African American Collection Biography Files
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African American Collection Biography Files Last Name Aaron Aaron Abbott Abdullah Adams Adams Adams Adderley Adderley Adderley Adu Argett Argett Aikens Ailey Akin Akery Alexander Alexander Alexander Alexander Alexander Alexander Alexander Alexander Alfred First Name Henry Jesse Robert Edythe Henry John Wilhelmina Frank Julian Quinton Freddie LaFrances Major Chester Alvin Lee Janice Carol Cherry Edna Frances Lorenzo Von Willie Winona Rayfield Middle Name Louis “Hank” S. M. Lee Hurst F. “Cannonball” Jerome Hestle A. Hall DeVeaux I “Pop” Cargyle “Ray” Profession Athlete Folk Artist Publisher Administrator Attorney/Judge Clergyman Politician/Florist Police Chief Jazz Musician Educator Athlete Businessperson Carriage Driver Dentist Choreographer Athlete Student Executive Director Librarian Educator Executive Director Businessman, Civic Leader Businessperson Community Activist Sorority Founder Firefighter Notes Homerun record holder, played for the Jacksonville Braves in the 1950s Exhibited at Schomburg Center for Research of African American Culture at NYPL Reshaped African American Press President of FSCJ Downtown Campus 1st African American Judge, 4th Judicial District th Bishop in Jacksonville in the 11 Episcopal District. Active in New York Democratic politics in the 1940s, owned a flower shop st 1 African American police chief in Fort Lauderdale Honored with award named after him Principal at Dunbar Jr. High School in Apalachicola, FL Signed 1 million dollar deal with Nike at 13 (Soccer) Co-owned oldest African American-owned business in Jacksonville, FL Carriage driver for 71 years in St. Augustine, FL Former board member of the Jacksonville Port Auth., board member of UNF Foundation. Postage stamp made in his honor (2004) Only African American on pro tour 2005 (Bull Riding) Overcame MS and blindness to become a college graduate Ritz Theatre and LaVilla Museum Retired, worked for FL State Library, JPL, FCCJ st 1 African American woman on radio in Miami, FL YMCA Jacksonville Urban League Daniel Award Winner for contributions to human relations st 1 African American to trade over-the-counter-stocks Retired program director: JWJ YMCA (2004) Founding member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority st 1 African American Fire Chief of Jacksonville, Florida African American Collection Biography Files Allah Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Amma Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Andrews Andrews-Williams Anekwu Angelou Ansa Archer Argrett, Jr. Argrett, Jr. Armwood Arnett Artis Ashe Ashenafi Ashley Ashley Yacab Bruce Lottie Omega Sara Steven Shadidi Alice Charles Charlotte David Evelyn Loretta Marian Rosa Artancis Harriet Daniel Maya Tina Dennis James L. Levin Anthony William Arthur Nina Debra Willie L. Harry Scott B. L. C. Singleton Ezugo McElroy H. M. Winfred Mae Tailor Pastor Centenarian Candidate Entertainer Police Officer Poet/Artist Fraternal Worker Businessperson Entrepreneur Dentist Educator Attorney/Asst. U.S. Attorney Singer Centenarian Centenarian Community Leader Educator Poet Author Attorney Architect Businessman Social Worker Educator Artist, sculptor Athlete Lawyer Entertainer Teacher, Author Pronounced Yah-Koob. Formerly Kenny Lambert, pro. Sings praise and worship songs Centenarian, 1977 Unsuccessfully ran for City Council District 8 (1999) Starred in “The 100 Penny Box”, from Jacksonville, FL Arrested for D.U.I. Founder of Kumba Arts & Cultural Festival of Jacksonville Member of Jacksonville AME church for many years Founded Anderson Tucker & Co. Slave, philanthropist One of the first to enroll in Oral Insulin Study Obituary st 1 African American woman appointed for the Middle district of FL. st Famed contralto, 1 African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera Died in 1980 Died in 2000 COO of Florida Advocate, member of many business organizations Former Edward Water College administrator involved in fraud scheme (2005) Renowned poet, author and speaker; wrote I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Popular novelist st 1 African American to head American Bar Association, nation’s large law firm Appointed head of City Planning Department in the 1970s Vice president of Afro-American Insurance Member of several associations, lived in Jacksonville, FL African-American Kung-Fu teacher Sculpture acquired by the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. Tennis player given Sport Illus. “Sportsman of the year” (1992) st 1 African American President of the Tallahassee Bar Association (2002) Housewife turned gospel singer from Jacksonville, FL Author of Far From Home African American Collection Biography Files th Clergy Executive Director Embalmer Nurse Student Minister Author Athlete Entertainer Entertainer 4 Century priest, bishop and teacher, wrote Confessions st 1 African American woman to hold the title of JTA chairwoman (2002) Pioneer for morticians in Tampa, FL Co-founder of AHP Home Health Care Received High-School Diploma at age 90 (2004) Leader in the Baptist Church Candle-Lighting Time in Bodidalee Holds AAFP National Power lifting Record, 700 lbs. (2003) Singer. “The Ambassador of Love” st 1 African American Star of Grand Ole Opry (1926) Mortician Entertainer Businessperson Author Dentist Singer 1 African American licensed embalmer in the state of FL st 1 African American woman to receive the French Legion of Honor CFO, Jacksonville, FL Port Authority Gained fame with novel, “Go Tell It On The Mountains” (1953) Born in Jacksonville, President of a New Jersey chapter of the NAACP Professional singer and “first lady of gospel song” Educator Artist Minister Educator Minister, Police Officer Musician Entertainer Historian Journalist Pilot Born in Jacksonville, Executive Secretary of Miami YMCA in the 1940s Made formal debut as visual artist in 1999. st 1 African American pastor elected pres. Of the FL Baptist Teacher at several schools Pastor of King Solomon Church Master-Level drummer, Drums instructor U.S. Representative to the Independent Celebration in Africa Local historian of St. Simon’s Island Director and founder of Associated Negro Press st 1 African American and youngest pilot to cross the globe solo Singer Winner of American Idol, 2004 Entertainer Entertainer 2 Stewart Educator Born in Jacksonville in 1913, Professor at Bethune-Cookman College, health and fitness educator Augustine Austin Austin Austin Babson Badger, Jr. Bagley Bailey Bailey Bailey, Sr. Cynthia James Janice Uceba Solomon Julian Charles Pearl DeFord Baker Baker Baker Baldwin Ballou Bannister Japhus Josephine Ron James Edgar Ethel M. Bannerman Baraka Barber Barco Barker Barlow Barnett Barnes Barnett Barrington Manatee Amiri Elroy Edward William Von Etta Jasper Claude Irving Irvin Barrino Fantasia Bartley Irene Bartley Lua A. L. Sampson Davenport W. Biel C. Moten st nd African American singer to perform at the Metropolitan in NYC African American Collection Biography Files Bastin Bateman Bell Bell Bell Bell Benjamin Bennett Benton Berry Berry Betha Bethune Joseph Grayce Al Anethia Arthur James Rosa Louis George Halle Mary Mason Mary Betsch Bilal Bishop Black Blackwell Mavynee Yusef Cecil Reginald Kenneth Blackwell Blake Blanche Bland Blaylock Blocker Blocker Blodgett Blosson Blunt Boateng Unita Michael Bruce Bobby Michael Isaiah Mary Joseph Nancy Izell Alfred Daniel W. Frances Darrell McLeod A.M. Kelso “Blues” J White H. Kwasi st Student Administrator Artist Politician Ballet Dancer Businessperson Centenarian Local Historian Mortician Actress Public Servant Rapper Educator 1 African American senior class president of First Coast High School (2005) Director of Clara White Mission. Retired 1983 Former Owner of Successful Stax Records (1960’s, 70’s) Ran for Florida House Disctrict 15 in 1998, beaten by Willye Dennis st 1 African American dancer of the New York City Ballet Named Chief Executive of Nation’s Aeronautics industry (2004) Local centenarian, died in 2005 Local historian and teacher of African American History A valuable man in the African American funeral business in Florida, (1920’s-40’s) st 1 African American woman to win Best Actress Academy Award Former Chairwoman of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission Known as “Mase,” Jacksonville native, sidekick to Puff Daddy. Hip hop musician. Founder of Bethune-Cookman College Community Activist Poet Clergyman Entrepreneur Educator American Beach, FL Wrote book about the manslaughter crime to benefits others Chairman of the Congress of National Black Churches, Inc. st 1 African American Restaurant entrepreneur to break hospitality color barrier (1960’s) st Former Ohio Secretary of State, 1 African American to represent a major party in an Ohio Gubernatorial race st 1 African American woman to be elected mayor in Mississippi st 1 African American mayor of Cocoa, FL (2004) st 1 African American man elected to a full term as a U.S. Senator Major player in Blues history Executive director of JTA Public school named in his honor Fought for equal pay for African Americans st 1 African American millionaire in Jacksonville, FL Science Teacher Attended Douglas Anderson High School Faculty at Florida Junior College, native of Ghana Politician Politician U.S. Senator Musician Educator Educator Entrepreneur, Builder Teacher Actor Physician African American Collection Biography Files Boateng Boddie, Jr. Bogans Paul James Corine Bolden Bolden Bolton Charles John Lemuel Bolton Bond Bond Terrell Julian Barry Boneparte Booker Boone Boozer Borisade Bostick Bracey Bradboy Bradford Bradham Bradham Bradley Bradwell Braswell Braun Brazile Breaker Breaker Brewington Brigety Harry Cory Herman Thelma Roderick Clarence Randolph Haskell Jayme Mildred Olga Tom William James Carol Donna Daniel James Christopher Reuben st Betha Politician Priest Author 1 African American on British Cabinet (1987) st 1 African American Roman Catholic ordained priest in Florida Published book of inspirational poems at 91 (1999) H. David Astronaut/Administrator Educator Editor Police Officer Civil Rights Leader Athlete Former Astronaut, 1 African American Chief of NASA Prominent local civic and religious leader Editor and publisher of Florida Sentinel and Jacksonville Journal’s “Colored Society Page,” 1920s st 1 African American Police Chief in Dallas, TX (2003) Former Congressman and Chairman of the NAACP rd Tied 3 on U.S. baseball’s all-time home-run list (2006) Attorney Politician Football Publicist Poet Student Pastor Entertainer Educator Social Worker Librarian Politician Minister Clergyman Politician Politician Strategist Actor Business owner Pharmacist Government Official Jacksonville native, Ohio attorney, on various war committees during the 1940s Mayor of Newark, NJ Feature in “Remember the Titans”. Coached integrated team (1971) Journalist and winner of many awards Writes about problems that affected his life Jacksonville Native and Fulbright Scholar Pastor at New Covenant Baptist Church in Orlando Obituary Released from EWC after emailing words of murdered student (2004) st 1 Chief of Children’s Services in post-consolidation Jacksonville Branch library named in her honor st 1 African American mayor of Los Angeles Author of “Laborers in the Vineyard of the Lord” Licensed to preach 1893, Tarpon Springs, became deacon 1895 and elder 1900 st 1 African American Woman to serve in U.S. Senate (2003) st 1 African American Woman to lead a President Campaign (2000, Al Gore campaign) From Jacksonville, FL on Broadway & graduate from Douglas Anderson Schools of the Arts Owns discount bookstore Books4thalow in Jacksonville, Fla. st 1 African American Pharmacist in Jacksonville, FL Sandalwood graduate, positions in military, State Department E. Berlack “Odd Rod” Von L. S. Moseley st African American Collection Biography Files Brinson Brisbon Britt Bronson, Sr. Brooke Brookins Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks-Thomas Brown Gail Delores Floy Oswald Edward Sanford Charles Etta Reuben Pamela Alvin Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Angela J. Corrine Dee Dorothy Erroll Harold Jackie James James Janice Jessie Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Kenneth Marjorie Mildred Pauline Reginald Richard P. W. Augustus L Benjamin Anthony Yvonne M J. Rogers L. Meeks L. Lewis “R.L.” Educator Businessperson Educator Educator U.S. Senator Master Builder Educator Librarian Businessman Executive Director Political advisor Beauty Queen Comedian Politician Athlete, Sports announcer Community Leader Coast Guard Musician Contactor Musician Sports Commentator Judge Naval Officer Artist Postal Service Worker Centenarian Centenarian Politician Architect Duval County Teacher of the Year, 1980 CEO University of Pennsylvania Hospital, participant in History Makers Worked with 4H clubs for decades President of Edward Waters College (20 years) st 1 African American elected to U.S. Senate from Mass. Used carpentry and brick masonry skills to rebuild Jacksonville after the Great Fire Principal of Stanton High School during segregation (1940-1969) Library branch named in her honor, wife of Charles Brooks, worked as city librarian 51 years th Educator, clergyman, politician and businessman in early 20 Century Jacksonville st 1 African American Woman on South FL Water Management Governor Board st Graduate of Jacksonville University and served as political advisor to V.P. Albert Gore, 1 African American mayor of Jacksonville “Miss Black Teen Jacksonville” and “Miss Black Jacksonville” in the 1970s Veteran comedian, hosted BET’s Club Comic View th Jacksonville native, Congresswoman representing Florida’s 5 district Jacksonville pro basketball player and ESPN sports announcer Recognized by the city for her devotion to her community (North Riverside) st 1 African American admiral in the history of the 210 year old service Florida native, composer and choral conductor Local community activist and organizer & candidate for mayor Jacksonville, FL (20??) Consider “Godfather of Soul” & “hardest –Working Man in Show Business” Emcee for Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, FL (2005) nd President’s nominee for seat on nation’s 2 highest court (2005) st 1 African American Naval Officer to complete pilot training and to have a naval vessel named after Commissioned by Mayor Hazouri to paint A. Philip Randolph portrait st 1 female postmaster of Atlanta, GA in 1996 One of the first African Americans to work on elections as inspector 100 years old in 2007 Jacksonville City Council st Jacksonville’s 1 known African American Architect African American Collection Biography Files Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown, Sr. Brown, Sr. Brown, Dr. Ronald Theresa Tony Willie Willie Clanzell Raiford Marian D. M. Brown, Dr. Brown, Dr. Brown-Rodgers Bruce Brummell Bryan Bryant Bryant Bryant, Dr. Robert Williams Janice Blanche Jerome Celia Carlton Stephanie Castell Vaughn L A. Bryant, Dr. Buggs Buggs, Sr. Buggs-Davis Bunch Burney Burns Burns Burris Burrough Burrough Burrough Ezekiel Marie Clifford June Lonnie Betty Jesse Jessie Roland Alice Ken Roslyn W. Geetch T. A. Tally Businessperson Vocalist TV Journalist Politician Citizen Civil Rights Leader Barber College Professor Physician Vocalist Judge Kelso Politician “Jaye” Musician Slave B. Recreation Leader Shadidi-Amma Program Director Vaughn Educator M Marie G. Mack Educator Funeral Director/Teacher Educator Funeral Director Educator School Board member Educator Horticulturist Politician Singer Football player Singer CEO of one of the oldest insurance companies in Atlanta, GA (Atlanta Life Financial Group) Founder of the Mother Brown and the Voice of Joy Gospel singing Group Dean of Hampton School of Journalism 39 years in politics, capping it off as mayor of San Francisco Recognized as one of the oldest regularly employed persons in the nation President of Jacksonville Urban League (1976-1982) Local community activist, East Jacksonville Library renamed in his honor Selected by the Arts Assembly of Jacksonville, FL to direct the project tracing the history of African Americans Successfully lobbied to build Winn-Dixie grocery store at Soutel and Moncrief intersection Distinguished professor of voice at the University of North Florida since its founding in 1972 California Supreme Court Justice Former slave who became senator during Reconstruction President and founder of Glorify Entertainment Group st 1 woman given the death penalty in Florida st 1 official to clock the late Bob Hayes The Co-Founder of the Kummba Festival st Named the 1 African American woman pres. Miami-Dade