Mabel Hampton
American lesbian activist and dancer during the Harlem Renaissance who played a vital role in Black and LGBTQ+ organizations, most notably the Lesbian Herstory Archives.
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Caroline Still Anderson
Pioneering physician in the Philadelphia African-American community and one of the first Black women to become a physician in the United States.
Clarissa Minnie Thompson Allen
Renowned author known for her tales of affluent African-American families in the South.
Harriet Powers
American folk artist and quilter.
Gladys Bentley
American blues singer, pianist, and entertainer during the Harlem Renaissance.
Felipa Graciela Pérez y Gutiérrez
Celebrated Cuban-American singer known for her enchanting performances in Cuban music and Latin jazz.
Dorothy Maynor
Celebrated African-American soprano, concert singer, and founder of the Harlem School of the Arts.
Alice Coltrane
Luminary in both the world of American jazz and Hindu spirituality.
Amelia Boynton Robinson
American activist and leader in the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. She played a crucial role in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches and later became a vice president at the Schiller Institute.
Cesária Évora
Cape Verdean singer-songwriter who left a lasting impact. With her Grammy-winning album “Voz d’Amor,” her voice resonated worldwide.