K Library highlights the scholarship of black scholars, artists, and activities many of whose works are available at our Library. This list is by no means comprehensive.
We welcome recommendations to build the library's collection and for inclusion on this guide.
Founded in 1913, Howard University
Shirley ChisholmPoet, Activist, and Educator |
Stacey AbramsPolitician, Activist, and Lawyer |
Photo by Thomas J. O'Halloran, Public Domain |
Photo by The Circus, CC BY |
Founded in 1908, Howard University
Kamala HarrisVice-President Elect |
Toni MorrisonNovelist and Academic |
Martin Luther King, Jr.,Activist and Minister |
Thurgood Marshall,Supreme Court Justice |
Activist and Minister | Supreme Court Justice |
Founded in 1911, Howard University
Langston HughesNovelist and Academic |
Jesse JacksonActivist, Minister, and Politician |
Founded in 1911, Indiana University
Dr. J. Ernest Wilkins Jr.Nuclear Scientist, Mechanical Engineer, and Mathematician |
Arthur AsheTennis Legend and Activist |
Photo by Dan Dry, CC BY-SA |
Photo by Rob Bogaerts CC BY-SA |
Founded in 1920, Howard University
Zora Neale HurstonAuthor |
Lillian E. FishburneRetired US Naval Admiral |
Public Domain Image |
Public Domain Image |
Founded 1914, Howard University
Victor J. GloverNASA Astronaut |
George Washington CarverScientist, Botanist, Educator, and Inventor |
Photo by NASA/Robert Markowitz, Public Domain |
Photo by Arthur Rothstein, Public Domain |
Founded in 1922, Butler University
MC LyteRapper, DJ, Actress, and Entrepreneur |
Dr. Tressie McMillan CottomSociologist, Writer, and Public Scholar |
Photo by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA |
Photo by Lauren Garcia CC BY-SA |
Founded in 1963, Morgan State University
Bishop Talbert SwanClergy and Activist |
Tommie FrazierFormer NFL Quarterback and Football Coach |
Photo by Mjones3927 CC BY-SA |
Photo by Athlon Sports CC BY-SA |