County Community College North Campus 1st African-American in Florida to be appointed FCCJ Campus President (1974) Local funeral director and teacher, member of AKA sorority Director of bands at Ribault High School and educator for 42 years. Educator and Musician st 1 Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (July 2005) Member of Duval County School Board. Former EWC president, ousted for falsifying credentials Horticulturist who oversees Disney World Resort’s landscape planning Former Illinois Attorney General who filled President Obama’s vacant senate seat Actress and singer who appeared in The Wiz on Broadway Pro player that played at Raines High School one year. Singer, theater actress and community activist; founder of Auntie Roz’s Hip-Hop Shop African American Collection Biography Files Bush Butler Butler Butler Butler Butler Butler Delsa Brenton Eugene Mamie Neil Octavia Robert Butler, III Leroy Bythewood Cain Calhoun Callender Daniel Herman Edna Clive W. Cameron Campbell Campbell Campbell Campbell Campbell Campbell Canty Canty Vincent Bebe Bill Cloves Luther Richard Samuel Bennie Bessie S. Moore Capers Carmichael Carroll Carroll Carroll Carson Delores Harold Diahnn Jennifer Selwyn Benjamin L. J. L. H. A. Sr. E. “Dick” Spearing L. J. “Ben” Became the city’s 1st African American policewoman and police chief (West Palm Beach) Accused of murder in 2000 slaying of a GA tourist & later acquitted. Public school named in his honor st Became the 1 supervisor of Public School Music in Duval County in 1931 st Became the 1 African American mayor of Gainesville, Florida Writer of science fiction Recognized by the American Biographical Institute which included him in its 1966-67 publication Former Athlete Named to the NFL 1990’s All-Decade Team by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Jacksonville resident Clergyman Born 1865 in Madison, FL, Baptist minister and teacher Beaufort, SC high school Business Person President Godfather’s Pizza Inc. 1986 Educator Supervisor of Schools, Dean of Women at FAMU Physician Founded the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTTEP), 1993 Politician City of Jacksonville Civil Service Board member. Author Gifted writer, died from brain cancer Politician Mayor of Atlanta convicted of Tax Evasion, 2006 Publisher Co-Owner of Arizona’s oldest and largest African American newspaper Entertainer Former member of 2 Live Crew Publisher Vice-President of the Florida Press Association (FPA), 1961 Physician Physician in Jacksonville, Florida (1887) st Motor Pool Officer 1 African American given an administrative post after Jacksonville consolidation Home Economics Extension Agent Recipient of Distinguished Service Award from National Association Extension Home Economics Food Bank of Jacksonville Athlete Inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame (1988) Actress Award winning Actress and, an Emmy and Grammy nominee st Politician 1 African American Republican woman to win a Florida House seat Educator Teacher (1957) Pediatric Neurosurgeon Successfully separated Siamese twins Policewoman Citizen Educator Supervisor Mayor Author Artist African American Collection Biography Files Carswell, Jr. Carter Carter Carter Carter Carter Carter Carter Carter Carter, III Carter Joseph Bernie Delphenia Dexter George Hilliard Ken Leonora Lewis Matthew Regina Carter Carter Carver Robert Shawn George Catlett Chandler ChandlerThompson Chaney Chappell Charles Charles Charlesworth Cheeseborough Cherry, Sr. Cherry Chester Elizabeth Edward Gwen John Johnnie Gideon Ray Arthur Chandra Charles Gwendolyn Albert Mainor “Doll” James, III M Minister Banker Professor Athlete Veteran Coach Publisher Civil Servant Attorney Musician Lee “Jay-Z” Washington Lawyer Musician Artist Researcher Marion A. Artist Chemist City Councilwoman Mae “Cheese” W. Sawyer Basketball Coach Civil rights martyr Community Activist Musician Community Activist Track Athlete Civil Servant Politician. Attorney Athlete Pastor of Ambassador for Christ World Development Center DD Federal Reserve Bank Sponsored the 1st African American History Celebration at the Downtown Campus (FCCJ) Pro-Football Player (1994) S.C.L.C. Named Disabled American Veteran of the Year by a national committee of the DAV (1980) Coach and mentor, inspiration for the eponymous film Chief executive, managing editor of Houston Forward Times. st The 1 NAACP Youth Council president, Albany, Georgia Appointed by Jeb Bush to Florida Public Service Commission 1st jazz artist and the 1st African American to be chosen to play Paganini’s famed Guarneri Chief counsel in several segregation lawsuits, including Brown vs. Board of Education Named President of Island Def Jam Music Group (2004) Made great advances in science by developing several hundred industrial uses for the peanut Sculptor, graphic artist, and educator BA from Howard 1913, PhD University of IL 1917 Librarian Temple University basketball coach during the 1970s Murdered in 1964 as race riots swept Jacksonville. Advanced Computer Resources on the Northside (1996) World famous, pioneering blind piano player, died in 2004 Head of Religion & Philosophy Department at Bethune-Cookman College Jacksonville Olympian Civil Rights Leader who was active in the NAACP st 1 African American woman to serve in Florida Legislature Pro-Football player with the Toronto Argonaut, inducted into the FAMU’s Hall of Fame (1983) African American Collection Biography Files st Chestnut, III Charles Community Activist The 1 African American member of the Alachua County School Board in (1974) Chestnut Chris Attorney Recognized by President Obama as a National Emerging Leader Childs Chisholm Christopher, Jr. Clark Clark Clark Clark Clark Clarke Clarkson, III Cline Clipper Cobb Cobb, Jr. Cobb Coffey, Jr. Coffey, ll Cohen Cohen Cole Coleman, Jr. Coleman Collins Coleman Coleman, Jr. Coleman Coleman, Jr. Lincoln Shirley Arthur Alex Charles Jim John Otis Beatrice John Sharon Peggy Blanche Charles Maurice David Welton Irvin Samuel Johnnetta Andrew Bessie James Lucille Samuel Vince William Physician Politician Lawyer Soldier Athlete Politician Businessman Minister College Professor City Council Performer Mother Centenarian Activist Physician Performer Coach Civil Servant Businessman Educator Mortician Aviator Basketball Humanitarian Politician Athlete Politician Past president of the Jacksonville Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association st st 1 African American elected to Congress, 1 African American to run for President. st The nation’s 1 Negro National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) trial examiner (1964) Served in U.S. Colored Infantry, buried in Jacksonville NFL’s Rookie of the year (1973) President and CEO of Daniel (Florida’s oldest not-for-profit child-serving agency,1999) Director Jacksonville Aviation Authority Involved with Azusa Conference College Professor of Jacksonville, Florida In 1970, at age 24, he was selected to represent District 7 on the City Council Miss Wilson (1983) Mother who lost 7-year-old daughter to illness Local woman who lived to age 110 Journalist and former member of National Geographic editorial staff Meharry Medical College 1897 Local aspiring R&B/Hip-Hop musician Raines High football coach, went on to coach Jacksonville Tomcats Project Manager of “New Town success Zone” LaVilla resident st 1 African American woman to head Spelman College Minister and Mortician inducted into Religious Hall of Fame st 1 African American female licensed pilot Jacksonville native, signed to the now defunct Jacksonville Barracudas Past general president of the Florida A&M University Candidate for Financial Secretary in (1896) St. Louis Cardinals outfielder (1990) Appointed by President Ford to serve as the nation’s fourth secretary of transportation B. “Boobie” L. Goldman E. Hugh “DJ” E. “Pedro” “Sam” Betsh Brooker G. H. T. African American Collection Biography Files Coles Collier Collins Collins, Sr. Collins Colston Combs Cone Conrad Cooper Laveranues Tracie Albert George Linda James Sean Cecil Jarik Laveda Correia Cosby Manitza Bill Coss, Jr. Colston Cousin Cowart, Ed. D Crane Crawford, Sr. Crawford, Jr. Crear Criswell Crockett Charles James Philip Chester Cora Robert Robert Robert Moses George Crompton, Jr. Croom Crosby Cross, Dr. Cruse Crutch Thomas Sylvester Toby Delores Harold Donald “Trouble’ N. A. Allen “P. Diddy” Wayne Athlete Civil Servant Musician Community Activist Educator Educator Entertainer Educator Civil Servant Model Athlete Comedian/Actor E. Allen R. Reynolds Percy W. Wright Civil Rights Activist Educator Bishop Community Activist Journalist, Proprietress Lawyer Doctor U.S. Veteran Minister Politician /U.S. Representative Educator Athlete, coach Minister Educator Author Minister Pro-Football player with the Washington Redskins (2006) Promoted to Supervisor of Elections Community Outreach Director by Jerry Holland (2006) Guitarist and singer (1932-1993) President of ACE League (1896) Founder and music director of the Bethune-Cookman Gospel Choir President of Bethune-Cookman College 1938-1942 Hip-Hop and R&B artist and producer AME Minister. Former pres. Of EWC Works for City of Jacksonville and director of Blueprint for Prosperity In the late 1970s was named by Ebony magazine as one of the “10 Most Beautiful Black Women” st 1 African American woman to qualify for the U.S. Olympics win team Wants African Americans to follow the example of Civil Rights Leaders in improving their neighborhood, notable creator/actor of The Cosby Show Freedom Rider and Author President Bethune-Cookman College 1938-1942 African Methodist Episcopal Church Appointed the 1st Negro Health Probation Officer by Mayor John T. Alsop Wife of Stephen Crane Jacksonville lawyer in the early 1900s th Born in Jacksonville, became doctor in the Cleveland area in the mid-20 century “Black Engineer of the Year” Award for Professional Achievement in Government (2004) Created the free youth summer camp (2003) Founded the International United Auto Workers Fair Employment Practices Department (1940) Worked with the Duval County School Board for 30 years st 1 African American football coach in the SEC at Miss. State Univ. Palatka, Putnam County’s oldest known resident, died at the age of 122 st Morris Brown College’s 1 woman president (1999) One of the most influential writers on African American politics, culture & history Founder of National Pink Tie Organization, raises money to fight cancer African American Collection Biography Files Culbreth Cullins, Dr, Culp Cummings, Rep. Cunningham Cunningham Currie Curry Dailey Danford Danford Daniel Daniels Daniels Daniels Daniels Daniels, Sr. Darby Darnell Darnes Daugherty Davies Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis John Earl Daniel Elijah Glenn F. Amy Wayne Charles Joyce Richard Isaac Billy Carol Kimberly Rudolph Roosevelt Barbara Samuel Alexander Marvin Betty Brian Carrie Clay Erika Henry Jackie Thomas Wallace Malcolm Stewart B. Morgan L. Verdell B. H. Brad Asque Jordan Dupree Elisha Politician Physician Minister, Educator, Physician Politician Politician Politician Community Activist Politician Clergyman, Civil Rights Leader Business Person Administrator Inventor Singer Educator Politician Civil Servant Educator Minister, Educator Physician Athlete Politician Real Estate Agent Judge Community Activist Athlete Pastry Chef Judge Musician Appointed by Jacksonville, Florida Mayor John Peyton to help transform JAXParks (2006) Partnership built Northwest Jacksonville Medical Complex Became the minister of the First Congregational Church in Nashville, Tennessee Named a Senior Whip of the House Democratic Caucus (2005) st 1 African American mayor of Jersey City, NJ, 2001-2004. Elected to the Rivera Beach, Florida City Commission (1962) Active member in Jacksonville, Florida (1901-1993) st 1 African American elected as County Executive in Prince George’s County (2004) st Longtime pastor of 1 Baptist Church of Oakland Channel 4’s news anchor retired (2004) President of Jacksonville Urban League Designer of tennis shoes with GPS tracking device Broadway star General Director of the Duval County School system academic programs (2002) Jacksonville City Council st 1 African American City Dept. Head Public school named in his honor President of north campus of Florida Community College at Jacksonville. Public school named in his honor st 1 African American doctor in Florida Co-founder of the diversity program for the NASCAR Selected to be the official spokesman for 138 NAACP branches in Florida until 1972 Columnist for Florida Star, and works at Watson Realty st th 1 African American chief assistant state attorney, 4 Circuit Court judge Founder of Project Upward & Beyond Boxer (1938) Ponte Vedra Inn & Spa nd The 2 African American circuit judge in the Northeast Florida (1992) Organist honored at jazz festival (2000) African American Collection Biography Files Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis, Jr. Davis, Jr. Dawkins Dawkins, Sr. Dawkins Dawson Day Leota Olivia Ossie Patricia Sam Tyrone Vera Benjamin James Edward Ralph Wilbert Mandy James Dean Dean Delany Delany Delany Demps James Victoria Bessie Emma Sadie Bevelyn Dennard Dennis Dennis Dennis Dennis Denson DeSue DePorres DeVeaux, Sr. Michael Lawrence Leo Samuel Willye Alfreda Jerald Maria John Gay W. O. C. ‘Jimmie” L. J. B. F. Clayton “Al” Allen Insurance Agent Education Chairwoman Actor Physician Athlete Musician Educator Veteran Police Officer Lawyer Athlete Physician Politician Coach Judge Missionary Dentist Humanitarian Educator Educator Athlete Principal Businessman Politician Librarian/Rep of Florida Athlete Florist Nun Clergyman st 1 female insurance agent with the Afro American Insurance Company Eliminated disparities through education Notable actor and civil rights pioneer, husband of actress Ruby Dee, died 2005 st Navy’s 1 African American female physician Pro-Football player reared in North Jacksonville, Florida Considered the “King of romantic Chicago Soul” (2005) st 1 African American female principal of Jacksonville High School st 1 African American to become a general in the U.S. Air Force st 1 African American police sergeant and County supervisor for LaVista, Nebraska (2005) Elected president of the Jacksonville chapter of the NAACP st Won the 1 Florida State junior Golf Tournament (1941) President of Duval County Medical Society in the 1980’s Senator (2004) Named top administrator by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) 2002 st 1 county judge to take the bench in the South after Reconstruction (1888) Native of Florida nd 2 African American woman in New York to be accredited as a dentist st 1 African American woman missionary to Africa st 1 African American to teach home economics in New York City High Schools 1st African American teacher in Duval County at Justina Elementary an all-white school (1967) Boxer, No. 9 ranked amateur heavy weight boxer in the nation Selected as the Grand Marshal of the 2005 Martin Luther king Parade, Jacksonville, Florida Local businessman, husband of politician Willye Dennis One of the first post-Reconstruction African American City Council members President of the Jacksonville Public Library Staff Association (1958) One of the most famous athletes coached by Small (1970) Owned Flower Arrangements and Design by DeSue, active member Bethel Baptist church st 1 African American from Jacksonville to become a Benedictine Sister AME minister, Army chaplain African American Collection Biography Files DeVore Elizabeth Homeowner Recipient of NE Florida’s builder’s community outreach program, “Builder’s Care” Dickerson Ashanee Gymnast Graduate of Ed White HS, attending UF, top SEC gymnast Dickerson Dickerson Diddley Irving John Bo U.S. Veteran Clergyman Musician One of the 1 African American paratroops in the Army President of Negro business league, licensed to preach 1885, ordained as deacon 1888 Pioneer of Rock & Roll music Dinah Dix, Jr. Dixon Doby Louis Washington Cynthia Larry Community Activist Minister Caterer Athlete President of Better Living community organization, sought development of NW Jacksonville Colossian Baptist Church Owner and operator of Lauren-Steven catering st 1 African American baseball player in the American League Douglass Frederick Orator, Abolitionist Notable abolitionist, advisor to President Lincoln, Ambassador to Haiti, wrote autobiography entitled The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave Downing Dozier, Sr. Drake DraytonIngraham Drew Drexel, St Du Bois Dudley Dudley Due Dunbar Dungy Dunham Dunham Dunlap Dunnigan Alvin Ronnie Diana Pauline Alvin Katherine William Eunice Joe Tanarive Paul Tony