Occupation-Singer
Francia Márquez (1981- )
On August 7, 2022, Francia Márquez became the first Black woman to be elected Vice President of Colombia. The following...
The Arnells (1963-1964)
The Arnells, a female doo-wop ensemble that also performed as The Teenettes Variations, were all from all-girls Joseph Battin High...
Irene Cara Escalera (1959-2022)
Irene Cara Escalera was a singer, actress and songwriter, who was most famous for recording the title song to the...
Andraé Edward Crouch (1942-2015)
Composer, conductor, lyricist, singer Andraé Edward Crouch was born on July 1, 1942, along with a twin sister, Sandra, in...
Julius Edward McCullough (1943- )
Composer, Clarinetist, Conductor, Political Activist, Educator Julius Edward McCullough was born on May 31, 1943, in the segregated Norfolk Community...
Robyn Rihanna Fenty (1988- )
Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a multitalented singer, actress and fashion designer from Barbados, best known by her middle name. She...
Lloyd Price (1933-2021)
Composer, Lyricist, and Rhythm & Blues Singer, Lloyd Price, was born on March 9, 1933, in Kenner, Louisiana, to Louis...
Candi Staton (1940 – )
Canzetta Maria Staton was born on March 13, 1940, in Hanceville, Alabama. Her father worked as a farmer and a...
Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman (1985- )
Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman, better known as “Raven-Symoné,” is an American actress and recording artist. Her entertainment career began when she...
