POLITICS
The first black mayor of the City of Birmingham served 20 years from 1979 to 1999
This talented musician and performer was born in Houston, Texas and her father, Matthew, was born in Gadsden, AL. She and her husband are “On the Run”
Beyonce' Knowles
This historical baseball legend whose number was 44,was born in Mobile, AL and holds the record for most career home runs with his brother.
Hank Aaron
This film icon directed the historical drama Selma in 2014 and the crime drama miniseries When They See Us in 2019
Ava Duvernay
This American politician, statesman, and civil rights activist was born in Pike County, Alabama (Troy). He also served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia’s 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020
Representative John Lewis