Last names starting in A

Aaliyah was born on this date in 1979. She was an African-American singer and actress.

She was born Aaliyah Haughton in Brooklyn. She...

*On this date in 1934, Hank Aaron was born. Now an African-American baseball executive, he remains major league baseball’s all-time home run...

*Anderson Ruffin Abbott was born on this date in1837.  He was an African-Canadian...

The birth of Robert Abbott in 1870 is celebrated on this date. He was an African-American businessman and lawyer.

His parents were former...

*Julian Abele was born on this date in 1881. He was an African American architect.

From South Philadelphia, Julian Francis Abele was...

*This date marks the birth of Ralph David Abernathy in 1926. He was an African-American minister, and civil rights leader.

Born in...

Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was born on this date in 1937 in Nigeria. He was an African entrepreneur and politician.

Abiola...

The birth of Black Seminole warrior Abraham is celebrated on this date in 1787. He was an African-Native-American soldier and politician.

*Mumia Abu-Jamal was born on this date in 1954. He is an African American activist and writer.

Born Wesley Cook Philadelphia, PA, his...

*On this date in 1929, Johnny Ace was born. He was an African American rhythm and blues (R&B) singer.

John Marshall Alexander, Jr. (...

*Chinua Achebe was born on this date in 1930. He was a Nigerian Author and literary activist. Albert Chinualumogu Achebe was born in Ogidi, a...

The birth of Charles P. Adams, Sr., in 1873 is marked on this date. He was an African-American educator and administrator.

He was born...

John Quincy Adams was born on this date in 1767. He was an American diplomat, politician, opponent of slavery, and the fourth president of the...

*William Lloyd Adams was born on this date in 1914. He was an African American businessman.

Born in Zebulon, N.C., William Lloyd “Little...

Nat Adderley was born on this date in 1931. He was an African-American musician.

Born in Tampa, FL., Nathaniel Adderley's cornet was...

*On this date in 1928, Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderly was born. He was an African-American jazz musician, band leader, and composer.

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*Adelle Addison was born on this date in 1925. She is an African American concert soprano.

From New York City, her early education took...

*On this date in 1989 Freddy Adu was born. He is Ghanaian American soccer player.

Adu was eight years old when his mother, Emelia, won an...

Aesop, an ancient and famous Black storyteller, was born on this day around 620 BC. Aesop is known for his stories, which are called "Aesop's...

Alvin Ailey was born on this date in 1931. He was an African-American dancer and choreographer, and founding director of the Alvin Ailey American...