From local activists and trailblazers to lesser-known names on the national stage, we shed a light on the contributions of Black men and women who shook up the world.

His mum's people are from Atlanta ... Fred Williamson (age 86 years as of 2024) was born on 5 March 1938. Famous black male actors over 60, like Denzel Washington, have played significant roles ...

So far, in 2025, we’ve had to say goodbye to some notable Black people. Irv Gotti, the influential record executive, producer, and entrepreneur best known for founding Murder Inc. Records ...

Their mission was to research and promote the achievements of Black Americans and other people of African descent, including famous black poets. During Black History Month, the black community ...

Black people have been a part of British history for hundreds of years. Click through the timeline to discover a range of famous black people from history. Jacques Francis was one of the top West ...

Born Alfred Jesse Smith in Shreveport, Louisiana, Wood’s family relocated to California, where his artistic talents blossomed. Drawing inspiration from legends like Sam Cooke, his unique blend ...