BIOGRAPHY

Dante was a Medieval Italian poet and philosopher whose poetic trilogy, ‘The Divine Comedy,’ made an indelible impression on both literature and theology.

Who Was William S. Burroughs? William S. Burroughs is widely regarded as a seminal figure in the Beat Movement. An

Scientist and educator George Washington Carver was born into slavery and became an internationally famous botanist known for his many inventions, including more than 300 uses for the peanut.

Attorney Robert Kardashian helped defend O.J. Simpson during his 1995 trial for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

Patti LaBelle is an African American singer and actress who has been called the Godmother of Soul. She is best known for hits like “If Only You Knew,” “New Attitude” and “Stir It Up.”

Country music legend Garth Brooks, who sings “Friends in Low Places,” has sold more albums than any other solo artist in U.S. history.

Ellen DeGeneres is one of America’s most well-known comedians who hosted her self-titled talk show from 2003 to 2022.

Nicknamed “the Wolf of Wall Street,” Jordan Belfort made millions in the 1990s through his investment company, Stratton Oakmont. His memoir is the basis for the 2013 Martin Scorsese film ‘The Wolf of Wall Street,’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Aaron Douglas was an African American painter and graphic artist who played a leading role in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.

Dorothy Height was a civil rights and women’s rights activist focused primarily on improving the circumstances of and opportunities for African American women.