*James Yancey was born on this date in 1898. He was an African American blues musician.
From Chicago, James Edward Yancey was largely a...
Last names starting in Y
Yancey, James
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Sun, 1898-02-20
Yanga
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Wed, 1545-07-31
The birth of El Yanga in approximately 1545 is celebrated on this date. He was an African abolitionist and a leader of a slave rebellion in...
Yerby, Frank
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Tue, 1916-09-05
This date marks the birth of Frank Yerby in 1916. He was an African-American author of popular historical fiction.
Frank Garvin Yerby was...
York
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Mon, 1770-11-12
The birth of York in 1770 is celebrated on this date. He was a black slave and explorer.
York was born in Caroline County, Virginia. He...
Young, Al
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Wed, 1939-05-31
Al Young was born on this date in 1939. He is an African-American writer and educator.
Born in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Young's...
Young, Andrew
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Sat, 1932-03-12
*Andrew Young was born this date in 1932. He is an African-American Civil Rights activist, former mayor of Atlanta, Georgia and American...
Young, Charles
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Sat, 1864-03-12
*Charles Young was born on this date in 1864. He was a Black soldier, musician, and writer.
Born in Mayslick Kentucky his family moved...
Young, Coleman
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Fri, 1918-05-24
On this date in 1918, Coleman Young, an African-American politician, was born.
Coleman Alexander Young was Tuscaloosa, AL. His family...
Young, Lester
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Fri, 1909-08-27
On this date in 1909, African-American jazz saxophonist Lester Young was born.
His name at birth was Willis Lester Young and he was from...
Young, Otis
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Mon, 1932-07-04
Otis Young was born on this date in 1932. He was an African-American actor, minister, and educator.
R.I., Young was one of 14 children...
Young, Roger Arliner
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Sun, 1899-08-20
The birth of Roger Arliner Young in 1899 is celebrated on this date. She was an African-American Zoologist. Zoology is the biological discipline...
Young, Whitney M., Jr.
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Sun, 1921-07-31
On this date, we mark the birth of Whitney M. Young, Jr. in 1921, an African-America leader and activist.
Young was born in Lincoln Ridge...
Younger, Paul
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Mon, 1928-06-25
Paul "Tank" Younger was born on this date in 1928. He was an African-American football player and administrator.
He was a graduate of...