Daisy Katherine Ericka Alice Lieutenant Minister Community Activist Attorney Astronaut Nun Writer, teacher Businesswoman Businessman Author Author Coach Civil Servant Dancer Beauty Queen Reporter Durham Anna Jacksonville native, served in the Air Force with the Tuskegee Airmen Wise Master Builders Ministries Inc. (WMB) Coordinated the 1973 summer Neighborhood Youth Corps (NYC) Program st th 1 African American female on bench in 4 Judicial Circuit NASA Astronaut (2000) st Founded the 1 African American Catholic University Co-founder of the NAACP Co-founder of Dudley Product Company Founder of the Dudley Product Company Popular writer of supernatural thrillers “The most promising young colored man in America” NFL coach leads many NFL teams to a championship City Recycle st 1 for African Americans and paved the way for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater st 1 African American Miss Florida (2003) 1st African American woman to gain access to the press galleries of the House of Representatives Jacksonville’s second woman and 1st African American woman to serve in Florida National Guard Henry A. Joseph Lee M. Edward B. L. U.S. Veteran st African American Collection Biography Files Durham, Jr. Durousseau DuSable Ben Paul Jean Educator Serial Killer Baptist, Pointe Pioneer 1926-1986. Teacher and principal of Stanton High School. Preyed on young, African American women in Jacksonville Chicago’s founder and 1st settler Dwight, Sr. David H. Dwight Florida 1 African American to receive Scouting’s highest council award, the Silver Beaver Award (1936) st 1 African American supervisor for the City of Jacksonville Department Parks, Entertainment and Recreation Dymally Earl Eaves Edwards Edwards, Jr. Elder Elders, Dr. Ellington Ellison Ellison Emeaba English English Espy Estes Etheridge Mervyn Russell Cecil Eric Henry Lee M. Duke Claude Keith Emeaba James Marion James Simon Shirley Evans Evans, Dr. Damon Elias Evans Fanning, Jr. Farmer Farve Saint Clair J. John Beatrice Pioneer Politician A L. Joycelyn N.T. S. Alvin G. Noyce Politician Businessman Laborer Former Army Lieutenant Police Officer Professional Athlete/Golfer Former U.S. Surgeon General Musician Congressman of Minnesota Ethnic Fashion Designer Educator Social Worker, Exec. Dir. YMCA Educator Bass Baritone, Music Instructor Former Governor Aide University of Georgia’s Athlete Dir. Former officer of the Robert T. Freeman Educator Civil Leader Artist Native of Camden County, GA st The highest ranking African American official in California history has returned to State Capitol leader in Jacksonville, Florida Masonic Established the “AIM: HIGH…regardless” goal st 1 Chief of the Affirmative Action Division in Jacksonville, Florida Overcame segregation to obtain a higher job position in the local courthouse Broke color barrier at the Master Golf Tournament (1975) st 1 African American woman to serve as U.S. Surgeon General His jazz band played Jacksonville in the 1930’s Made 1st PCS call in Jacksonville st 1 Muslim to serve in Congress Introduced Nigerian fashion to American culture Born 1882 in Key West, taught in Florida and New York Founded the Westside Y.M.C.A. located in Mt. Vernon, NY Vice President, Dean at Edward Waters College st 1 African American member of the University of Iowa’s Old Gold Singers Her personal attributions have influenced more women to become involved in government Youngest/1st African American Athletic Director in the SEC 1st vice-president of the Y.M.C.A. of Howard University Public school named in his honor Headed the United Fund drive up to a drastic increase (1969) Elected to the Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Art Museum (1969) Celebrated 107 years of life African American Collection Biography Files Fast Ferguson Fields Fields Fillmore Finley Fisher Fitzgerald Fleming Fleming Fleming Flemming Anthony Ronnie Maurice Terry Beatrice Harold Gussie Ella Emanuel Louise Thomas Ben Flemming Flowers Floyd Forbes, Jr. Ford Ford Sheila George Moses James Harold John Foreman George Fortune Fortune Foster Fowler Emanuel Timothy Andrew Reggie Foxx Foy Jamie Donald Entertainer Activist/Politician Franklin Felice Businesswoman C. Griffin Eugene “Nanny” Cecelia C. J. Yvette A. E. Music Instructor Civil Servant Catholic Writer Politician Businesswoman Professor Citizen Singer Student Doctor, Missionary Editor Athlete/Coach Educator Fire Chief Politician Minister Politician Minister Athlete Thomas “Rube” Lawyer Journalist Athlete Athlete/Businessman Founded First Coast Opera Community activist and head of Jacksonville Urban League Writings created a literary connection with Deputy Mayor Office Praised for leadership in the community Owner and operator of Griff’s Hosiery & Lingerie and the Davis Employment Agency Head of Zoology Dept. Howard University 1947-1969 Local matriarch and centenarian World renowned jazz vocalist, known as “First Lady of Song” Student at Edward Waters College, member of ICUF Presidential Fellows program st 1 African American female appointed to missionary service by American Baptist Founding editor of San Francisco’s Sun Reporter Star basketball player at Ribault High, later became coach at Paxon School for Advanced Studies Dean of Bethune-Cookman College School of Social Science, president of ASALH st 1 African American fire chief in Evansville, Indiana St. Augustine, FL New York pastor who received the Cronkite Faith & Freedom Award Former Tennessee congressman, professor of public policy at Vanderbilt Former pastor of Bethel Baptist, the oldest African American church in Jacksonville; an elementary school is named for him Former heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist boxer, also notable for his bestselling namesake grill th Legislator and Duval County Commissioner at the turn of the (20 ) century Pioneering journalist and activist who was born a slave Pitcher, “Father of Black Baseball,” organizer who founded the Negro National League th Former athlete and founder of Spiral, Inc., the 11 largest African American owned company in the U.S. Actor, comedian, singer and Academy Award winner President of the local chapter of MAD DADS, an anti-crime organization; congressional candidate Business developer with the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission. African American Collection Biography Files Franklin Fred Attorney Franklin Franklin Fraser Fraser Frazier, Dr. Frazier Freeman, Jr. Freeman John Shirley Diane George Archie Ben Mack Moses Hope Fullwood Furlow-Herrington Gaffney Gaffney Gailmore Gaines Gaines Gaither Galvin Gardener Gardner Reginald Melba Don Johnny Willie Ernest Irene A. S. Walter James Christopher “Reggie” M. Garrard Garrison Garrison Gartrell Garvin Garvin Gary David Margaret Zina Pearl Charles W. Willie Theophilis J. McCoy “Jake” Herbert T. Former City of Jacksonville general counsel, recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award from Jacksonville University Historian Broke numerous color barriers, received many awards st Politician 1 woman elected to be mayor of Atlanta, Georgia Artist Exhibits nationally Businessman Businessman and motivational speaker, founder of FraserNET Physician Native of Jacksonville noted for his educational success Writer Local man who produced the most comprehensive African American history radio series st TV reporter North Florida’s 1 African American television reporter WTLV Politician Former executive director of NE Florida Community Action Agency, ran for Chattanooga, TN Commissioner Politician Youngest City Council member to be elected in Jacksonville, Florida (District 9) Motivational Speaker Authored poetry book, “Voices of Soul”, former Miss Black Florida st Football Player, Politician 1 African American starting QB at UF Professor University Phoenix Former Jacksonville City Council candidate Athlete St. Augustine native, three time All-American, played for Chicago Bears Author Famous for fictional novels including, “A Lesson Before Dying” Civil service Worked Dept. of Labor, YWCA, member of many women’s clubs Coach/Athlete Director Football Award for African American athletes named in his honor Jacksonville Native Credits his long life of 103 years to activity and avoiding vices st Vice Chairman of FL. Board regent 1 African American Chairman of Florida Board of Regents Owner/CEO Gardner Intern Surmounted obstacles to found his brokerage firm “The Pursuit of Happiness” is his autobiography Athlete NFL player, former Jaguars quarterback rd Folk artist, weaver Designated by State of Fla. As master folk artist as 3 generation weaver. st Captain of U.S. Cup Team 1 African American skipper in the Fed Cup’s 40-years history Citizen Lived to be over 100 years old In Jacksonville, Fla. Born 1888. Physician Noted for his medical accomplishments as a surgeon during WW I Politician One of the 1st post-Reconstruction African American City Council member Attorney Prominent attorney of Stuart, Fla. Chairman of the African American Family Channel African American Collection Biography Files Gates Henry Gatson Gause Gay Gaye Genwright Geter Gibbs Gibbs Gibbs Gibbs Gibson Gibson Gibson Gibson Gibson Gibson, Dr. Gibson, II Gilbert Gilmore Gilyard, Rev. Girardeau Glover Glover Goddard Godfrey Godwin Goggins Golden Edward George Eleanor Marvin James Wyatt Allan Carey Jonathan Thomas Althea Audrey Ernest Gwen Harold Lois Theodore Matthew Artis Darrell Arnett Naomi Nathaniel Jonathan Donald Carlton Melvin Yvonne H. Pentz J. A. C. Van Davis Roosevelt William Tillman Scarlett Jacksonville’s Halfway House Chief Board of Dir. Clara White Politician Counselor, FJC Musician Educator, Civic Leader Businessman Inventor Clergyman Educator, Pastor, Missionary Educator Athlete Politician Educator/Coach Attorney Politician, Businessman Nurse, Educator Clergyman Minister Basketball Player Minister Dentist, State Senator Receptionist Sheriff Athlete Student Student Musician Politician Helps Ex-Convicts rehabilitate in order to better themselves Named President of Board (2000) st Florida’s 1 African American Mayor, elected in Polk County, Florida (1971) Appointed Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator at Florida Junior College Celebrated for his hits such as “Let’s Get It On” Head of Lincoln-Douglass Memorial Emancipation Proclamation Association st Founded Geter’s Funeral Home, Florida’s 1 African American undertaking business Inventor of the computer voting system, TruVote Pastor Mt. Zion AME Church, Jacksonville st 1 African American Secretary of State/State Sup of Pub Instr. Founder of FAMU st 1 African American player to compete at Wimbledon and the U.S. Championship open Florida House of Representatives. District 15. Tuskegee University’s Athlete Hall of Fame Former School Board Member Businessman and city council member who once ran for mayor Director of nursing program at Florida Junior College, EVE award winner One of the first African American Commissioners in Miami, Florida st 1 African American Principal of the FL Bapt. Academy Lives in Jacksonville Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church Sexual Misconduct st 1 African American Of Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Worked in Mayor’s office from 1976 to 2001 st 1 African American Sheriff elected in the modern era Drafted to the Detroit Lions (2005) st 1 African American student under desegregation to attend Lackawanna Elem. School st 1 African American student president at UNF Disabled, self-taught piano player st 1 African American Mayor of Daytona Beach , Florida African American Collection Biography Files Goodin, Jr. Goodman Gordon Gordon Gourdin Grace Graham Graham Frank Jan Edward Eugene Edward Melvin Arthur Dallas Graham Granberry, Jr. Grant Grant Grant Grant , Sr. Grant Grant Grant Graves, Jr. Gray, Dr. Gray, Dr. Gravely, Jr. Green, Dr. Noah Elijah Abraham Cary Iva Beatrice Joseph Maud Mischelle Robert Lemuel Hortense William Samuel Ann Green Green Green Green Greene Gregory Bunky Eric Jonathan Lucy Herbert Bernard D. Orval J. Z. Josephus Laster Linvert E. Alexander E. Williams H. Taylor C. James Film Director Police Officer News Anchor Journalist Attorney Disc Jockey/Radio Personality Politician Minister, Mortician, Civic Leader Founder of UNF African American Student Union Served as Bishop of the One Accord Gospel Temple, Inc. he also founded Former news anchor of “BET NEWS” Wrote for Boston papers, member of Communist Party st 1 African American App.to Mass. Superior Court “Little Daddy , WOBS th Elected in 2003 in the newly drawn 13 District, in Jacksonville, Florida Fought to allow African Americans to vote Democrat in Duval County, library named for him Clergyman Educator Minister Firefighter Educator Entertainer Promoter Widow of Bishop R.A. Grant Publisher Clergyman Journalist Educator Former Pres. Of Florida A&M Retired Vice Admiral of U.S. Navy Provost of Bethune Cookman Ordained deacon Tallahassee 1905, elder 1908 at Marianna Dean and principal of several high schools Appointed as Inspector of Customs at Jacksonville, Florida (1876) Known as “Mayor of Moncrief,” a longtime firefighter at Station 18 Taught French and Social Studies I Duval during a 38 year career Brought African American entertainers to Jacksonville; Co-Owner of the Jacksonville Bears Prominently stands out as a bishop’s wife in missionary circles, inspirer of Youth Publisher of “Jacksonville Woman Magazine” Paid off indebtedness at several churches War correspondent, received many journalism awards Educator and daughter of Dr. Israel Williams. Resigned after five years due to unknown reasons st 1 African American Admiral Recipient of the 2004 Chief Academic Officer Award form the Council of Independent Colleges Saxophone player, UNF director of Jazz Studies Director of community and legislative affairs under Mayor Delaney Works were translated by dance performances in “off the Wall and Onto the Stage: Her book is entitled “Heaven On Earth” Author of “Administrative Plan for Overcrowded Schools, (1948) Longtime volunteer, Jacksonville Community Foundation established endowment in his honor Musician Administrator Artist Author Principal Community Activist African American Collection Biography Files Gregory Gregory Gregory Grey, Jr. Griffin Griffin, Jr. Griffin Guillory Guinyard Gunter Hacker Halface Dick Fredrick Wilton Robert Charles Floyd Noah Curtis Julius Almon Coleman Barbara Hall Hall Hall Hamilton Hampton, Sr. Hampton Hansberry Hansberry Darryl Jermaine Sam LisaGay Frank Lionel Lorraine Tony Harley Harper Harris E. Fred Carla Harrison Harvey Hastings Hasty Hatcher Larry Peter Alcee Irene Saryn Drew L. B. “CB” Webster J Leroy W. Rueben Demarco Douglas C. H. Author, Human right Activist Astronaut as Archbishop of Atlanta Pres. Of American Bar Assoc. Politician Mayor of Milledgeville, GA Professor Bishop Swimming Instructor Former Athlete Coach Professor Youth Volunteer Used celebrity status to draw attention to issues such as segregation st 1 African American Deputy Director of NASA st 1 African American leader of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops d Succeeded Dennis Archer to become President of the American Bar Association Honored by the Office of the City Council as an African American member Claimed to be illegally removed from power Principal and educator, Regional NAACP secretary st 1 African American bishop to oversee southeast Texas. st Instructor at 1 community swimming pool in Jacksonville, Florida for African Americans Twice reached the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials; works with young athletes Army chaplain and lecturer at Bethune Cookman Donated several African American artifacts to several libraries and museums throughout Jacksonville Theatrical Entertainer Founder of Stage Aurora Coach Mandarin High School football coach Athlete/Skier Trains Olympian for the Winter Sports Producer Producer of the HBO Documentary “Beach: A Black Woman Speaks” Community Activist, Businessman Political activist who represented District 8 in the 1970s Musician “Jazz” Known as one of the world’s greatest bandleaders Author of Raisin in the Sun Author/Dramatist Minister Native of Tallahassee, FL, Reverend of Greater Grant Memorial AME on Gilchrist Rd, Jacksonville, FL Clergyman Ordained deacon in Marianna, FL 1916 and elder in 1919 at Apalachicola Author Professor, author, editor-in-chief Businesswoman/Author Fortune Magazine named her one of “The 50 Most Powerful African American Executive in Corporate America, Jacksonville native Civil Servant Custodian at Duval County Schools, voted employee of the year in 2006 st Attorney 1 African American Attorney General of New Jersey st Attorney/Judge 1 African American Federal Judge in Florida Poet/Businesswoman VP/CEO of Arlington Custom Printing Former Navy man, Educator Former principal of Northwestern Middle School African American Collection Biography Files Hatchett Joseph W. Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Hayes Hayes Hayling Haymon Haynes Haywood Height Henderson Henderson Henderson Henry Henson Henson Henry Herbert George Helen Virgil Bob Edward R. Cynthia L. Frederick Dorothy Cornelius Donald William Derrick Josiah Matthew Ragan Adam W. Tillis Hicks Hickson Mattie Edward Belle Hightower Hill Hill James Anthony Charlene Hill George Hill Hill, Sr. Hines Thomas James Garrett “Bullet” Roger B. A. L R A. Carl “Tony” Taylor E. Seth FL Supreme Court Justice, Jax Confirmed by the Senate to a seat on the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New Orleans Clergyman Born 1870, Miccosukee, FL, pastored several Florida churches Educator Duval County Teacher of the Year in 1974 Attorney Fought to desegregate UF Law School Athlete Won 2 gold medals for track in 1964 Olympic games and 1972 Super Bowl ring Athlete, Minister, Motivation spk. Jacksonville native, Morgan State Hall of Famer, community activist Civil Rights Activist West St. Augustine’s Scott Street renamed in his honor Resident of Penney Farms, noted opera singer, appeared in Porgy & Bess Opera Singer Clergyman Ordained deacon 1918 in Jacksonville , elder 1928 at Clearwater Educator Received the Carnegie Award of Heroism, for saving 4 from house fire Pres. Of National Council of Negro Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal st Women Clergyman 1 African American bishop of the Fla. Conference of the United Methodist Church Physician Gilbert graduate, gastroenterologist Artist Explores African influence in work, teaches at UNF Athlete 2013 Parade high school football player of the year, from Yulee Escaped slavery, his story inspired Harriet B. Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Minister Explorer Co-Discover of the North Pole Attorney Owned radio stations in Jacksonville st Administrator Former president of the University of North Florida, 1 African American of Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Citizen Appointed to City of Jacksonville’s Council on Aging Policeman Fought for the improvement of treatment of African American policemen Psychologist Politician Executive Director Taught himself sign language, worked at FL School for the Deaf and Blind Former Florida State Senator Jacksonville Human Rights Commission Educator Former band director of Gilbert High School, founded “Association of Black Band Directors” Attorney Physician Army Reservist, Athlete/Bobsled General Practice Counted among the prosperous physician of the South (1895) May be the 1st African American male to win a medal in the Olympic Winter Games African American Collection Biography Files Hines Gregory Tap danced in Jacksonville to help restore the Ritz Theatre Mitchell “Bill” Choreographer, Dir. Producer, Actor Professor Of Speech Communication. Frm. Exe. VP of Independence Hines Mark Anthony Hines W. Hinton Hodge Hogan Holden Felisicia Theresa Sophia John H. Duval highway Patrol Officer Principal of Arlington Middle Sch. EWC Student Entrepreneur Formerly the newest Highway Patrol Officer in Duval County Created the Operation Turn-A-Round program for troubled school Received FL Broadcaster Scholarship Distinguished college professor, lecturer, band director, Pres. Of the Bolden’s Chorale Music st 1 African American attorney general, appointed by President Barack Obama Served in U.S. Colored Infantry, buried in Jacksonville Organized the Women’s Bicentennial Committee (1974) Interviews were in the African American History exhibit at San Pablo Station (2005) Organized a group called RESPECT in Jacksonville. 1st African American member of Duval School Board “Mayor of the Eastside” Political leaders sought his advice on community issues Founded a “track club” for his athletes Only boxer to win the heavyweight title four times Holder Holder Holloway Holloway Holmes Holmes Holt Holt Holyfield Eric James Ida Majorie R. Wendell Edward Jesse Evander Holzendorf Betty Holzendorf Holzendorf Homer, Jr. Honeywell Hooks, Dr. Hopkins Horne Horne Howard Hubbard Kevin King LeRoy James Benjamin Glenda Lena Turner Dwight William B. P. S. W. Lee Bonnett A. De Hart Attorney Soldier Historian Jacksonville Beach Native Clergy, Community Activist Mortician/Duval Sch. Broad Activist/Business Owner Athlete Coach Professional Boxer Politician Policy Dir. Office for the Mayor Politician Pilot Businessman Former NAACP Exe. Director Firefighter Singer & Actress Owned Churchwell Dry Goods Professional Athlete Athlete FCCJ’s Kent Campus, produced “Fences” the hit play Appointed as Pres. & CEO of Century National Bank on Moncrief Rd. Jacksonville, FL First elected to the state senate in 1992, counties include: Duval, Alachua, St. Johns, Putman Appointed by Mayor Peyton. Son of Betty & King Holzendorf Served as one of Jacksonville City Council member Pilot of United Airways Flight 93, one of airplanes to be high jacked by terrorists Traveled widely as youth, started cigar business Named Chairman of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission st 1 African American Firefighter Living Legend, celebrate 92 years of life on June 30, 2009 Member of the National Negro Businessmen’s League Association NBA’s number draft pick (2004) st 1 African American individual gold medalist, from the 1924 Paris Olympics African American Collection Biography Files Hudson, Dr. Hughes Hughes Hughes Hull Humphries James Cathy Dorothy M. S. Fredrick Hunter Hunter Clementine Richard Hunter-Hall Hupue, Jr. Hurst Hurston Hutchins Ingram Ingram Ingram Ingram Irving Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson-Priestley Jackson Jackson Jackson, Sr. Jackson Jackson Jackson Alice Mose Rodney Zora J. Betty Esther Robert Vivian Barrington Alju Alphonso Arnetta Brenda Brenda Vivian Deborah Ernest Helen Janet Jesse E. A. Devois E. Neale E. G. “Bob” D. Chaplin of FAMU Entrepreneur Businesswoman Mortician P.T.A. President of Davis St. Pres. Of FAMU Honored by FAMU with banquet Founder of Radio One and TV One Wrote Wake Up and Smell the Dollars, Whose Inner City Is This Anyway st Opened the 1 African American funeral home in Gainesville, FL (1917) Avenue B Elementary School named in his honor st 1 college Pres. Honored during the Turner Broadcasting System Inc.’s Trumpet Awards Artist Chief of General Surgery Methodist Medical Educator Native of Jacksonville, FL Author/Historian Author Contractor Administrator Citizen Activist Educator Pilot Vocalist Secretary of HUD Folk artist painted plantation life st 1 African American Board Certified surgeon in Duval County Lundy Alexis Copeland D. Louis Author Politician Administrator Blue Cross Blue Shield Jacksonville Attorney Businesswoman Entertainer Civil Rights Leader Educated African Americans in the undeveloped Clay County area “Hupuewa. A Legacy of the Hooper Family of Nassauville, FL” Earned bronze book medal from the Florida Book Award Wrote stories, novels, folklore Founded the J.E. Hutchins Construction Company Assistant Management Improvement Officer at Fire & Rescue in 1990s Local Centenarian Civil Rights and community activist Jacksonville native, AKA sorority member, Duval County teacher for 35 years Youngest person to fly solo around the world Youngest to win the Miss Jacksonville Pageant Nominated by President G. W. Bush to be HUD Secretary during his second term See McLaughlin, Clara folder Romance writer, NY Times & USA Today bestselling author over 50 romance titles Duval County School Board st 1 African American director of HUD Jacksonville Clergy 2007 Episcopal Church st 1 African American to win an election in Jacksonville in over 40 years Chair of JCCI and president of Women of Color Cultural Foundation International pop superstar and actress, member of “The Jackson Family” (musicians) Prominent civil rights leader, activist and 1984 presidential candidate African American Collection Biography Files Jackson, Jr. Jackson Jesse Joshua Politician Student Jackson Leonard Actor Jackson Jackson, Jr. Jackson Jackson, Sr. Jackson Jackson Jackson, Jr. Jackson Jackson Jackson Martin Maynard Michael Nathaniel Ollie Pete Richard Samuel Samuel Walter Basketball Coach Mayor Entertainer DJ Centenarian Chief Community Officer Clergyman Educator Actor Custodial Engineer Jackson, Sr. Jackson Jacobs Jakes Jakes Jamerson James James James, Jr. James James James, Jr. James Willie Willie Larry Thomas Wilhelmina Douglas A. Charles Daniel F. Isiah Joe LeBron James Rick B. W. L. C. D. Tim L. F. “Chappie” P. “Ike” H. Athlete Chief Community Officer Journalist Bishop Activist Politician Minister Educator Military Officer Embalmer Educator Real estate broker Athlete Entertainer/Vocalist Illinois congressman, son of Jesse Jackson Founder/President of a Brotherhood entitled Senior Men at Stanton College Preparatory School Native of Jacksonville, became Broadway and film actor, give “Key to the City” by Mayor Hans Tanzler AAU st Elected 1 African American Mayor of Atlanta (1973) “King of Pop” Launched a four-decade broadcasting career on Jacksonville AM radio station WOBS Local centenarian, lived to 106 Chief Community Officer under Mayor Peyton, Golden Rule Award Recipient Long time Baptist minister in Jacksonville st 1 African American male faculty member at FCCJ Known as one of the “hardest working actors in Hollywood” Spent 46 years as police department janitor, once featured as Times-Union’s “Personality of the Week” st 1 African American football player at University of Florida Mayor Peyton’s Chief Community Officer, Westside Church of Christ minister st 1 African American news anchorman at WJXT, TV 4 Set an attendance record at the Georgia Dome, drew over 140,00 people (2004) Initiated Tallahassee Bus Boycott in 1956 nd th Florida Cabinet’s 2 African American member in the 20 century President of Lott-Carey Baptist Foreign Missions Convention Prominent Jacksonville educator for over 33 years st 1 African American four-star general in American military history (1976) 1st African American licensed embalmer to be Grandfathered in with license no. 14 Former president of the Florida Association of Community Education President Matay Bottling Works, member and officer of many organizations Award winning basketball player, began with the Cleveland Cavaliers, currently with Miami Heat Musician known for hits throughout the 1980s such as “Superfreak” African American Collection Biography Files Jarrett Jarvis Vernon Yvette Journalist Athlete Founder and former president of the National Association of Black Journalists 1st African American woman to play professional basketball in Greece Jasmin Jay Jealous Jefferson Jefferson Jenkins, Jr. Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins, Jr. Ernest Abner Benjamin Ken William Henry Jimmy Melton Robert Judge/Attorney Artist Civil Rights Leader Police Officer Author Educator Educator Restaurateur Vietnam Vet Author Jacksonville native and boy scout who grew to become a Louisville, Kentucky judge Known for his “One Man Band” Youngest individual to head the NAACP st 1 African American in Jacksonville to hold that position Recorded family’s history in Hupuewa: Legacy of the Hooper Family of Nassauville, Florida Known as one of Duval County’s Outstanding Educators President of Edward Waters College (12/97-2/2005) Founder of Jenkins Quality Barbecue restaurants, owned and operated six locally Putnam County native who died shield fellow soldiers from a grenade in 1970 Vietnam, received Medal of Honor st 1 in American Publishing: A children’s book actually written by a child” Jeremiah Omari Johnson Adrian District Chief City’s 1 African American Combat District Chief (Jacksonville, FL) Johnson Alma Military 1 African American woman in Florida Army National Guard to become command sergeant Johnson Avery Coach/Football Named acting head of Dallas Mavericks Johnson Carrie Vocalist Performs one-woman musical history lesson, “Purple Roots” Johnson, Jr. Clifford Pastor Pastor of Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church here in Jacksonville Johnson Deidra Educator Principal at New Berlin Elementary School Johnson Johnson, Jr. Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Earl Earl Earvin Ernestine George Glorious Ivy Jack James Civil Rights Leader Attorney Basketball Legend Curator Physician Politician Administrator Boxer Dentist 1 African American elected to membership in the Jacksonville Bar Association Unsuccessful candidate for Jacksonville City Counsel, former leader of JCCI Former Basketball legend infected with HIV Curator for the People of Color Exhibit, Inc. Successful South Carolina doctor born in Jacksonville in 1889 Jacksonville City Council member 2003 Chief of Equal Business Opportunity Office under Mayor Peyton st 1 African American heavyweight boxing champion of the world Only colored dentist to pass State examination (1910) A. Todd Ward Henry M. M. “Magic” B. Webb Philon Solomon “Jimmie” st st st African American Collection Biography Files Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson, Jr. Johnson James Janet Jimmie John John John Earl Ken Weldon R. Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Jones Jones Kenny Lillie Rahman Robert Shelia Theodore Alex Ben G. B. Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones, Dr. Carlton Daryl Eileen Emerson Erroll Felix Glenn Gloria Gwendola James Johnnie Kenneth H. Rosamond S. L Earl Writer, statesman Educator Principal Publisher Musician Minister Attorney Division Chief Poet Civil Servant Politician Businessman Television Executive Trombonist Centenarian Artist Businessman, Developer Politician Journalist Photographer Politician Street Peddler Singer Construction Social Worker, Politician Actor Business Owner, Chef Surgeon Poet, novelist and civil rights leader. Established Upward Bound at JU; strategist who worked with Martin Luther King, Jr. Former principal of Raines High School and head of Duval County School Board Publishing mogul who founded Ebony and Jet Younger brother of James Weldon Johnson Pastored St. Stephens AME, member of NAACP and EWC Board of Directors st 1 African American Jacksonville City Council President. Former Division Chief of Personnel for City of Jacksonville, on Board of Trustees at Florida Junior College Local poet and motivational speaker Never missed a day of work in the Vet. Ser. CS. Div. Youngest elected official in Duval County st 1 African American to own major league sports team (Charlotte Bobcats), founder of BET st 1 African American owner of the WNBA Swing-era trombonist, died in a fire in Jacksonville in 1981 Fernandina Beach Centenarian, lived to be over 117 Called “one of the most significant Afro-American artists of his generation,” painted “Sisters of Spirit” series Gateway Shopping Center, Renaissance Design Building Florida Gubernatorial candidate (2001) Local anchor who became a single adoptive mother in the 1970s Local photographer and bus driver Only African American elected official in St. Johns County Community icon in Fernandina Beach R&B singer and Jacksonville native. Superintendent of construction for Dostie Homes, Inc. Jacksonville City Council Noted Broadway and film actor, Emmy winner, voice of Darth Vader Owner of Genesis Café, Jacksonville, Fla. Chief of General Surgery at St. Vincent’s Medical Center African American Collection Biography Files Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones- Austin a Jordan Jordan Jordan, Rev. Joseph Joyner Marion Mia Samuel Quillie Quincy Roy Warren Mary Margaret Vernon William Zepherinus Aldonia Joyner Joyner Joyner Jumfuoh Justice Kelley Kelly Kelly Kennedy Kennedy Kershaw Keys Arthenia Donna Tom Akwasi Kezia Howard Clifford Paula John Mary Joe Alicia Kilpatrick King King Kwame Alveda Bernice Athlete Politician Political Activist Civil Servant, Civil Rights Music Producer Boxer Politician Minister Horsley “Zeph” Richardson Irvin Lofton Lang Attorney Minister/Businessman Athlete Educator Politician Fitness Expert Radio Broadcaster Educator Dancer Journalist Entrepreneur Broadway Performer Athlete Librarian Educator Entertainer Politician C. Activist Former Olympic track star, forced to return medals after use of steroids discovered State representative from Jacksonville Local activist and member of NAACP Participant in Civil Rights Movement, spent a night in jail with Martin Luther King, Jr. Grammy-winning, legendary music producer and mogul Jacksonville. Barracudas, USBL(United States Basketball League) Jacksonville City Council Local evangelist and pastor who built a church