Booker T. Washington was a pioneering educator and leader who strived to foster racial progress and economic growth for African-Americans.
Richard R. Wright Sr. was an African American educator, entrepreneur, and advocate for minority education, who founded the first African American-owned bank in the United States.
William Hooper Councill was an influential African-American educator, lawyer, and politician who fought for civil rights and education in the Reconstruction era.
George Williams, celebrated English playwright and actor, revolutionized the theatre world with his impactful plays and captivating performances.