Actors/Actresses
Born in 1966, this actress started her career as a model. She was 1st runner-up in the MISS USA contest in 1986. You probably know her as STORM from the movies X-men
Who is Halle Berry?
Kent State University graduate. Known for "The Arsenio Hall Show" and as a contestant on "Celebrity Apprentice."
Who is Arsenio Hall?
Opened the I Promise school in Akron. He also led the Cavs to their only championship win in 2016.
Who is Lebron James?
He is an attorney and the 57th (current) mayor of Cleveland, OH.
Who is Frank G. Jackson?
Born and raised in Cleveland, OH. This musician graduated from the Cleveland School of the Arts and is the youngest of 5 children. He was nominated for Best R&B Soul/Single at the Soul Train Awards in 2001.
He currently suffers from Lupus.
Who is Avant?
He plays Luscious Lyon on Empire. Played DEEJAY on Hustle and Flow.
Who is Terrence Howard?
Lorain native. Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winner, recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom. Author of "Bluest Eye," "Sula," "Song of Solomon" and "Beloved."
Who is Toni Morrison?
One of only two exceptions to the nonathlete rule, Brown pursued acting as a second career after retiring from the Cleveland Browns.
Who is Jim Brown?
He was an American politician and diplomat of the Democratic Party who served as the 51st mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. Elected on November 7, 1967, and taking office on January 1, 1968, he was one of the first black elected mayors of a major U.S. city
Who is Carl B. Stokes?
R&B singer. Cleveland native. Four platinum albums with LeVert trio. Died of an accidental overdose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs at age 40.
Who is Gerald Levert?
She was one of the first African American's to be nominated for an Academy Award
Who is Dorothy Dandridge?
Attended high school in Cleveland, where he began to write his first short stories, poetry and dramatic plays. Wrote his first piece of jazz poetry, "When Sue Wears Red," while still in high school.
Also wrote the poem "Mother and Son"
Who is Langston Hughes?
He moved to Cleveland with his family when he was 9 and the track and field legend put East Technical High School on the map when he hit the world record in the 100-yard dash at the 1933 National High School Championships. He went on to set a world record at Ohio State and made a name for himself at the 1936 Olympic Games, winning four gold medals in Berlin and dismantling Adolf Hitler’s plan to showcase “Aryan supremacy." Upon returning to a segregated country, he was forced to work menial jobs. He stayed vocal throughout his life on the struggles of race.
Who is Jesse Owens?
A retired NBA player. He played with Michael Jordan for the Chicago Bulls. Currently he is the MAYOR of Warrensville Hts, OH and a basketball analyst on the Cavs Radio Network.
Who is Brad Sellers?
This group grew up on 99th and St. Clair. They made the hit songs "First of the Month" and "Crossroads"
Who is Bone Thugs n Harmony?
The Cleveland native is one of the most prolific actors of all time. His long list of films includes "The Bodyguard," "Demolition Man," "The Color of Money," "Trading Places" and "New Jack City."
Who is Bill Cobbs?
American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Overton Wakefield Jones on the FOX sitcom Living Single and as Milsap Morris on the ABC/UPN sitcom The Hughleys.
Who is John Henton?
She became the first black female jockey in the United States in 1971. During her career, White won around 750 races and became the first woman to win five races in one day in 1983. After retiring from racing in 1992, White became a racing official, returning to the saddle for multiple charity events until 2014. She died at the age of 65 in Youngstown in September 2019.
Who is Cheryl White?
was the Ward 7 representative for the CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL, an area that included the city's Hough neighborhood, for almost thirty years. She earned a reputation for her tireless efforts to improve Hough in the wake of the 1966 riots in the neighborhood, including encouraging the construction of Lexington Village, townhouses on Hough Avenue, Crawford Estates homes, and a number of new, expensive homes in Hough that many refer to as "Fannie's Mansions." Lewis was inducted into the Ohio Women Hall of Fame in Columbus in 1996.
Hip-hop recording artist and actor. Cleveland native. His 2009 single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
Who is Kid Cudi?
Graduated from Glenville High School. He is an actor who starred in a self titled sitcom and wrote the book "Think like a Man". He is also the current host of Family Feud.
Who is Steve Harvey?
This author wrote the book that we are currently reading for Bibliotherapy. The title is "Tears of a Tiger"
Who is Sharon Draper?
An incredible 14-time All-Star outfielder, this African American player used his talents on the field to make history near the end of his playing career, becoming the first black manager in major league history when the Indians hired him to be their player-manager in 1975. While the team wasn’t great during his time in Cleveland, he opened the door for other black and minority managers to find jobs on MLB teams. HIS No. 20 was retired by the Indians and his statue was unveiled in 2017.
Who is Frank Robinson?
She is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th congressional district since 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, she won the 2008 special election uncontested, succeeding Stephanie Tubbs Jones who died in office.
Who is Marcia L. Fudge?
Singer, songwriter, musician. Cleveland native. The vocalist and guitar player backed up Sam Cooke before establishing a prolific writing and recording career of his own. His hits included "Across 110th Street," "If You Think You're Lonely Now" and "Lookin for Love" among others. Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, class of 2009.
Who is Bobby Womack?