1. Beth Henley (1952)

Playwright

American playwright and actress who is best known for her play Crimes of the Heart.

2. Rebecca Walker (1969)

American Writer

Feminist writer and activist notable for winning the Women of Distinction Award from the American Association of University Women. Her books include To Be Real: Telling the Truth and Changing...

3. Candice Patton (1988)

American Actor

Rose to prominence for her portrayal of Tori on the sitcom The Game after first appearing on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. She began playing Iris West on The CW...

4. Bobby V (1980)

American Singer

American R&B singer known for songs such as "Tell Me" and "Slow Down." He has been awarded many honors, including two Urban Music Awards. In 2016, he released a studio...

5. Joe McCoy (1905)

Guitarist

Otherwise known as Kansas Joe, he released songs including "When the Levee Break" and "The Weed Smoker's Dream."

6. Eudora Welty (1909)

American Writer Photographer

Mississippi-born author whose Southern-themed novel, The Optimist's Daughter, received the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. She is also known for A Worn Path (1940), The Wide Net (1943), and other...

7. Lauren Jones (1982)

American Fashion Designer

Model and one-time Barker's Beauty on the popular The Price is Right game show. She also became known for launching a footwear line.

8. Renardo Sidney (1989)

American Basketball Player

Power forward/center who was a high school McDonalds All-American and played college basketball at Mississippi State from 2009 to 2012.

9. Chris Givens (1989)

American Football Wide Receiver

Wide receiver and kick returner who totaled nearly 700 yards and three touchdowns in his first season as a Ram. He was drafted in the 4th round by St. Louis...

10. Oneya Johnson (1998)

TikTok Star

Popular TikTok star best known for his angryreactions account. His comedic reaction videos, often involving the duet format, have earned him over 25 million followers. Many of his reactions have featured him...

11. Kyle Carpenter (1989)

United States Marine Corps

For his bravery in Afghanistan, this United States Marine earned the prestigious Medal of Honor. While serving in Marjah, Helmand, Afghanistan, he suffered severe injuries while trying to shield a...

12. Trinitee Stokes (2006)

TV Actress

Most well known for her starring role as Judy Cooper in the Disney Channel original series K.C. Undercover, she introduced herself to a national audience as The Trinitee in an episode...

13. Byron Thames (1969)

American Actor

Former child actor known for his role as Matt Sims on Father Murphy in the early 1980s. He also played Randy on Silver Spoons and was in the movies Johnny...

14. Richard Ford (1944)

Fiction Writer

Award-winning novelist and short story writer who is best known for the novels The Sportswriter, Independence Day, and The Lay of the Land. His acclaimed short story collections include Rock...

15. Dorothy Moore (1946)

American Musician

R&B and soul singer who released the 1976 song "Misty Blue."

16. Alice Brown (1857)

Novelist

A prolific American author, she is particularly known for her local color fiction, as well as for her chapter in The Whole Family, a 1908 collaborative novel. Her other literary...

17. Anthony Dixon (1987)

American Football Running Back

NFL running back who made a Super Bowl appearance as a member of the San Francisco 49ers in 2012. In 2014, he signed a three-year deal with a Buffalo Bills.

18. Tommy Aldridge (1950)

Musician

Heavy metal and hard rock drummer who performed with Ozzy Osbourne and Thin Lizzy, among others.

19. Larry Hoover (1950)

Criminal

Gang leader of the Chicago streets group Gangster Disciples later known as Growth and Development who went away to prison for life around the age of 45 after being charged...

20. Chad Bradford (1974)

American Baseball Player

MLB relief pitcher who became known for his unconventional, submarine style of pitching. He played for six major league teams from 1998 to 2009, including the Chicago White Sox, Oakland...

21. Seth Smith (1982)

American Baseball Player

Outfielder most famous for his years as a member of the Colorado Rockies and Oakland Athletics. He won a silver medal representing the United States at the 2003 Pan American...

22. Chet Lemon (1955)

American Baseball Player

MLB outfielder for 16 seasons who won a World Series Championship with the Detroit Tigers in 1984.

23. Cassandra Wilson (1955)

American Musician

Grammy Award-winning American jazz singer who was named America's Best Singer by Time Magazine in 2001. She has collaborated with a lot of artists, including Steve Coleman.

24. Trey Johnson (1984)

American Professional Basketball

Shooting guard who spent two seasons in the NBA before finding a place on Italy's Pallacanestro Biella in 2012.

