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Cootie Williams  — Research Starter

Cootie Williams, born Charles Melvin Williams on July 24, 1910, in Mobile, Alabama, was a prominent jazz trumpeter known for his unique "jungle" style and innovative use of the plunger mute. He began…

Clyde McPhatter  — Research Starter

Clyde McPhatter was a significant figure in the evolution of rhythm and blues, born on November 15, 1932, in Durham, North Carolina. Raised in a deeply religious family, he began his musical journey…

Cleavon Little  — Research Starter

Cleavon Little was an American actor born on June 1, 1939, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He gained prominence for his Broadway performances, particularly in the 1970 musical "Purlie," which earned him a…

Claude Brown  — Research Starter

Claude Brown was an influential African American author and lecturer, best known for his autobiographical work, *Manchild in the Promised Land* (1965). Born in Harlem during the Great Depression to…

Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr  — Research Starter

Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. was a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, known for his behind-the-scenes advocacy and legislative achievements. Born in 1911 in a diverse neighborhood of…

Chick Webb  — Research Starter

Chick Webb, born William Henry Webb on February 10, 1905, in Baltimore, Maryland, was a prominent American jazz and swing drummer and bandleader. Suffering from tuberculosis and a deformed spine from…

Charlotte L. Forten Grimké  — Research Starter

Charlotte L. Forten Grimké (1837-1914) was a notable African American educator, writer, and abolitionist, born in Philadelphia. Coming from a prominent family of abolitionists, she was influenced by…

Charlotte Hawkins Brown  — Research Starter

Charlotte Hawkins Brown was a significant figure in early 20th-century education, known for her pioneering efforts in advancing educational opportunities for African Americans. Born on June 11, 1883,…

Charles S. Johnson  — Research Starter

Charles S. Johnson was a prominent African American sociologist and educator, born on July 24, 1893, in Bristol, Virginia. He was the son of Charles Henry Johnson, a former slave, and received a…

Charles Brown  — Research Starter

Charles Mose Brown was a prominent American rhythm-and-blues singer and pianist born in Texas City, Texas. Raised by his grandparents after losing his parents at a young age, Brown developed a passion…