Inductee Category: <span>Arts & Entertainment</span>
Leo Twiggs
Leo Twiggs, a Claflin University alumnus, is a painter known for batik and work on Southern memory and the Confederate flag. He was the…
Dr. William Taylor (Arts)
Virginia State University
Dr. Bobby Jones
Bobby Jones, a Tennessee State University alumnus, is a gospel television host and singer whose long-running BET program made him one of the most…
John T. Biggers
John T. Biggers, a Hampton University alumnus, was a painter and muralist who founded the art department at Texas Southern University. His work drew…
Nancy Wilson
Nancy Wilson, a Central State University alumna, was a jazz and pop singer whose recordings spanned ballads, blues, and standards. She won three Grammy…
Jack “The Rapper” Gibson
Jack “The Rapper” Gibson, a Lincoln University of Missouri alumnus, was a pioneering Black radio disc jockey and publisher of an industry newsletter. He…
Jonathan Slocomb
Oakwood University
Joe Torry
Joe Torry, a Lincoln University of Missouri alumnus, is a comedian and actor who appeared in House Party 3, The 5 Heartbeats, and Def…
Phylicia Rashad
Phylicia Rashad is a Howard University-trained actress whose work on stage and screen includes the role of Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show. She…
Will Downing
Will Downing, a Virginia Union University alumnus, is an R&B and jazz-soul vocalist with a long recording career. He is known for a baritone…