BIOGRAPHY

Mathematician Mary Jackson was one of a small group of African American women who worked as aeronautical engineers, called “human computers,” at NASA during the Space Age.

Lily Gladstone is an Academy Award-nominated actor who is known for her roles in Killers of the Flower Moon and Certain Women.

Russian writer Anton Chekhov is recognized as a master of the modern short story and a leading playwright of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Andy Griffith is an actor and singer best known for his 1960s starring role in The Andy Griffith Show. He later returned to TV in the drama Matlock.

Lionel Messi, a forward for Inter Miami CF, is one of the world’s greatest soccer players and helped the Argentina national team win its third FIFA World Cup in 2022.

Queen Latifah is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, record producer and actress, known for her roles in the big-screen adaptation of ‘Chicago’ and the TV film ‘Bessie.’

Country singer and songwriter George Jones released countless hit singles and albums during his lengthy career.

Grammy-winning singer Usher is an R&B and pop artist best known for his hit album Confessions as well as No. 1 songs “Yeah!,” “Burn,” and “Love In This Club.”

Rosie O’Donnell is an actor, comedian and LGBT activist who has served as host of ‘The Rosie O’Donnell Show’ and ‘The View.’