from a small Bible study group Ran daycare at Jordan Chapel, which she founded with husband William Jordan D.C. Powerbroker, attorney and former head of UNCF and National Urban League Founded Beaches Negro Chamber of Commerce and Jordan Chapel UNF distance runner who represented home country of St. Lucia in the 2004 Olympiad Had one of the longest tenures as a principal in the country, turned schools into a community project Inducted into National Bar Association’s Hall of Fame Health & Wellness expert, “Sweating in the Spirit” workout video, wife of Tom Joyner Host of Tom Joyner Morning Show, nationally syndicated radio broadcaster Jacksonville University professor Founder of Springfield-based Jacksonville Center of the Arts WTLV Owner of Lawtey nightclub that featured legendary blues and soul performers Dance sensation of 1968 Oscar presentations with her rendition of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang st Jacksonville native, 1 African American to play for Philadelphia Phillies baseball 1st African American Librarian in Jacksonville, FL st The 1 African American since 1898 to serve in the Legislative Multiple Grammy Award winning singer and pianist, performed at the Jacksonville Super Bowl Detroit Mayor asked to resign Founded King for America, Inc. to assist people in enriching their lives Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. African American Collection Biography Files King C. B. Civil Rights Attorney King King King King King King King King, Jr. Kingsley Kinsey Kirkland Kitchings Kitchings Charles Clennon Coretta Don J. Renea Yolanda Martin Anna Calvin Rick Earl Elaine Columbus Minister Journalist Human Rights Activist Boxing Promoter Writer Policewoman Actress Civil Rights Leader Former Slave Bishop Drummer Coach Librarian, Storyteller Knight Knight Knox Knox Adrian Gladys Benjamin Sammie Kenneth Koelemij John Kofi LaBelle Lady Chablis Lambert Lancaster Lane Lang Langford Laura Pattie Ligel Thomas Michael Leonard R. Scott L. Denise Luther Madgigine Delmas Radio Broadcaster Entertainer Edward Artist Businessman Adorka African Princess Entertainer Female Impersonator Artist Rev Dwight F. Minister Educator Minister The second African American Civil Rights lawyer and fourth African American in this county’s history Pastored at Woodlawn Presbyterian before establishing own non-denominational church Local NBC anchor turned filmmaker, produced Slave Market Diary Wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. and activist in her own right Famous boxing promoter whose life was depicted in the film Only in America Author of On the Down Low st 1 African American woman to graduate from the Jacksonville Police Academy st 1 daughter born to Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Icon of the American Civil Rights Movement, revolutionary leader Plantation owner in Duval County Pastor and community leader known as “trailblazer in media ministry” Local drummer who toured around the world with the Ray Charles Orchestra Award winning, record breaking local football coach Retired from Northwest branch after 32 years with JPL, member of several storytelling associations st Originated the 1 African American television show in Jacksonville Renowned singer known as the “Empress of Soul” see “Lady Chablis” st 1 African American artist commissioned to pain official portrait of Bill Clinton for the White House st Became the 1 president of Leon County Mental Health Clinic and Guidance Center (Tallahassee) Founded the African Universal Churches Award-Winning singing sensation Savannah’s most celebrated female impersonator See: Edward, Benjamin Knox Teacher, artist, graphic designer, designed 2006 Jax Jazz Festival poster Police commissioner from 1887-1893 Voted Employee of the Year by Vice principle Larry A. Thompson Born in Key West in 1888, teacher and principal Prayed before at the Florida Senate Session in March 2002 African American Collection Biography Files Larkins Laster Latimer Latson Lawrence Lawrence Laws Laws Lawson Lawson Lee Lee Lee Lee, Jr. Lee Lee Leapheart Legget Leonard Lester Letson Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis, Jr. Lewis Lewis Lewis Jamail Richard Al Edward Dave Noel Lorenzo Pam Edwin Mary Arthur Evelyn Fred John Robert Joseph Warren Gwendolyn A. Teddy Bill Al Abraham Billy Henry Cora J. James John Lennox E. W. G “Butch” J. Denise E. E C. J. Lincoln (Al) “Slim” Hall L. H. Student student Athlete Athlete Contractor Coach Attorney Businessman Singer, Jazz Coach Funeral Director Businessman Politician Policeman Coach Lawyer Politician Civil Servant Reverend Entrepreneur NASCAR Race Poet Businessman Entertainer Iceman Senior Volunteer Businessman Businessman Politician Boxer Named F.A.A.’s Education Ambassador Wants to become a professional boxer Former Pro-Football player Won a Council on the Business Men’s League ticket (1899) st 1 African American coach at JU nd Serves 2 term on voluntary bd. Directors of Fla.Bar Assoc.(2004) St. Augustine, FL Tallahassee jazz singer who gained international acclaim Coached at James Weldon Johnson School Became the 1st president of the Ladies Auxiliary in Florida Negro Funeral Director Owns food/hospitality companies and Burger King franchise store Jacksonville City Council st 1 African American police officer in Tallahassee. Coach and businessman, once the interim athletic director at FAMU st 1 African American lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida Republican Party Mayoral candidate Jacksonville Civil Services Board Born in Pensacola, itinerant minister, died 1918 Invented “Teddy’s Wax” in 1992 and “The Sports Pillow”, a water resistant seat cushion Only African American driver currently earning a living on the NASCAR circuit Awarded the Individual Artist Fellowship by the State of Florida in conjunction with the NEA Afro-American Life Insurance Co. and American Beach. Famous for songs such as “Under the Boardwalk”, “Save the Last Dance For Me” (Drifters) Delivering ice in Duval County for 50 years 1976, 94yrs. Old Afro-American Life Insurance Company Chairman of the Board of Afro-Americans Life Ins. Congressman from Ga. And active in the Civil Rights Movement st 1 active heavyweight champion to quit in 50 years African American Collection Biography Files Lewis Marvin Coach-Football Lewis Lewis Reginald Samella F. Business Scholar Lewis Little Littlejohn Walter Marc Harry E. Martial Artist Public Relations Civil Servant Liptrot, Jr. Livingston Llorens Lloyd Lloyd William Lemuel Lela Earl Hortense Holt Walter Lloyd Locke Lockett Lockett-Felder Lofton Lofton Long Long Raymond Alain Earlene Patricia Alphonso William James Thomas Grann Leroy Lopez Lucas Lucas Lukes Dawn Bill Elcee Suzan Lumpkin Irene Lundy Luster Lyons Richard Reginald Henry C. C. “Pat” Garvin A. Warren R. Chaplain Pharmacist Occupational Therapist Athlete Educator Educator Educator Educator City Councilwoman State Trooper Physician Physician Reverend New Anchorwoman Sports Executive Printer Farmer Opera Singer “Dick” Athlete Attorney Minister st rd 1 African American head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, and 3 African American head coach in the NFL Purchased an international food company for under $1 billion dollar (TLC Beatrice Foods) st 1 African American woman to earn a doctorate in fine arts and art history from Ohio State University Teaches martial arts for Jacksonville Department of Parks and Recreation Author of When God Calls Postman and State Attorney’s Office employee st 1 Military Chaplain to open at the United Nations Security Command-Joint Security Born in 1861, attended Howard University Medical College, U.S. Consul to Haiti 1898-1919 Elected to “Outstanding Young Women of America” in 1966 and 1967 st The 1 African American to play in an NBA game Formulated Honors program at Edward Waters College, volunteered at many organizations including JPL Economist st 1 African American Rhodes scholar, helped spur the Harlem Renaissance Principal of Jean Ribault Sr. High Jacksonville City Council District 7 st 1 African American Florida State Highway Patrol Trooper Doctor who was born in Jacksonville in 1898 Longtime medical practitioner in Palatka area Born 1832, escaped slavery, joined Union forces and fought at Battle of Olustee, elder AME Dawn Lopez and Russell Motely are Jacksonville’s 1st African American Anchor team Baseball executive, Atlanta Braves Pioneered voting ticket system in Jacksonville in 1950 Successfully represented herself in a court case against a white man who hit her with a motorcycle in 1934 Julliard educated opera singer who also attended Bethune-Cookman and Florida Junior College Baseball player who started with the Duval Giants in 1915 st 1 African American lawyer to lead the Jacksonville Bar Association Former Pres. Of the Natl. Bapt. Convention USA African American Collection Biography Files Wangari James Arthur Debra Denise Nelson Manigault Charles Former City Council Member Manley Mann Mann Manson Marable Marker Marks Marley Marsalis Marshall Martin Mason Massaquoi Effa Dorothy Eric Herman Manning Roland John Bob Wynton Thurgood Rhoda Herman Hans Hall of Fame Health Care Businessperson Author Author/Professor Author Attorney Artist Musician Judge Educator Historian/ Author Editor 1 African American woman elected to baseball hall of fame (2006) Consumer Advocate President/CEO of Florida’s First Coast YMCA Author of “African American Live In Jacksonville” Professor of African American Studies at Columbia University, author of several books Sierra Leonean, living in Jacksonville, writes about war-torn Africa st 1 African American to serve on Florida’s Public Service Commission Iconic reggae musician, awarded Jamaica’s third highest honor, “the Order of Merit (1981) Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, world renowned jazz musician st 1 African American justice on the Supreme Court Founder of Public education for African American s in the Beaches Author of African-American Life in Jacksonville Former managing editor of Ebony, author of “Destined to Witness: Growing up African American in Nazi Germany”, lives in Ponta Vedra Massey Marion Policeman Last of the original six African American officers to retire who were admitted to the police force Massie Mathis Matthews Matthews Matthews, Jr. Mathis Lamonte Rashean Eugene Frederick Willie Greg Coach Athlete Broadcaster President NAACP Musician Judge Edward Waters College head football coach Local born football player, plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars Orderly, Riverside hospital Former President of the Jacksonville, Florida local NAACP Chapter Minister of Music for Christian Fellowship Inspirational Choir Youngest judge in Michigan’s history when he was elected as Superior Court Judge (1995) C. K. L. “Skip” D. “Fred” Hampton Activist Hotel Owner Educator Manager Politician Former President of South Africa st Maathai MacMillian Madry Maiden Majette Mandela 1 African woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Shot to death during a robbery at the Ramada Inn on University Blvd and I-95 (1976) Professor of Education and Chairman of Adult Education at Florida A&M University WCGL-1360 AM st st U.S. Representative, 1 African American and 1 woman nominated for Georgia Senate st Won Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 and became the 1 democratically elected president of South Africa, African National Congress One of seven African American businessmen who invested the capital that established the Afro-American Life Ins. Co. st African American Collection Biography Files Mathis Mathis Matzeliger Mays Sallye Sylvia Jan Cynthia Brooks Elizabeth Mays Willie Athlete McBride McBride Ike James Cemetery Supervisor Writer/Composer McCardell McCarty McCauley McClain McCleary McCollum McCoy McCrary, Jr McDuffie McDuffie McFarlin McFarlin McGee Keenan Osceola Lawrence Gloria Minor Ruby Alfreda Jesse Arthur Deborah Kernaa Pruith Joseph Athlete Domestic Worker Student Social Worker Physician McGill McGill Nathan Samuel McGriff Releford McIntosh McKenzie Charles Vashti McKinney Cynthia Francis Educator, Politician FBI Agent Inventor Counselor B. Lee R. Kellog D. Attorney Insurance Salesman Directory of Ritz Voices Educator Singer Minister Attorney Attorney B. Physician Bishop Politician st 1 African American woman elected to Jacksonville City Council st 1 African American woman to work as an FBI Special Agent, 1976 Designed and patented a machine that could adjust a shoe st 1 African American woman to win the title of Homecoming Queen of University of Florida (1973) st Became the 1 African American player and the sixth player in Major League history to hit four home runs Veteran and caretaker of H. Warren Smith Cemetery nd Relatives were members of the 92 infantry Division-1st African American division to serve in combat A part of the most productive receiving duo in NFL history over a six-year period Gave the University of Southern Mississippi a $150,000 gift in hope helping someone’s child One of four Jacksonville youth selected to participate in the coin toss at the Super Bowl Served for over three decades with Duval County Public Schools Born 1876, worked in Key West, Daytona, Jacksonville Murderess, Live Oak, FL Former FAMU alumni affairs director, legislative analyst for Florida House st 1 African American Cabinet Member Street named in his honor after his death sparked a riot (1980) Founder and Director of Ritz Voices Band leader Stanton High School Tenor and Florida native once featured on CBS radio programs Born 1898, attended Edward Waters and Bethune Cookman, publisher of FL Sentinel, 1916-1920 st 1 African American appointed to Chicago Library Board, attended Cookman Institute Famous for defending the Scottsboro Boys in Alabama trial, established law practice in Jacksonville Represented Ruby McCollum at her murder trial st Pediatrician, 1 African American pediatric practice in Jacksonville, 1958 Resumed a position never before filled by a woman in the long history of the nation’s oldest African American church Became the presidential nominee for the Green Party of the United States African American Collection Biography Files McKinney McKinney McKissick McKissick McKissick, Jr. McLaughlin McLaughlin McNabb McNeil McQueen McQueen McRae, Sr. McTear Meaddough Means Meares Meek Meek Meeks Meeks Armstrong Menchan Mercado Mercer Meredith Messer, Sr. Meuse Mfume Mickle Richard Theophilus Richard Rudolph Rudolph Clara Vaughn Donovan Walter Margaret Thelma George Houston Ray Elizabeth Maxine Carrie Kendrick Carole Ron William Syesha Ray James Quentin Elizabeth Kweisi Stephen Micks Miles Deitra Moses Ishmael E. Professor Professor W W w w P. Minister Minister Newspaper Publisher Minister Athlete Civil Servant Politician Actress Baptist President Athlete Dentist Vice-President Athlete Congressman Politician Educator Football Coach Educator Singer Athlete Activist Educator Educator Politician Judge Attended Morehouse College, Yale University Educated at Morehouse College, Dean at Johnson C. Smith University 1929-1962 Brother to Bethel Baptist Minister Pastor at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Co-pastor of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Won the Onyx Communication Award for the Jacksonville area Florida Star Newspaper Bishop and founder of the Potter’s House rd Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, 3 African American to start in Super Bowl Secretary of Department of Corrections st 1 African American City Council member in Jacksonville Beach Gone With The Wind President of Florida Baptist Convention Florida native track athlete Born in Fernandina in 1869, dentist and businessman Communication Relationship Golfer, member of “Ladies of the Links” st 1 African American woman elected to Congress from Florida. Candidate to become the 1st African American Senator to go to the nation’s capitol Assistant Principal Jacksonville native, Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Taught at public schools, Howard, Alabama State, etc. American Idol runner up Olympic Medalist Boxer Became the 1st African American to graduate from the University of Mississippi Principal in Duval County Teacher, mentor and scout leader for decades Former NAACP president, ran for Maryland senate seat st 1 African American graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida General Attorney Clergyman Jacksonville City Council Educator, dean of students, President at FAMU “Butterfly” E. James P McKinley African American Collection Biography Files Miller, Jr. Miller, Sr. Miller Lesley Lonnie Robert “Les” Miller Mills Mills Mills Milton Mims, Sr. Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell, Sr. Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Elaine Glen Hettie Marvin Ronald Elisha Albert Alvin Charles Jack Parren Robert Sollie W. King P. Congressman Educator Active Emeritus Pastor Mitchell Mizell Ella Mae Von Ford D. Social /Community Activist Physician Mizelle Mobely Monfils Moody-Robinson Moore, Dr. Moore Ralph Sybil Gael Ernestine Alpha Arnold Eugene C. Lawyer Dean of FAMU Athlete CEO Educator Blues Artist Lifelong educator, PTA supporter and NAACP member st Active in many organizations and cofounded Ft. Lauderdale’s 1 medical facility for African Americas Born 1893, attended FAMU and Fordham Law School Founded the business school (1974) French, moving up ranks as a junior tennis pro Jacksonville Aviation Authority Founded the Florida State Music Educators Association for African American s st 1 blues singer to sing at Carnegie Hall (Mississippi) Moore Moore Gwendolynne Harry State Senator Civil Rights Leader Wisconsin’s 1 African American member of Congress st Brevard County, FL. 1 Civil Rights, killed in 1951 bombing H. L. John “Buster” Ruben J. Hayes Dwight “Gatemouth” S. Tyson Politician Police Officer Mortician Educator Scout Leader Nurse Organist Citizen Centenarian Pastor Business Owner Educator Senate Democratic Leader th Shot and killed May 7 while investigation a possible street crime st Owned Chicago funeral home, 1 general secretary of National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association st 1 African American woman ever to run for Texas Senate Promotes volunteerism st 1 African American nursing instructor at Brewster Hospital Director of Jacksonville Award-winning organist from Philadelphia Known as “Compliment Man,” overcame homelessness Died in 1987 at age 114. Pastor at Mt. Zion M.E. Church, speaker and lecturer Owner of “Buster Grillers” diner Born in Jacksonville in 1916, Dean of South Carolina’s Morris College Boy Scouts of America Maryland’s1st African American Congressman st One of the 1 African American to earn a PHD from Florida State University Honored Mason Born 1893, minister of several Jacksonville area churches st African American Collection Biography Files Moore, Dr. Moran, Dr. Morgan Morial Morris Morris, Jr. Richard Emma Juliette Marc Lucy Samuel V. Hampton H. E. S. President (Bethune Cookman) Chairman of Business Ed. Activist Urban League President Educator Bishop Morrison Mosley Mosley-Braun Moss Mossell, Dr. Toni Walter Carol Elexia Nathan Coleman F. Author Writer U.S. Senator Volunteer Physician/Hospital Admin Motley Motley Muldrow Muldrow, Mundy Mungen Constance Russell Kathryn William Carol Robert Baker Mungen Mungin, Sr. Murray Murrell Murrell Myers Myers Nagin Nash Nelson Nelson Nesbitt Sylvia Albert Tai Chaz Mildred Claude Thomas Ray Winston Prince Tony Samuel Amanda Judge News anchor Secretary Educator Thursal (Bob) Educator/coach Rogers Educator Postman Violinist Social Worker College Instructor Director of National Conference Fisherman Politician Firefighter Entertainer P. Minister/Community Activist Alene st 1 African American to serve on Winn-Dixie Board of Director Democratic activist, voter registration guru and called “the Mayor of District 18” st 1 single white woman to take a public stand for free speech against the intimidations Former Mayor of New Orleans and President of the National Urban League th Early 20 century teacher from Palatka, member of several social organizations th African Methodist Episcopal Bishop representing the 11 District of Florida and the Bahamas Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winner Popular mystery novelist st 1 and only African American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, lost re-elect4ion in 1998 Founded the Empowerment Resources Inc. Interest in hospitals for the care of American African American patients and the professional improvement In 1966, became 1st African American woman to be federal judge CBS 47 news personality st 1 African American secretary to be appointed to a school in the state of Florida Professor of Education at FSU, Kappa Alpha Psi member Orlando-based collector of items and artifacts related to African American history Inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Taught with Duval County Public Schools for 42 years, memorial to her in Palatka, FL Postal Service Worker Local violinist with Ritz Chamber Players President of Christian Investment Properties Active in Jacksonville, worked at FCCJ st 1 African American to work with NCCJ in a directorship capacity Preacher and shrimp boat captain Mayor of New Orleans Filed a Discrimination Suit against city of Jacksonville Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2004) Jacksonville Transportation Authority Has been referred to as the “Mayor of Brooklyn” African American Collection Biography Files Newbold, Jr. Newborn Newsom, Sr. Newton Niane Nickerson Nixton Obama Obama Odom Odum O’Neal O’Neil Packer Page Paige Paige Paremore Parker Parker Parker Parks Parks Parson Parson, II Robert Calvin Milton Eddie Katoucha Hardy Robin Barack Michelle E. Juanita Shaquille Buck Will Evelyn Emmett Rod Bob Ava Carolyn Idella Gordon Rosa Gloria Longineau Parson, III Paterson Patrick Patterson Thomas Clergyman Musician Police Officer Nurse’s Aide Model Athlete Publisher Politician/U.S. President Administrator/First Lady Minister Nurse Athlete/ Actor Athlete Film maker Educator Military Civil Servant Athlete Attorney Educator Maid/Author Photographer, Filmmaker Civil Rights Pioneer Educator Musician Born in Miami, had long career as Presbyterian minister Memphis-born guitarist known as “Flying Calvin” currently residing in the Mandarin area One of the 1st African American police officer in Jacksonville to become a detective Nurse’s Aide and mother st One of the 1 African top models NFL’s Jacksonville jaguars line backer (2002) A professor of creative writing and fiction at Florida A&M University th st 5 African American senator from Illinois in U.S. history, 1 African American president st 1 African American First Lady, previously a hospital administrator Volunteered in many organizations in Jackson County, FL Retired visiting nurse NBA’s 340-pound superstar Negro Baseball leagues ambassador, the oldest professional baseball player FAMU graduate, magna cum laude, creator of films Stomp the Yard, Takers, This Christmas Teacher in the public schools of Florida, North Carolina and Illinois Rose in rank since enlisting in 1947 to become Army General st The nation’s 1 African American education secretary FAMU’s “Bullet Bob” JTA board chair and member of Baptist Health Board of Directors Born in 1917 in Gainesville, became teacher and professor Worked for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 1st major African American filmmaker with such movies as “Learning Tree and Shaft Bus rider, Montgomery, AL. Dec. 1955 30 years with Duval County Public Schools, AKA sorority member Local jazz trumpeter Longineu Musician Founding member of Yellowcard, one of America’s fastest growing bands David Deval Charles Politician Politician Manufacturer 1 African American governor of New York, also legally blind Lawyer and governor of Massachusetts The country’s only African American owned Automobile Manufacturing Company Bowles “Buffy” H. L. J. J. “Lynn” “China Doll” Beatrice Kennedy Laurdine “Rich” st African American Collection Biography Files Patterson Patterson Patterson Patterson Payne James Jimmesse Samuel Terrance Daniel Payne Ethel Payne, Sr. Payne Michael Rufus Payne, Jr Pearson Pearson Pearson Peebles Peele Peete Perkins Williard Mary Quran Rutledge Mario Gertrude Calvin Daniel Perkins Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry, Jr. Peterson Pharr Phelts Phillips James Belvin James Lincoln Rita Tyler Benjamin Bulter Kelsey Marsha Nicole Perry Anae` Alexander Physician Beauty Queen Administrator Musician Clergyman Journalist E. Ann A. Henry Van Webster E.C. T.M.A. L. Harrison L. Dean Minister Educator Businessman Librarian U.S. Veteran Civil Rights Leader Filmmaker Community Activist Athlete Attorney Politician Judge Judge Actor Publisher Actor/Filmmaker Professor Author/Librarian Publisher Jacksonville, FL Miss Teen Jacksonville 2004 Director Of Eartha White Nursing Home, 1982 Classical clarinet musician Born 1811, leading figure in growth of AME Church, passionate about education for African Americans st The nation’s 1 African American female network commentator with a commemorative 37cent stamp Executive administrator of the Officer of Faith and Community Based Partnerships (2005) st st 1 African American supervisor of Negro Schools in Duval Co. 1928. 1 principal of Franklin Street Public School (now Matthew W. Gilbert) McDonald’s Franchise Owner Wife of Rutledge Pearson, local civil rights activist PFC Pearson was wounded in Iraq Teacher. Former Pres. Of Local and State NAACP. Son of well-known Filmmaker, also an actor President and CEO of Carthage Chapel Funeral Home, Inc. (2007) st Won 1 place in a Tampa Golf tournament (1972) Organized and served as chairman of the committee in the matter of litigation concerning voting, the Colored Lawyers Assoc. was renamed in his honor st 1 African American Mayor of Selma, Ala. th Judge FL 9 circuit court Florida Supreme Court st 1 African American movie star Publisher and Founder of the Jacksonville Free Press Newspaper (1986) One of Americans most successful young playwright (2005) President of Florida A & M University (1968) Professor at Lincoln University Theological Seminary & College st Organized the 1 African American Boy Scout Troop in Miami Wrote An American Beach For African Americans Jacksonville native starting Nzetta Magazine African American Collection Biography Files Phillips Pickett Pinder Pinkett Pittman Pittman Pitts, Jr. Poitier Polite Polk Pompey Ponder Ponder,Jr. Portee Porter Pough Powell Powell Pratt Valerie Bill Frank Randal Betty Ju’Coby Marshall Sidney Arleen Alma Ed James Walter Uriah Rudolph Tracie Colin Ethel Mae Lawton Prince Priestly Priestly Printup Proctor Pye Quarles Quarles Winston Brenda Frank Marcus James Tommie Luther Pamela Edward D. Daniels Anderson Maxie Moman Leroy MD Jackson M. L. “Queen Quet” Cook Cowboy/Actor Civil Servant Physician Educator Executive Director Politician Actor Artist Community Activist Coach Physician Gospel Singer/Civil Servant Journalist Pastor Community Activist General/Author Community Activist Funeral Director Physician Producer/Politician Civil Servant Musician Minister Businessman Businessman Businesswoman Owns and operates the Caribbean Queen restaurant “The Dusky Demon.” Invented “bulldogging”. Worked for USDA and spent 13 years at agricultural liaison to Liberia Founded BCT Partners Consulting Firm Dedicated to teaching in the Duval County Public School System Clara White Mission, Jacksonville Children’s Commission st The 1 African American Mayor of Fayetteville, NC (2001) st 1 African American to receive the Oscar for Best Actor (1964) Palatka resident known for wood block carvings. The 1st to head a city-wide committee in Philadelphia and Pittsburg Conference branch Volunteered to coach at the Dupoint YMCA (1998) Doctor born in Jacksonville in 1888 “The Thunderbolt of the South”. Former editor at FTU Appointed Leader of the Mayor’s Faith and Community Based Partnership Base Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC, 2002) Chief of Staff, Secretary of State, advisor to President George Bush, Jr. Founder of the St. Bernadette Guild, organization to help young women in her church Second licensed man in the state of FL. And was the 1st competitor of Geter & Baker Funeral Home th 105 President of the National Medical Association (NMA) (2005) Producer of the award-winning Channel 7 series “The Black Family” Chairman of the Jacksonville Urban League (1970’s) Trumpeter who went to UNF and Marcus Roberts influenced him. Reverend of a local church in Jacksonville, FL Managing Officer of African American Life and Atlantic Life Director of the Regulatory and Environment Services Department Jacksonville Electric Authority and wife of Luther Quarles Spokesperson for the Gullah/Geechee Nation African American Collection Biography Files Quince Peggy Raashid Raines Raines Ramirez-Smith Randall Randolph Randolp Range Na’im Franklin William Christina William Asa Willie Athalie Range Lithonyah Rangel Rasberry Rashad Rashid Ray Raymond, IV Reddick Redding Reece Charles Ted Phylicia Princess James Usher Joseph Theodore Alicia Reed Reed Reed Reese Relaford Remembert Revels Reynolds Allene Trudie Willis Della Desi Johnny Hiram Grant Ann Marion “Bill” Phillip Tonya Simpson A. Luther Kibbe Rhoades st Judge The 1 African American woman in Supreme Court Justice in Tallahassee’s 153 year history Radio Host Businessman Educator Educator Businessman Civil Rights Activist/ Labor Leader Athlete Politician Hosts “Quiet Storm” radio program on V101.5 CEO and Chairman of Fannie Mae (2005) Public school named in his honor Dean of the school of education at JU Ex-President of local NAACP chapter Published “The Messenger” magazine. th Major League Baseball’s 4 African American manager (2004) st Miami City Commission. 1 African American to serve Radio Board castor Promotion Director for Clear Channel’s WJBT-92.7 The Beat & WSOL-V101.5 radio stations (2005) In office since 1971, he is a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus Founded an all-African American Team, for the Grand Rapids Black Sox (1946) st 1 African American woman to win tony Award in 2004 National award winning fencer (2004) NBA and JU forward R&B superstar African Methodist Episcopal Church Organized the 1st Democratic Negro Club in Florida (1930) Vice-Mayor of Cincinnati, OH. The 1st African American female Mayor of Cincinnati, OH (2005) Teacher in Duval County public school system President of Bethune-Cookman College (2004) Elected in to the NBA’s Hall of Fame (1982) Stared in Television “Touched By An Angel” Sandalwood graduate, Phillies player Athlete director of Edward Waters College (EWC) (2004) Elected as the 1st African American to the United States Senate Leading force ending segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces Politician Community Activist Actress Fencer/Artist Basketball Player Entertainer Minister Salesman/Musician Politician Educator Educator Athlete Minister Baseball Coach Politician Civic Leader African American Collection Biography Files Reynolds John T. Police Officer Rhim Rice H. Condoleezza T. Minister Secretary of State Rice Richards-Ross Richardson Richardson Richardson, Sr. Richardson Sarah Sanya A. Eunice Mae Frederick James Richardson Richardson Richardson Richardson Riley Riley Ringgold Rison Ritchie Rivers Nolan Sandra Selma Willie Elizabeth John Faith Andre Oscar Larry Roberts Roberts Robertson Roberson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Marcus Mary Oscar Paul Andrew Eddie Jackie Joann J. Henderson Douglass Hull T. White Jacobs Gilmore W. “Big O” Adolphus Gibson Author/Educator Athlete Bishop Citizen Minister Coach Community leader Educator Teacher, Coach Teacher Educator Author Football Player Sociologist Professor Musician Centenarian Athlete Actor Educator Coach Athlete Activist The 1st chief in the town Pulaski’s modern history to work his way through the departments ranks th 4 President of the Progressive Missionary and Education Baptist State Convention st 1 African American woman to be Secretary of State, served under President George W. Bush Co-Author of her autobiography, INCLUDED ME: THE A Track and field gold medalist, wife of Aaron Ross Awarded for his stance on HIV/AIDS in Haitians and the Middle East Wife of Frederick Douglass Richardson Associate minister of the Greater Grant Memorial AME Church, Jacksonville, FL st 1 African American President Board of Directors Girl Scout of Gateway Council in Council 81 years Coached football, track, baseball and wrestling ,founder of the Bob Hayes Tack Meet st 1 African American President of the Jacksonville Junior League Born in Jacksonville, Florida, taught at Tuskeegee Institute Coached 30 years at Northwestern High School in Jacksonville. Born in 1868, teacher, lived to be over 105 st Principal of Tallahassee’s 1 African American high school Wrote 11 books including the award winning book, “Tar Beach” (1993) Jacksonville Jaguars Sociologist born in Hallendale, FL Professor of history at Florida A&M University receives 4 awards for his book “Slavery in Florida Jacksonville, FL Jazz pianist. 