Black & African American Authors: W (134 Profiles)
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- 1. W. B. Garvey
W.B. Garvey, a relative of Marcus Garvey, is a renowned... - 2. W. Caleb McDaniel
W. Caleb McDaniel, Author, Educator, and Historian - 3. W. D. Wright
Dr. W. D. Wright, a professor emeritus of history at... - 4. W. J. Lofton
W. J. Lofton, a Chicago-born poet and multimodal artist, is the author. - 5. W. James Popham
W. James Popham, Award Winning Professor, Author - 6. W. Kamau Bell
W. Kamau Bell, Author, Socio-Political Comedian - 7. W. Paul Coates
W. Paul Coates, founder of Black Classic Press, specializes in republishing significant works by individuals of African descent. - 8. W. Ralph Eubanks
W. Ralph Eubanks is a renowned author known for his... - 9. W.D. Foster-Graham
W.D. Foster-Graham, a Minneapolis native and multi-Grammy Award-winning ensemble member,... - 10. W.E.B. Du Bois
Dr. William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, Author, Sociologist, Historian, Civil Rights Activist, Pan-Africanist, and Editor - 11. Wade Hudson
Wade Hudson, born in 1946, is an author, journalist, and... - 12. Wade Nobles
Dr. Wade W. Nobles, a great psychologist and author. - 13. Wadud
- 14. Wahida Clark
Wahida Clark, a New Jersey native, began her writing career... - 15. Waibinte E. Wariboko
Waibinte E. Wariboko is a senior lecturer in African history... - 16. Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Waldo E. Martin Jr. is the Alexander F. and May T. Morrison Professor of American History and Citizenship at the University of California, Berkeley. - 17. Wallace Ford
- 18. Wallace Thurman
Wallace Henry Thurman, born in 1902, was an influential figure... - 19. Wallo267
Wallace Peeples, aka “Wallo267,” is a renowned entrepreneur, activist, and... - 20. Walt Goodridge
Walt F.J. Goodridge, The “Passion Prophet” author, speaker, marketing strategist, advisor inspirational speaker - 21. Walter Benefield
Walter Benefield, a U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, is an... - 22. Walter C. Rucker
- 23. Walter Dean Myers
Walter Dean Myers, Author Winning Children’ Book Author - 24. Walter E. Massey
Walter E. Massey, born in 1938, is a gifted mathematician... - 25. Walter Greason
Walter Greason is among the most prominent historians, educators, and urbanists in the United States. - 26. Walter Johnson
- 27. Walter L. Gordon, III
- 28. Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley, one of America’s most celebrated and beloved writers. - 29. Walter Pryor
Walter Pryor's professional career has spanned a myriad of sectors in the legal aren - 30. Walter Rodney
- 31. Walter White
Explore A.J. Baime's 2022 autobiography, 'White Lies', detailing the double... - 32. Walter Zacharius
Walter Zacharius (1923-2011) was a WWII veteran and a noted... - 33. Wanda Coleman
Wanda Coleman (1946-2013) was a renowned poet, former medical secretary,... - 34. Wanda M. Morris
Wanda M. Morris, a corporate attorney, is a seasoned presenter... - 35. Wanda Miller
- 36. Wanda P. Bowman
Wanda P. Bowman is a finance professional with over 25... - 37. Wanda Smalls Lloyd
Wanda Smalls Lloyd, a retired newspaper editor, made history as... - 38. Wanda Thomas
Wanda L. Thomas, a New York-born author and CEO of... - 39. Wangari Maathai
Dr. Wangari Maathai was a renowned Kenyan environmental, political activist,... - 40. Wanjiku Wa Ngugi
Wanjikũ Wa Ngũgĩ, author of The Fall of Saints, former director of the Helsinki African Film Festival. - 41. Wanuri Kahiu
Wanuri Kahiu, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Childrens’ Book Author - 42. Warren Holloway
Warren Holloway is a renowned author, best known for his... - 43. Warren L. Maye
Warren L. Maye is the Editor in Chief of SACONNECTS... - 44. Warsan Shire
Warsan Shire, a Somali British writer and poet, is renowned... - 45. Wayétu Moore
Wayétu Moore is the founder of One Moore Book, a... - 46. Wayne Anthony Still
Wayne Anthony Still, Artist, Sculptor and Children’s Book Illustrator - 47. Wayne B. Chandler
- 48. Wayne Dawkins
Wayne Dawkins, a historian for the National Association of Black... - 49. Wayne Pharr
- 50. Wayne W. Dyer
- 51. Wellington Webb
- 52. Wendy Cheyette Lewison
Wendy Cheyette Lewison is a renowned children's author, credited with... - 53. Wendy Coakley-Thompson
- 54. Wendy Ewald
Wendy Ewald, Author, Writer, Photographer, and Teacher - 55. Wendy Jones
The author, raised in a family of storytellers, learned the... - 56. Wendy Williams
Wendy Williams wife, mother, bestselling author, and TV Host - 57. Wes Moore
Wes Moore, Author, Television Producer, and Political Analyst - 58. Wesley Brown
Wesley Brown, born in 1945, is a renowned novelist, playwright,... - 59. Wesley J. Malcolm
- 60. Wesley King
Wesley King, award-winning author of “OCDaniel”, “The Incredible Space Raiders... - 61. Wesley Lowery
Wesley Lowery is a Pulitzer Prize-winning national reporter for the... - 62. Wesley Muhammad
Dr. Wesley Muhammad is an American scholar and author with... - 63. Whit Frazier
Whit Frazier Peterson, a lecturer and Ph.D. candidate at the... - 64. Whitney Bak
Whitney Bak, Author - 65. Whitney D. Grandison
Whitney D. Grandison is a popular American young adult fiction... - 66. Whitney J. Leblanc
Whitney J. LeBlanc is a Louisiana-born author and Hollywood veteran... - 67. Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg, Comedian, Actress, Author and Television Host - 68. Wil Clay
Wil Clay, a renowned artist, began his journey in art... - 69. Wil Haygood
Wil Haygood, a Guggenheim fellow and cultural historian, is renowned... - 70. Wil Shelton
Wil Shelton, Author, President & CEO of Wil Power Integrated Marketing - 71. Wilbert Gibson
- 72. Wilbert Rideau
- 73. Will Alexander
Will Alexander, Award Winning Poet - 74. Will Allen
- 75. Will Packer
Will Packer: Hollywood Visionary and Cultural Leader - 76. Will Smith
Will Smith is a leading figure in showbiz, known for... - 77. Willard Jenkins
Willard Jenkins, born in 1949, is an influential figure in... - 78. Willard Motley
Willard Francis Motley was a renowned columnist, freelance writer, and... - 79. William A. Darity Jr.
