| Introduction | ix |
| Cumulative Nationality Index | 179 |
| Cumulative Occupation Index | 191 |
| Cumulative Subject Index | 209 |
| Cumulative Name Index | 255 |
| Adams, Paul: South African cricket player | 1 |
| Atkins, Juan: Electronic music pioneer | 3 |
| Banks, Tyra: Lovely model and actress | 7 |
| Bearden, Romare: Celebrated artist | 10 |
| Bell, James A: Hard-working executive | 15 |
| Blair, Jayson: Controversial journalist | 18 |
| Branham III, George: Professional bowling champ | 21 |
| Brown, Patrick "Sleepy": Hot rap singer and producer | 24 |
| Cannon, Reuben: Admired casting agent | 27 |
| Chante, Keshia: Sensational singer | 31 |
| Chappelle, Dave: Edgy and talented comic | 33 |
| Chisholm, Shirley: Incomparable congresswoman | 36 |
| Cornish, Sam: Black Arts Movement poet | 39 |
| Cose, Ellis: Hard-working journalist and author | 42 |
| Croom, Sylvester: College football coach | 46 |
| D'Aguiar, Fred: Accomplished writer and educator | 50 |
| Davis, James E: Politician taken by violence | 53 |
| Davis, Ossie: Legendary film and theater actor | 55 |
| Dee, Ruby: Celebrated actress of stage and screen | 60 |
| Dent, Thomas C.: Writer and civil rights activist | 65 |
| Faison, Donald: Notable young actor | 68 |
| Fargas, Antonio: Stylish actor | 71 |
| Flowers, Sylester: Pharmacist and businessman | 74 |
| Gilbert, Christopher: Jazzy, intellectual poet | 78 |
| Grooms, Henry R: Tenacious engineer | 81 |
| Hazel, Darryl: Top automotive executive | 84 |
| Hogan, Beverly Wade: Highly respected college president | 87 |
| Hoyte, Lenon: Museum curator | 90 |
| Khan, Chaka: Dynamic R&B vocalist | 93 |
| Kidjo, Angelique: International music star | 97 |
| Kong, B. Waine: CEO, Association of Black Cardiologists | 100 |
| Kunjufu, Jawanza: Writer and educator | 104 |
| Lawson, Jennifer: Television executive | 107 |
| Love, Laura: Folk-funk singer and songwriter | 110 |
| Lucy, William: Labor union leader | 113 |
| Makeba, Miriam: South African singer and activist | 117 |
| Morrison, Sam: Library director with a vision | 120 |
| Rhames, Ving: Multitalented actor | 123 |
| Riley, Rochelle: Journalist and author | 126 |
| Robinson, Aminah: Inspiring artist | 129 |
| Schuyler, Philippa: Gifted pianist and writer | 132 |
| Staples, Mavis: Beloved gospel and soul singer | 135 |
| Stoney, Michael: Trend-setting clothing designer | 138 |
| Thompson, Cynthia Bramlett: Motivated executive and leader | 141 |
| Tinsley, Boyd: Popular violinist | 144 |
| Tisdale, Wayman: Basketball player and musician | 147 |
| Walker, John T.: Episcopalian bishop | 150 |
| Walker, Rebecca: Writer and activist | 153 |
| Washington, James Melvin: Minister and historian | 156 |
| Washington, Kenny: Pioneering football player | 159 |
| Watson, Carlos: CNN political analyst | 162 |
| Welburn, Edward T.: Automotive designer | 165 |
| Westbrook, Kelvin R.: Influential executive | 168 |
| White, Reggie: Esteemed football player and minister | 170 |
| Williams, David R.: Prominent sociologist | 174 |