105 years old in 1992 NBA st One of the 1 African American performers to gain International acclaim st 1 African American to serve as President of a predominately white university. Grambling University’s “winningest coach” who sent over 200 players to NFL st 1 African American to play in the major leagues Helped plan and orchestrate the Montgomery Bus Boycott African American Collection Biography Files Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson-Oturu Rodgers Rogers Rolfe Rolle Julia Leonard Luvinia Rachel Steve Wayman Willie Gail Anthony Albert Daniel Ester Rose Ross Ross Ross Ross-Williams Roussell Rowan Rowell Royals Laura Aaron Calvin George Hazel Melanie Carl Victoria Minnie Roziers Rudolph Rumlin Russell Ruth Rutledge Sadler Saint-DePorres Karen Wilma Isaiah Clovia James Philip Eric Martin A. A. C. B. Thomas E. Marion Thomas “Mama Minnie” Winston A. Politician Athlete Community Activist Citizen Coach Cook Educator Professor Police Officer Funeral Director Medical Educator Actress st Educator Athlete Police Officer City councilman, businessman Educator Spokesperson Journalist Artist Citizen Topeka, Kansas 1 African American female Federal District Judge (2002) st “Truck”. 1 professional basketball player from Jacksonville st 1 African American woman appointed to the Jacksonville Board of Realtors (1970) Jackie Robinson’s wife FSU Basketball coach Goodwill Industry President of Florida Memorial College, 1983 Music professor at Bethune-Cookman Former President of local NAACP branch Veteran and funeral director, member of First Coast Mortician’s Association Dean of Medicine at Meharry Medical College Began with the Negro Ensemble Company, notable for role as Florida Evans on Good Times, received NAACP Civil Leadership Award st 1 African American principal in the Mandarin area, helped break the DCPS color barrier Cornerback for Jacksonville Jaguars President of the Jacksonville Branch NAACP City councilman, founder of St. Stephen AME Church, and founder of Montesuma cigar Co. Teacher of the Duval County public school system retired (1988) Press Secretary DNC 2011 America’s “most visible Black Journalist” Founded the Rowell Foster Children’s Positive Plan (1990) th Celebrates her 106 birthday (2000) Singer Athlete Businessman Politician Judge Public Administrator Musician Saint 1 runner-up for Miss Delta Teen Pageant (1975) The most dominating sports figures in track and field history President of Jacksonville chapter of NAACP Director of Community Services Department (1991) th 4 Judicial circuit Left Jacksonville as a teen because he was put off a city bus Rap Artist, Composer Represents African Americans, poor people and the impoverished st African American Collection Biography Files Saint-Georges Joseph Bologne Saleh Sampson Sams Sams Sams Sanders Sanford Sapp Savage Schell Schell, Jr. Schembri Sciphis Scott Scott, Sr. Scott, Jr. Scott, Jr. Scott-Jenkins Scott-Wright Scruggs Sea Seabrooks Secundry Seldon Sellers Selmon Sessions Seymore Mohamed Clifford Cornelia Gloria James Deion Isabel Marvin Augusta Samuel Warren Anthony G. John John John Nathaniel Jackie Johnnie Julius Charlie Willor Marian Bruce Cleveland Leroy Bettye Willie Chevalier De Carl Fells Eugene Wade W. Irving Elias Robert Robert Roxie R. Guilford Gray R. J. Musician Afro-French Composer “The Black Mozart” Psychiatrist Pinochle Player VP Pres. Dist. 32 Educator Minister Athlete Actor/Comedian Sandalwood Student Artist Realtor Physician Justice Secretary Former Slave Educator Minister Dentist Entrepreneur President of Wheelock College Centenarian Minister Former Policeman Actress Former Bioethics Professor Retired Maintenance Supervisor Activist Former Athletic Director Author Dancer/Educator/Choreographer Known for detox treatment centers, as well as a variety of other money making enterprises Worked in Jacksonville Public Library Distribution. Wife of Dr. James Carl Sams 1st African American hired by the Veteran’s Administration nd Pastor of 2 Miss. Baptist Church. Head of the National Baptist Convention Ft. Myers native, Football Hall of Famer and baseball player Starred in The Jefferson’s as “Weezie” Impressed reporters and athletes at the Super Bowl with his interviewing skills Born in Green Cove Springs, FL Founder of the Afro-American Union Founder of the Jacksonville Urban League Head of Florida’s Juvenile Department Opened up a business called, “Sunny South Express” st 1 person in Duval County Public School with an earned Ph.D. degree th Former President of Edward Waters College in the 19 century Son of John Robert Scott, Sr. White House Fellows Finalist st 1 African American President of Wheelock College th Celebrated 100 birthday in 2007 President of National Baptist Convention (2009) st 1 African American Police Sergeant killed in the line of duty Northside resident who worked as an extra for Paramount and Fox in the 1920s and ‘30s Developed Howard University’s curriculum in areas of biodiversity Manager at Durkeeville public housing complex Battled segregation in South Carolina Resigned as South Florida’s athletic director Writer and poet Head of the performing arts project for Duval County Schools African American Collection Biography Files Shackelford Apryl Shannon Sharpton Shaw, Jr. Shehee Shellman Shepard Sheppard Sheppard Sherard Sherard Sherry Shippy El Al Leander Theodore William Sam Lito William Helen Ivan Norma Alma Shuttlesworth Sifford SimmonsHutchins Simmons Simmons, Jr. Fred Charlie Brenda Cataline Charles Simmons Simmons Educator Jerymn Entrepreneur Civil Rights Activist Judge Erwin Clergyman Constable Former PCV (1971) Athlete Explorer Tillis Hawkins Educator L. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Businesswoman Pioneer 2013 Duval County Teacher of the year Founder of Blacksonville.com Strong criticism against President Bush gave Democrats an advantage in the 2008 election nd Florida Supreme Court Just. 2 African American appointed to the bench Clergyman in A.M.E. Church and trustee of Edward Waters College. st 1 African American Constable in Duval County Mental health counselor who traveled to Sierra Leone as an PCV Drafted to the Philadelphia Eagles (2004) st Little-known explorer, a Presbyterian missionary who was 1 to explore most of the Congo st 1 African American Teacher of the Year in 1973 in Duval County. Promoted to Colonel in the Air Force Owner of Norma Sherry, A day spa in St. Augustine st 1 African American student to attend Warren Wilson College Robinson Minister Athlete Educator (PH.D) Leader of the Sothern Christian Leadership Conference st 1 African American PGA golfer, inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame (2004) Retired after 35 years at FCCJ B. E. Minister Chairman of the Civil Services 1 African American Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church st 1 African American to hold public office in Jacksonville Ruth William J Pres. Of Brown University Journalist, educator Simon Simpson Simpson Simpson Clarence Eric Mary Orenthal J. O. Wooten “OJ” Photographer Newspaper Publisher Teacher/Publisher Athlete Simpson Sims Sims Vernon Ernest Handy S. E. Samuel Educator Civil Leader Minister 1 African American to head any Ivy league School Escaped from slavery to become pastor, teacher and President of Simmons College of Kentucky Operated Royal Arts Photo Studio in Jacksonville Founded the Florida Star Newspaper Wife of Florida Star Newspaper founder Eric Simpson Once prominent football player, now most notable for being acquitted of murder charges against his deceased wife Honored by his local community of Marion, Georgia for helping other Saluted for promoting racial harmony in Florida Licensed to preach in 1890, elder in 1895 in Tampa st st African American Collection Biography Files Singleton Singleton Singleton, Jr. Singleton Small Smiley Charlie Mary Roy Warren James Tavis Smith Smith Aaron Albert Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith, Sr. Smith Smith Smith Benjamin Charles Charlie Daniel Emmit Frank Jimmy Leonora Lovie Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith Sneed Solomon Solomon Solomon Southerland Otis Reuben Terry Wesley William Tony Grace Ruth Victor Janie Spates Jerome “Hoss” Littlejohn P. E. Jefferson U. Lewis Usher B. S. L. B. Cummings Emmanuel Wrote “Strangers in the Night” st 1 African American legislator from North FL since Reconstruction Winner of Thomas Burnett Swann Poetry Prize Teacher, musician, son of Charlie “Hoss” Singleton Longtime coach at Stanton H.S. Social commentator and talk show host, urged African Americans to hold President Barack Obama accountable for the country, greatly criticized Attorney U.S. Field Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue (1923) Pres. Of Florida Memorial College Announced his retirement plans for June 30, 2006 Songwriter Politician Educator Chemist Educator Commentator th Citizen Educator/Civil Leader Native of Liberia, Africa Chaplain Athlete/Dancer Impresario Athlete Educator Coach (Chicago Bears) Celebrated 100 birthday in 2010 Fought for integration of Greyhound buses Oldest Social Security beneficiary at 133 years of age Ordained deacon in 1935 Winner of Dancing With The Stars show Promoter for Hollywood Music store in the 1940’s and 1950’s NFL football player for the Jacksonville Jaguars st 1 African American teacher to receive the teacher of the year award in Florida One of two African American coaches to lead a team to the Super Bowl (see Tony Dungy) Athlete Attorney Author Jacksonville Native Artist Gospel Singer Librarian Educator Teacher Historic Leader Jacksonville Native. Former NBA player. Graduated from Forest High School Delegate to National Republican Convention in 1880 Writes about death from his personal experience as a college student in 1984 st 1 African American to serve on the city’s legal staff Some of his famous works are displayed in the Smithsonian Museum Singer and producer, lives in Fleming Island 1969 President of the Duval County Library Association Founder of the “4 Wheels for Cancer Society” Taught P.E. for 33 years, co-owner of a local funeral home st 1 African American in Florida to be elected as the Pres. Province Director of the Florida Council Hypothesized that if the police made less arrests, then they would gain more popularity Community Relations Chief African American Collection Biography Files Spears Spearing Speights Spencer Angela John Otis Charles Spencer George International Longshoreman’s Spencer Spencer Spencer James James Joseph Judge Centenarian Negro League Player 1 African American Chief Judge of the Eastern District of Virginia th Honored at 104 birthday celebration Played for the Homestead Grays and the Birmingham African American Barons in three championships Staley Dawn Temple University’s Women’s Coach Named 2004 Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball coach of the year Staley Stallworth Staples Stanton Staten Stearnes Steele Steele Stephens Stephens Steward Stewart Stewart Stewart Stewart Stewart Stewart Stokes Lillian Omarosa Brent Alysa Governor Norman Charles Michael Freddie Gloria Eddie Charlotte Dennis Henry Michael Ruth William John Missionary Television Star Journalist Student Student MLB Athlete Alabama State Senator Maryland Lawmaker Raines Coach (Football) Educator Civil Rights leader Educator Chef/Radio Host Artist Bellsouth Executive Singer President of EWC Minister African Methodist Episcopal Church Reality television personality from The Apprentice, also an ordained minister Wrote the novel “Parallel Times” st Studying to be the 1 female Rabbi Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Inducted into the Hall of Fame 46 years after retiring from the Negro League Elected to head the SCLC st 1 African American Chair of the Republican National Committee Never won a championship, although he has coached players on every team of the NFL Founder of the Blacktown Players Civil rights leader who fought to desegregate Duval County public schools Involvement in the community has drastically reshaped many lives “Mr. Natural” Named the “Toothpick King” because he constructs his pieces from toothpicks Selected to coordinate JIA Communications Nationally and Internationally recognized for her accomplishment as a concert artist Honored at a dinner, celebrating his 22 years as Edward Waters College’s President Founder of Greater Bethel Church of Apostolic Faith of Jacksonville, FL F. H. “JB”` M. Manigault “Turkey” Mae W. B. (Dr.) H. First Coast News Anchor City Council Member Tailor International Longshoreman’s Informs the public on health issues such as becoming donors nd 2 African American Mayor of LaVilla Political activist International and Executive VP, South Atlantic and Gulf District International Longeshoreman Elected to the International Longshoreman’s Association Executive Board st African American Collection Biography Files Strawberry Strong Stowe Studdard Styles Sumlar Surcey Sutton Swan Sweet Sweet Daryl Charlie Harriet Ruben Fitzhugh Derrick William George Lynn Margaret Ossian Sweet, Sr. Syler Talley Tate Tardy Tatum William Rene Sonoma Lionel Darryl Beverly Devaughn Taylor Taylor Taylor Curtis Fred George E. Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor, III Taylor Taylor Taylor Teele, Jr. Telfair Koko Morris Oscar Porcher Susan Travis Vincent Arthur Jerome Beecher Lee A. A. W. Hayes Carolyn D. Edwin N. All-Star Slugger FL Defensive Coordinator Author Entertainer Attorney Entrepreneur One of the Tuskegee Airmen Entrepreneur/Businessman Athlete Educator Physician Educator News Anchor Pianist/Instructor Client of Johnny Cochran News Anchor President of Spelman College Eight times All-Star. Won titles with the Yankees and the Mets Baseball Team Led Gators in the Bowl Game Wrote “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Won season two of American Idol Jacksonville Native (1899) Owned Bella Model Talent Management Agency Presented the Congressional Gold Medal (2007) st Owner of Sutton’s Store on 21 St. and Myrtle Ave in Jacksonville, FL Hall of Framer, Drafted to the Steelers in 1974 as the number one pick, 3time pro-bowler Local teacher, Retired after 46 years Bought home in all white neighborhood and resulting violence and trial led to landmark court decision Educator and humanitarian active in Duval County st 1 African American woman co-host of network early morning shows Headed the Y.M.C.A. Music School of Harlem (1928) Sentenced to life in prison after being tried as an adult First Coast News Former race relations expert Citizen Athlete Journalist Enjoyed 92 years of life, Watertown, FL native Jacksonville Jaguars 1998- present Ran for President with the National Libertarian Party, Entertainer (Blues) Businessman City Councilman Editor/Publisher Businesswoman Athlete Writer City of Miami Commissioner Fireman of Austin, Texas Grammy winner (1985) Management Information Consolidated City Council Co-Founder and 1st president of Jacksonville Negro Chamber of Commerce Owner of Essence Magazine Graduate of Ribault Senior High School, Present Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacksonville author Served two terms as Miami’s District 5 Commissioner Fire Prevention Division Chief African American Collection Biography Files Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thompkins Thompson Thompson, Sr. Thompson Thompson Thompson Thornton-Lewis Thurman Till Tillis Clarence James Lawson Leofric Janice Camilla Earlinn Deborah Gwen Mildred Rae Howard Emmett Sadie Timmons Tisdale Titus Todd Tokley, Sr. Tolton Tomlin Tookes Torrence Toston Townsend Townsend Tribble, Jr. Trice Emily Ralph Travis Thomas James Augustine Mike Henry Jackie Charles Jerry Robert Israel Marvin D. E. W. Innis Perkins Wilbur K. Chandler Jean Washington Townsend E. Young E. T. Dr. R. Supreme Court Justice Businessman Judge Minister Attorney Educator/Historian Pharmacist Consultant City Council Member Artist Philosopher Historic African American Principal of Smart Pope Elementary Entrepreneur Citizen Golfer Attorney Poet Priest Coach of Pittsburg Steelers Clergyman Librarian Minister Episcopal High School player Comedian President/CEO Artist Youngest Justice on the current Supreme Court Operated a horse drayage business in Jacksonville for 71 years Born in Ocala, FL in 1898, became a lawyer and later a judge Released his first CD, founder of Open Arms Christian Fellowship Assistant U.S. Attorney Traced her history back to 1867 st 1 African American Pharmacist in Jacksonville President of Deborah K. Thompson Consultants st Elected 1 African American woman to head League of Women Voters Jacksonville native painter and sculptor who has worked in the U.S. and Europe President of Jesse Jackson’s 1988 President Campaign AIDS Activist Ambassador of Goodwill His murder helped spark the Civil Rights Movement Honored at Bethune-Cookman University for 38 years of dedication to improving