25. Freeman McNeil (1959)

American Football Player

Retired NFL running back who became a three-time All-Pro selection as a member of the New York Jets.

26. Charlie Worsham (1985)

American Musician

In 2013, this country singer's debut album, Rubberband, rose to number twelve on the Billboard Country Music Chart and also claimed a spot (number sixty-four) on the Billboard Top 200....

27. Kit Williamson (1985)

American Actor

Web series actor and creator who is recognized for his work on the Daytime Emmy Award nominated comedy EastSiders. Aside from EastSiders he also had a recurring role on the hit...

28. LeAnn Rimes (1982)

American Singer Songwriter Actre

Country singer who covered the multi-platinum single "Blue" at the age of thirteen and was considered the youngest country star since Tanya Tucker in the early 1970s.

29. Hunter Renfroe (1992)

American Baseball Player

Known for his impressive raw power, he is an outfielder who was taken 13th overall in the 2013 MLB draft by the San Diego Padres.

30. RJ Mitte (1992)

American Actor

Actor who played the role of Walter White, Jr. on the hit AMC series Breaking Bad.

31. Monta Ellis (1985)

American Basketball Player

Quick and high-scoring NBA shooting guard who played for the Golden State Warriors from 2005 to 2012. He spent a few seasons each with the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks...

32. Tig Notaro (1971)

American Podcaster Comedienne

Stand-up comedienne from Mississippi who went from band promoter to one of the most respected stand-ups of her time. She has also appeared in films like 2013's Walk of Shame.

33. Mo Williams (1982)

American Basketball Player

Sharpshooting NBA point guard who played for such teams as the Milwaukee Bucks, Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Minnesota Timberwolves. He helped the Cavaliers win the NBA Championship in 2016. 

34. Simbi Khali (1971)

American Actor

TV, film, and stage actress who played Nina Campbell on the popular NBC series 3rd Rock from the Sun.

35. Cynthia Geary (1965)

American Actor

Emmy Award-nominated actress who portrayed beauty queen Shelly Tambo on Northern Exposure. She also appeared in the 1994 film 8 Seconds.

36. Cat Cora (1967)

American Chef

Culinary expert who competed on Iron Chef America and served as co-host of Bravo's Around the World in 80 Plates. In 2013, she appeared as a guest chef of Eastbound...

37. Geneva Carr (1971)

American Actor

American screen and stage actress who is most famous for her roles on series like Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Bull. She is also known to television audiences for...

38. Trent Dabbs (1975)

Rock Singer

Singer whose songs like "This Time Tomorrow" have appeared on several TV shows, including Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill.

39. Kiese Laymon (1974)

unknow

Kiese Laymon is an American writer editor and professor of English and Africana Studies at Vassar College. Author of Long Division and How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in...

40. Quinton Culberson (1985)

Player Of American And Canadian

Quinton Culberson is an American football linebacker for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He has played for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League and was...

41. Pep Love (1974)

American Rapper

Pallo Pea* better known by his stage name Pep Love is an American hip hop artist and motivational speaker. He is also one of the founding members of the Oakland...

42. Ernestine Wade (1906)

American Actor

Ernestine Wade was an African American actress who is best known for playing the role of Sapphire Stevens on the radio and television program Amos 'n Andy.

43. M.C. Gainey (1948)

Actor

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mike Connor Gainey is an American film and television actor whose distinctive mustache, 6'2½" height, and threatening look have given him supporting roles as...

44. Missy Cleveland (1959)

Actor

45. LaSondra Barrett (1990)

American Basketball Player

LaSondra Renee Barrett is an American basketball forward for the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association. She went to William B. Murrah High School and played collegiately for...

46. Larry Friday (1958)

American Football Player

Lawrence D. Larry Friday is a former professional American football defensive back in the National Football League. He saw action in one game for the Buffalo Bills in 1987.

47. Sasha Goodlett (1990)

Basketball Player

Sasha Goodlett is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association. Prior to her professional career she played at Georgia Institute of Technology...

48. Bernice Mathews (1933)

American Politician

Bernice Mathews was a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate represented Washoe County District 1 from 1995 to 2010.

49. Audrey F. Manley (1934)

American Doctor

Dr. Audrey Forbes Manley an American pediatrician and public health administrator. She was appointed acting Surgeon General of the United States from 1995 to 1997. From 1997 to 2002 Manley...

50. Swayze Waters (1987)

American Football Player

Swayze Waters is an American football placekicker with the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at...