Champaign, IL
1. Somi (1979)
Jazz Singer
Singer and cellist known for the innovative musical style she dubbed "New African Jazz." She found success with her albums If The Rains Come First and The Lagos Music Salon.
2. Jean Yoon (1962)
TV Actress
ACTRA Award-winning and Canadian Screen Award-nominated actress for her role as Umma in the television adaptation of Kim's Convenience. She played the same role in the 2011 play of the same name. She...
3. Ariana Neal (2004)
Movie Actress
Child actress cast to play a young Nicki Minaj in a Freeform show titled Nicki. She had already earned film credits in Fruitvale Station, Get Hard and Mother's Day.
4. Bruce Hall (1953)
Bassist
Long-time bass guitarist for the rock band REO Speedwagon who has wrote and sang lead on REO songs such as "Back on the Road Again," "Girl With the Heart of...
5. McKinley Freeman (1973)
TV Actor
Series regular cast as Derek Roman in Hit the Floor who was also known for roles on TV in If Loving You Is Wrong, Daytime Divas and Days of Our Lives.