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Jesse Jackson
- In these groups:
- Elite and Indiscreet
- Dads in Denial
- Famous Libras
Jesse Jackson
Civil Rights Activist, Minister, Journalist / 1941 -
Jesse Jackson is an American civil rights leader, Baptist minister and politician who twice ran for U.S. president.
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George Carruthers
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Inventors
- Famous Black Scientists
- Famous Libras
George Carruthers
Physicist / 1939 -
Scientist George Carruthers created inventions, such as the ultraviolet camera, or spectograph, which was used by NASA in the 1972 Apollo 16 flight, revealing the mysteries of space and the Earth's atmosphere.
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Robert L. Johnson
- In these groups:
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- African-American Firsts: Film & TV
- Famous Arians
Robert L. Johnson
Entrepreneur / 1946 -
Robert L. Johnson is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of the BET channel and as the country’s first African-American billionaire.
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Sheila Johnson
- In these groups:
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Johnson
Sheila Johnson
Entrepreneur / 1949 -
Sheila Johnson is an African-American entrepreneur who co-founded Black Entertainment Television (BET) and is part-owner of the three sports teams in the NHL, NBA and the WNBA.
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Carol Moseley Braun
- In these groups:
- Influential Women of Washington
- Famous Leos
- Famous Black Activists
Carol Moseley Braun
Civil Rights Activist, Women's Rights Activist, U.S. Representative / 1947 -
A leading African American political figure, Carol Moseley Braun was the first African American woman to be elected to the US Senate. -
Red Grange
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Football Players
- Famous People Born in 1903
Red Grange
Football Player, Radio Personality / 1903 - 1991
Red Grange was an American football player best known for his frequent touchdowns, earning him the nickname "the Galloping Ghost."
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profile name: Carol Moseley Braun profile occupation: Civil Rights Activist, Women's Rights Activist, U.S. Representative
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