Augusta Savage is a nationally known sculptor during the Harlem Renaissance.

Douglas is sometimes referred to as "the father of black American art"

Quincy Jones has won over 20 Grammy Awards.

When she showed Nadia Boulanger her work, the famed French composer said she didn't need to study with her.

Ta-Nehisi Coates is an Ameriacn author and journalist...His work has also helped connect generations as a writer of Black Panther for Marvel

Cicely Tyson began her career as a fashion model before becoming an actress. Born in Harlem in 1924, she won numerous awards for screen portrayals. Her most notable characteristic as a performer is only accepting roles that would not disrespect women of color.

Gregory Hines enjoyed a celebrated life on stage and screen. He received his first acting role as a replacement for Richard Pryor.

"Man's highest aspirations come from nature. A world without color would seem dead."-Press Release, Columbus Museum of Arts & Sciences, 1982

R. Nathaniel Dett received two honorary doctorates after obtaining a college degree, yet chose to go on and obtain a graduate degree.

Alice Walker is a poet, author, and social activist known for the Pulitzer Prize winning book "The Color Purple." Her quotes are the best!