- 80. William A. Owens
- 81. William Attaway
- 82. William Augustus Jones Jr.
William A. Jones Jr. (1934-2006) was a distinguished African-American minister... - 83. William Byrd
Dr. William Byrd is an acclaimed author and educator specializing in Sports Education. - 84. William C. Rhoden
Author Rhoden delves into institutionalized racism in sports in his... - 85. William Demby
William Demby was a prominent author born on December 25,... - 86. William Evans
William Evans, a renowned author, speaker, and MFA candidate, is... - 87. William Fredrick Cooper
William Fredrick Cooper, a legal assistant in New York, is... - 88. William G. Demas
- 89. William Gardner Smith
Influential writer and journalist William Gardner Smith (1927–1974) used his... - 90. William H. Armstrong
William H. Armstrong, a celebrated author and educator, taught at... - 91. William H. Grier
William H. Grier was an accomplished psychiatrist and author renowned... - 92. William Heffernan
- 93. William Henry Lewis
- 94. William J. Faulkner
- 95. William J. Maxwell
- 96. William Jelani Cobb
William Jelani Cobb, Ph.D., Author and Educator - 97. William Julius Wilson
William Julius Wilson is a distinguished sociologist and professor at... - 98. William July II
Dr. William July II, Award Winning Aauthor and Lecturer - 99. William L. Andrews
William L. Andrews is E. Maynard Adams Professor of English Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. - 100. William L. Ingram
William “Bill” L. Ingram, a retired entrepreneur, and successful small... - 101. William L. Katz
William Loren Katz Historian, Lecturer, and Author - 102. William Leo Hansberry
William Leo Hansberry, the Father of African Studies - 103. William Low
William Low is an award-winning author, illustrator, and painter, renowned... - 104. William Melvin Kelley
William Melvin Kelley was a notable American novelist and short-story... - 105. William P. Jones
- 106. William R. Harvey
Dr. William R. Harvey, an American educator, academic administrator, and... - 107. William S. Parrish Jr.
- 108. William Simms
William A. Simms, a native Philadelphian and former singer, turned... - 109. William St. Clair
William St Clair is a British historian and Senior Research... - 110. William Sturkey
- 111. William Styron
- 112. William W. Sales Jr.
William W. Sales, Jr., an Associate Professor at Seton Hall... - 113. William Wells Brown
William Wells Brown (1814-1884) was a notable African-American abolitionist, novelist,... - 114. Willie J. Williams
Willie Williams, a record-breaking sprinter, became a prominent coach, leading... - 115. Willie Jolley
- 116. Willie Lynch
- 117. Willie Perdomo
Willie Perdomo, acclaimed author of 'Where a Nickel Costs a... - 118. Willis L. Drake
Sure, but you haven't provided the author bio. Could you... - 119. Willis Nathaniel Huggins
Willis Nathaniel Huggins, Author, Historian, and Activist. - 120. Wilmer J. Leon
Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III, Author, Political scientist, columnist and Radio Talk Show Host - 121. Winfred Rembert
Winfred Rembert, a noted artist who survived a near lynching, a chain gang, and harsh jail sentence. - 122. Winifred Conkling
- 123. Winnifred Tataw
Winnifred “Winnie” Tataw is an artist, entrepreneur, and author of... - 124. Winsome Bingham
Winsome Bingham, a soul food expert and master cook, is... - 125. Winston Chapman
Winston Chapman, originally from Roseville, Minnesota, is an author with... - 126. Winston James
Winston James, Distinguished Professor of History - 127. Winston Napier
Winston Napier is an Assistant Professor of African American Literature... - 128. Winter Ramos
Winter Ramos, a seasoned Hip Hop industry professional, has over... - 129. Winthrop D. Jordan
Winthrop Donaldson Jordan was a distinguished historian recognized for exploring... - 130. Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka, the first Black writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature - 131. Wole Talabi
Wole Talabi is a Nigerian speculative fiction writer and editor. - 132. Woodie King
Woodie King - 133. Wright Thompson
Wright Thompson is a senior writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. He formerly worked at The Kansas City Star and the Times-Picayune in New Orleans. - 134. Wyatt Tee Walker
Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker was a pastor, civil rights...