1. Katherine Bailess (1980)

American Actress

Television actress best known for her roles on Gilmore Girls (as Stephanie), One Tree Hill (as Erica), and Hit the Floor (as Kyle). She also appeared in films such as Bring it...

2. Evelyn Preer (1896)

Actress Singer

She became widely known as the First Lady of the Silver Screen in the black community, and was the first non-white actress to become a Hollywood star.

3. Milt Hinton (1910)

American Musician And Photograph

One of the best jazz bassists of his generation who played with Zutty Singleton and other popular jazz musicians of the 1920s.

4. Willie Dixon (1915)

Blues Musician Singer-songwriter

American blues musician and singer-songwriter who specialized in the upright bass and the guitar and who wrote "Hoochie Coochie Man."

5. Hank Jones (1918)

American Musician

The Dean of Jazz Pianists. He accompanied numerous stars, including Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald during her tour of England.

6. Myrlie Evers-Williams (1933)

Civil Rights Activist

African-American civil rights activist who served as Chairwoman of the NAACP and sought justice for three decades for the murder of her first husband, who was also a civil rights...

7. Ellen Gilchrist (1935)

Fiction Writer Poet

An American fiction writer and poet, she is best known for Victory Over Japan, a collection of short stories. Her other works include The Annunciation (novel) and Drunk with Love...

8. Mart Crowley (1935)

Playwright Screenwriter

Playwright and screenwriter most recognized for his work on the ABC series Hart to Hart. He also wrote The Boys in the Band.

9. Charles Burnett (1944)

Director

African-American filmmaker who directed Killer of Sheep and To Sleep With Anger.

10. Ellis Burks (1964)

American Baseball Player

Former MLB Outfielder and Designated Hitter who played 18 years in the league.

11. William Michael Morgan (1993)

Country Singer

Country singer and recording artist who has been signed to Warner Music Nashville. He is best known for his debut single "I Met a Girl." He released his first full...

12. Nikki Griffin (1978)

American Actor

Known for her recurring role as Jess Sathers on the FOX television series The O.C., this actress also appeared in episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard, How I Met Your...

13. William Denis Brown III (1931)

American Politician Lawyer Busin

Denis Brown III known as Billy Brown was a Democratic lawyer and businessman from Monroe Louisiana who was a member of the Louisiana State Senate from 1968 to 1976.

14. Dan Edward Garvey (1886)

American Politician

Dan Edward Garvey was the eighth Governor of Arizona from 1948 to 1951.

15. Harvey Johnson, Jr. (1946)

American Politician

Harvey Johnson Jr. is an American politician. He served as the first African American Mayor of Jackson Mississippi until July 2013.

16. Norman Joseph (1954)

American Football Player And Coa

Norman Joseph is an American football coach and former player. He was the head football coach at Mississippi College in Clinton Mississippi from 2005-2013. Joseph served as the head football...

17. James Collier (1872)

American Politician

James William Collier was a politician from the U. S. state of Mississippi. Born on the Glenwood Plantation near Vicksburg in 1872 he graduated from the University of Mississippi at...

18. Jay Hopson (1968)

American Football Coach

Jay Hopson is the current head football coach at Alcorn State University. Previously he was an assistant coach at Tulane Delta State LSU Florida Marshall Southern Miss Ole Miss Michigan...

19. Henry Cloud (1956)

American Writer

Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist with broad experience in private practice leadership consulting and media. He is perhaps best known for his million-selling Boundaries: when to say yes when...

20. Papa Mali (1957)

American Guitarist

Malcolm Papa Mali Welbourne is an American record producer guitarist singer and songwriter who grew up in Shreveport Louisiana United States and lives in New Orleans Louisiana United States. His...

21. Ed King (American football) (1969)

All-american College Football Pl

Edward E'Dainia King is a former American football guard in the National Football League. He played for the Cleveland Browns and the New Orleans Saints. Bypassed final year of eligibility...

22. Taylor Tankersley (1983)

American Baseball Player

Taylor Mark Tankersley is an American professional baseball player. A left-handed relief pitcher he is currently a free agent.

23. Lauren Hall (1979)

Cyclist

Lauren Hall is an American racing cyclist. She competed in the 2013 UCI women's team time trial in Florence.

24. Dmitri Young (1973)

American Baseball Player

Dmitri Dell Young nicknamed Da Meathook is a former Major League Baseball player. He played all or part of thirteen seasons in the major leagues as an outfielder first baseman...

25. Mike Phelps (1961)

American Basketball Player

Michael Phelps is a retired American professional basketball player. Born in Vicksburg Mississippi he attended Alcorn State University and was selected in the 7th round of the 1985 NBA Draft...

26. Jeremiah Riggs (1982)

American Martial Artist

Jeremiah Riggs is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2007 Riggs has made a name...

27. Sylvester Stamps (1961)

American Football Player

Sylvester Stamps is a former professional American football running back/wide receiver in the National Football League. He played six seasons for the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

28. Kevin Dent (1967)

American Football Player

Kevin Dent was an American football safety. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

29. Brad Leggett (1966)

American Football Player

Brad Leggett is a former American football center in the National Football League. He played professionally for the New Orleans Saints and the Detroit Lions.