..
Democratic political strategist.
Gloria Lynne.
Jazz and R&B vocalist who blended the genres.
Master P.
Rapper, producer, and entrepreneur.
Pumeza Matshikiza.
Rising South African opera star.
Niecy Nash.
Actress and comedian known for roles on Reno 911! and Clean House.
Kadir Nelson.
Author and illustrator of award-winning children’s books.
Solomon Northup.
Freed slave who penned influential account of his experiences.
Ken Norton.
Boxer famous for defeating Muhammad Ali.
Paul Oliver.
NFL player whose suicide reignited concussion concerns.
Maxine Powell.
Style maven for Motown Records.
Don Robey.
Pioneering R&B producer and founder of Peacock Records.
Romanthony.
House music producer who appeared on 2000 hit "One More Time".
Ashton Springer Jr.
First major African-American producer on Broadway.
Sage Steele.
Host of ESPN's SportsCenter and NBA Countdown.
Sevyn Streeter.
Singer and songwriter who made solo debut in 2013.
A Taste of Honey.
Disco group known for their 1978 hit "Boogie Oogie Oogie".
Tavares.
R&B group heard on the soundtrack for Saturday Night Fever.
Tinie Tempah.
British rapper who debuted in 2010 with the album Disc-Overy.
Ora Mae Washington.
Exceptional athlete who won championships in tennis and basketball.

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