education st 1 African American woman to ever manage a Broadcasting Station Barber and community supporter in LaVilla Pursuing dreams of professional golf Civil Rights Veteran Native of Tampa, FL st 1 African American Roman-Catholic priest in the United States st 1 African American head coach in Steelers’ 74 years history Ordained deacon 1906, Mt Olive, Jacksonville World renowned storyteller Presented an honorary degree by Dr. W.B. Steward, president of Edward Waters College Suffered a spinal injury in a game against Bishop Kenny on October 8, 2004 Named MBC Network’s President Florida Education Fund st Painted Langston, a Louisiana native who was elected as Virginia’s 1 African American Congressman African American Collection Biography Files Truth Tubman Tucker Tucker Tucker Tucker Sojourner Harriet Albert Arlene Samuel Thomas Tunsill Turner Turner Tutt Tutu Twilight Nellie Fabian Henry Tamillia Desmond Alexander Twine Twine Tyrus Tyson Tyson VanDerZee Vaught Vaught Vercher Vickers Vilane Vine Walden Walden Waldon Walker Kat Richard Zara Clarence Mike James Beatrice Capers Thomas Ernest Sibusiso Nancy Joseph Laurence Karl Emmett J. D. McNeal L. Bailey Bernice Davis Michael James C. Abolitionist Abolitionist Businessperson Educator Pres. Edward Water College Attorney/Educator Honored with a bust at the Capitol Visiting Center Leader of the Underground Railroad Movement VP of Multicultural Business Development Wife of former Edward Waters College President, Samuel Tucker Fought for accreditation of Edward Waters College st 1 President of the State Normal College for Colored Students, now known as FAMU. Former President of Tallahassee State Normal College, now FAMU Bellsouth Employee Student/Singer Army Chaplain Truck Driver Clergy Indentured Servant Founder of Citizens Organized for Environment Justice University of North Florida st 1 African American Army Chaplin Female trucker Anglican Communion south Africa Bishop st 1 African American College graduate (1823), Became the 1st African American state Legislator of Vermont Civil Rights Leader Photographer Minister Physician Heavyweight Champion Photographer Educator Entrepreneur/Minister Artist Entrepreneur Explorer Elder Boy Scout Volunteer Artist (Jazz Musician) Police Officer Retired Grocer Encouraged Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to take interest in St. Augustine, FL th Captured important events in early 20 century Lincolnville, FL Former pastor of Mt. Zion Born Monticello, FL 1872, attended Meharry Medical College Won 50 consecutive fights Captured shots of Harlem Renaissance th Celebrated 100 birthday July 23, 2004. Taught in Jacksonville, Fla. st 1 post-construction Councilman, elected 1887 Artwork has been featured on TV shows Franchise owner of Burger King, Owns the local State Street burger king st 1 African American Mt. Everest climber Celebrated 117 years of life. Believed to be the oldest woman in U.S. One of the oldest Boy Scouts volunteer Featured in the “Through Our Eyes 2005” exhibit at the Ritz Theatre Convicted of robbery, and murder Has been a presence in LaVilla since 1920 African American Collection Biography Files Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Wallace Walls Ward Ward LaFrancis Larry Marian Rosa Sarah Thomas Valdrie John Josiah Charlie Lloyd Moore Warren Warren Warren Warwick Wash Washington Washington, Sr. Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington-Carr Archie Cleve Cliff Dionne Louise Alfred Alfonso Blanche Booker Emanuel Garrett General James MaliVai Taylor Teddy Walter Cecilia J. Sutton Breedlove Hamilton B. D. B. G. Armwood T. Alexander Phinagan Mortician Director Social Worker Funeral Home Founder “Madame C.J. Walker” Minister/Author Former Virginia Administrator Author Congressman Football Player Businessman Reverend Dir. Of Planning & Development Coach Entertainer Educator Judge Blue Cross Shield VP Educator/Administrator Educator/Leader Film Maker Citizen Physician Activist Athlete Judge Jazz Musician (trumpet) Mayor of Washington, DC Artist Co-Owner of Charles E. Toston Funeral Home International Congress Tourism in Jacksonville st 1 African American medical social worker for FL Holmes, Glover-Solomon Funeral Home 1904 st 1 African American woman to become a millionaire Pastor of Simpson Tabernacle, wife: Rosa Walker Selected by Edward Waters College to be the Vice-President Recorded the history of the reconstruction st 1 African American Congressman in Florida, 1871 Heisman trophy winner from FSU st Former chair/CEO of Maytag, 1 African American president and CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee Pastor of Eastside Church in 1970’s President and Executive of St. Corleren Inc. Significantly improved the Jacksonville University basketball team In entertainment since the 1960s, released her first ever holiday recording (2004) Teacher of the year (1975) Arlington Junior High School st 1 African American to be Duval County judge VP of Organization, Development, and Planning with Blue Cross & Shield Florida Taught home skills and organized womens’ clubs Principal Founder of the Tuskegee Institute Chronicling history of Raines High School Local man who died in 2008 Born Rhodes Store, FL in 1864, attended Meharry Medical College, invested in real estate Former President of the NAACP Jacksonville Branch Former Wimbledon finalist, Founder of the MaliVai Washington Kid Foundation Appointed by Governor Bob Graham as a Duval Judge Jazz Hall of Fame member st 1 elected African American mayor of the nation’s capital since the Civil War Northside resident who has drawn cartoons for Disney since 1978 African American Collection Biography Files Waters, Jr. Waters Watson Watson Watt Watts, Jr. Weathersbee Weatherspoon Webb Webster Weems Wells, Dr. James Maxine Clarke Tom Mel J. Tonyaa George Wellington Robert E. Marvin C. West West West Allen Alphonso Cornell Politician Businessman Professor West Weston Robert Solomon Chef Law officer Wetmore White White White White White White White White White John Alvin Barry Carmen Eartha Erica Eugene Eugene Isham Jacob Cigar Factory Owner Educator Entertainer Hester Group Employee Humanitarian/Businesswoman Athlete Pianist Athlete Physician Physician R. C. W. L. M. “Gene” “Stank” Alexander Augustus Lawyer Congresswoman Founder/Chairman of Emeritus Minister U.S. Representative U.S. Representative Columnist Presiding Elder (Florida) Mayor of Denver, CO Minister Photographer Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon Jacksonville native and lawyer born in 1879 Allied with Source to reclaim hip-hop Changed the U.S. national energy policy Informed the public on the important role of the African American Press Chosen to lead the Congressional Black Caucus Former Oklahoma representative starting a news channel (BTNC) to rival B.E.T. st 1 African American to serve on Florida Times Union editorial staff He was nominated for Congress in his district (1980) Stepped down after a decade of transforming Denver into a metropolis Bishop of AME church Invented his own method of colorization before color film was invented st 1 African American to be elected president of a predominantly white student body at a Southern University Former representative from Florida Funeral director Scholar, philosopher, writer, critic and civil rights activist , professor of African American Studies at Princeton Sous-chef at University Club restaurant in 1970s st 1 African American lieutenant in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, worked for the State Attorney’s office Former African American member of the City Council st 1 African American principal of Ribault Senior H.S., (1972) Death noted by the American Kidney Fund Received a Pontiac G6 from Oprah Founder of the Clara White Mission, Jacksonville native st 1 Jacksonville Native drafted into the WNBA Plays day and night with little rest Played in Negro Leagues and coached basketball in Jacksonville th Early 20 century doctor in Jacksonville Born 1876, Mariana, FL, President of Tampa branch of NAACP African American Collection Biography Files White White White White White White White Whitfield Julian Kelli Kenneth Norma Reggie Robert Walter Cupid Whittington Wiens Wiggins Wiggins, Sr. Wiggins, Sr. Wiggins Wilder Wilkes Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams James Betty Charlie John Wilbert Williams Douglass Bernard Alan Andrew Anna Armstrong Arnolta Ashley Bernard Carolyn Carolyn Clarence Claudette Delaney Derald Solomon Aleyus E. Allen JSO J. Lawrence Rochelle Elton Sanders “Mama Williams” L. Shehee H. Jacksonville Native Athlete Pastor Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Athlete Police Officer Educator/Politician Clergyman Apprentice to Japhus M. Baker Citizen Race car driver Businessman Officer Cane-Weaving expert Politician Coach Politician Jacksonville Native Conservative Columnist Citizen Athlete Baltimore Native Professor Deputy Director of JPL Jacksonville Contractor Administrator Jacksonville City Examiner Athlete Band Director of FAMU’s Marching 100 Won the Women’s 100 meter at the U.S. track and field championship (2003) AME Chaplain in World War II Installed as the (AKA) International President Selected to 13 consecutive Pro-Bowls between 1986 and 1999 Head of Louisville’s Police Department School board candidate District 4 (1990) Ordained deacon 1899, elder 1901, edited “The Golden Rule” an African American newspaper st st 1 registered apprentice to Mr. Baker, the 1 African American licensed embalmer Witnessed the event that involved Rosa Parks in Mississippi Won the 1926 Gold & Glory Sweepstakes. Founder of Wiggins Automotive, prominent Northside businessman st Jacksonville’s 1 African American motorcycle Officer Weaves despite his blindness st 1 African American governor in Virginia in 1990 Basketball coach at Jean Ribault High School, Jacksonville, FL Represents District 8, at 27 became the youngest representative in Florida House Descendants family reunion notice One of Jacksonville’s oldest citizens at the age of 108 years U.S. Department of Education scandal was thought to have ruined his career Honored as Florida’s Super Senior (1993) Jacksonville University forward, the Atlantic Sun Conference’s second leading scorer Won the Silver Medal in 2000 meter finals on August 26, 2004 Local history expert, Professor at University of North Florida st 1 African American Deputy Director of Jacksonville Public Library Owner of Clarence Williams Construction Inc. th st 28 President of Edward Waters College and 1 female president Peddled a civil service test for $1000 Former UF Football recruit from Jacksonville, FL African American Collection Biography Files Williams Williams Derya Essie Mae Williams Williams Williams George Hastings H.L. Williams Williams, III Williams Inez Isiah Israel “Ike” Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams, Sr. James Javonda Ken Landon Macon Michael Montel Paul Phyllis Reden Educator Student of FSU Songwriter Pastor/Longshoreman Florida Corrections L. Commissioner Brain Anthony Marine Corp Architect J. Centenarian Reche Physician Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Richard Robert Wilma Clarence Delaney Israel Richard Robert Serena Washington Washington (Bill) C. L. C. Executive Director Teacher/Author Clergyman Jacksonville Native Administrator Community Volunteer Attorney/Journalist Physician Pilot Minister/Civil Rights Activist Physician Contractor Civil Servant Doctor Commodore (Navy) Minister Tennis Player River Region Human Services Notable for being the daughter of former segregationist Senator Storm Thurmond of South Carolina, this was publicly revealed after his death Born 1871 Live Oak, FL. Ordained deacon 1894, and elder 1896 Appointed to Florida Public Task Force st 1 African American Director of Personnel for State Commerce Department, former sergeant Commitment to the community named her the “Honorary Mayor of Dixville” Brunswick, GA Founder of the Jacksonville Advocate Weekly, now known as People’s Advocate st Served as the 1 African American chief of staff for both Methodist and Brewster Hospital in Jacksonville, FL Adjunct professor at JU, served as principal of several Duval County Public Schools Broke the cycle of ignorance and poverty in her family Fernandina Beach native , award-winning writer of over 250 songs Pastor of Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, community leader Inmate Relations and Volunteer Services st 1 African American in Texas history to hold a statewide executive post and the highest st ranking 1 African American Marine selected to attend Naval Academy Pre School st th One of the 1 African American architects of the 20 century 109 years old Born 1882 Williston, FL, attended Bethune Cookman and Walden University, trustee at Edward Waters College st 1 African American commodore of major Navy air wing West Jacksonville Association for a Better Community Osteopathic medicine President & owner of Clarence Williams Constructors, Inc. Public Official convicted of Bribery st 1 African American Chief of Staff of Brewster hospital st 1 African American Commodore of a major Navy air wing Organized West Jacksonville Association, a non-profit organization Ranked no. 4 on the pro circuit African American Collection Biography Files Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Willingham Wilson Wilson Thomas Thompson Timothy Vanessa Venus Wilma Tyrone Frederica Hugh James Clergyman Citizen Writer Singer/Dancer/Actress Tennis Player Physician Coach (Football) Politician News Anchor Wilson Wilson Wimberly Wimbish Winfrey L. Stephanie Corey C. Oprah Alex Journalist Astronaut Athlete Secretary Media Mogul Winn Winston Ace Karen Wise John Milton Clergyman Woods Woodson Tiger Carter G. Athlete Educator Woodward Wright Wright Jr. Wright Wynn Wyatt Wyer, Jr. Rene Daniel Nathaniel Paula Daniel Alvin Rolley Bette Singer Student A. “Ron” Ruben Edward Minister Motorcyclist Politician Artist Coach Civil Servant Licensed to preach 1888 at Ocala, author of several booklets Died of wounds received saving woman in 1908 Local poet, compilation book released in 1989 st 1 African American Miss America Ranked no. 8 on the pro circuit and sister of Vanessa Williams Only African American woman doctor in private practice in Jacksonville, FL One of only five African American head coaches in Division 1 –A last season (Norte Dame) th Congressional Representative from Florida’s 24 District In 1967 he was among the first group of African American with a news background chosen to attend Columbia Editor of several newspapers, won Wendell Wilkie Award in 1949 nd The 2 African American woman in outer space since Dr. Mae Jamison Local man who went on to play for the Colorado Rockies At one point the highest ranking African American woman in Florida state government Hosted eponymous talk show for 25 years, creator of OWN channel, O Magazine and occasional actress Local musician, debut CD entitled Half Way There Selected by Jacksonville Symphony Conductor to solo with the orchestra during the inschool concert Born 1866, Gadsden City, FL, trustee and member of executive board Edward Waters College Pro golfer, ranked as one of the most successful golfers of all time Known as the “Father of Black History,” as a historian, became responsible for the establishment of African American history month Former Secretary to the Consolidated Government of Jacksonville First Bryan Baptist Church, Savannah Drag race motorcyclist Duval County School Board member Art displayed at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum (2006) Bethune-Cookman College (2001) Field director of American Red Cross African American Collection Biography Files Wynter X Yates Yates Young Young Doc Malcolm Alton Gwen Andrew Barbara Young Young Young Young Zaners, II Zollar Dannette Marechal-Neil Thelma Willie Marvin Jawole W. Jackson M. E. F. Clyde Willa Jo Disc Jockey Civil Rights Leader Community Activist/Veteran Politician Politician, Civil Rights Leader, Educator WJBT Radio A voice for the rage and frustration of African Americans (1925-1965) Director of Jacksonville Community Relations Commissions (1993) Jacksonville City Council member U.N. Ambassador in 1977, actively involved in the Civil Rights Movement, clergyman Retired after 37 years as educator Athlete Counselor Author Groundskeeper Minister Dancer Jacksonvillian who won Olympic Gold Medalist for Track and Field (1992) Social worker and teacher UNF graduate, leads oral history workshops City public park maintenance man for Jacksonville’s’ Memorial Park Saint Paul AME Church in Jacksonville, FL Florida State University’s Martin Luther King’s Service Award recipient (1999)
