Maker Directory

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MediaMakers

Hal Jackson

Radio Personality, Sports Promoter

PoliticalMakers

The Honorable Jesse Jackson, Jr.

U.S. Congressman

ArtMakers

Wadsworth A. Jarrell, Sr.

Painter

MediaMakers

Vernon Jarrett

Newspaper Columnist, Television Host, Radio Host

LawMakers

The Honorable Sterling Johnson, Jr.

Federal Judge

BusinessMakers

Eric Johnson

Corporate Chief Executive

PoliticalMakers

The Honorable Emil Jones, Jr.

State Senator

BusinessMakers

James Kaiser

Corporate Chief Executive

MediaMakers

Herb Kent

Radio Personality

BusinessMakers

Bernard Kinsey

Corporate Chief Executive

PoliticalMakers

The Honorable Howard A. Kenner

State Representative

MediaMakers

Donald J. Jackson

Media Company Entrepreneur

ArtMakers

Okoro Harold Johnson

Playwright, Stage Actor, Theater Director

EducationMakers

William King

Ethnic Studies Professor

BusinessMakers

Anderson Jackson

Mortuary Owner

BusinessMakers

Abner Jean "Val" Jackson

Mortuary Owner, Civic Activist

MedicalMakers

Dr. Donald E. Jackson

Veterinarian

LawMakers

The Honorable Glenn T. Johnson

Appellate Court Judge, State Assistant Attorney General

CivicMakers, SportsMakers

Charles Johnson

Union Leader, Baseball Player

LawMakers

The Honorable Damon J. Keith

Federal District Court Judge

BusinessMakers

Albert W. Johnson

Auto Sales Entrepreneur

CivicMakers, ReligionMakers

Reverend Samuel Billy Kyles

Civil Rights Activist, Pastor

LawMakers, CivicMakers

Vernon E. Jordan, Jr.

Nonprofit Chief Executive, Civil Rights Lawyer, Civil Rights Leader, Business Leader, Civic Leader

MediaMakers

Gerald Johnson

Newspaper Publishing Chief Executive

CivicMakers

Maulana Karenga

Social Activist, Africana Studies Professor, Author, Community Activist

ArtMakers

Woodie King, Jr.

Stage Director, Theater Director

EducationMakers

Joseph Johnson

College President, University President

PoliticalMakers

The Honorable William Jefferson

U.S. Congressman

MedicalMakers

Dr. George Jenkins

Dentist

StyleMakers

Daymond John

Fashion Designer

ArtMakers

Jason Miccolo Johnson

Photographer

MilitaryMakers

Lt. Col. Harry B. Johnson

Lieutenant Colonel

BusinessMakers

Robert Johnson

Business Chief Executive

MusicMakers

Fred Jones

Entertainment Promoter, Music Manager

ArtMakers

Paul Jones

Civic Leader, Art Collector

PoliticalMakers

The Honorable Vernon Jones

County Government Administrator, State Government Administrator

MusicMakers

B. B. King

Blues Guitarist

MusicMakers

Reverend Dr. Stanley Keeble

Gospel Musician

BusinessMakers

Paul J. King

Contractor

BusinessMakers, StyleMakers

George Johnson

Personal Care Executive

EntertainmentMakers

Avon Kirkland

Film Producer

MusicMakers

Raymond Jackson

Music Professor, Pianist

StyleMakers

Leigh Jones

Hairstylist, Hair stylist

CivicMakers

Phillip Jackson

Nonprofit Chief Executive

PoliticalMakers, CivicMakers

Charles R. Jordan

City Parks Administrator, Foundation Chief Executive, City Social Service Worker

EducationMakers

Hubie Jones

Social Worker, Academic Administrator

ArtMakers

Curtis King

Nonprofit Chief Executive, Arts Administrator

PoliticalMakers

The Honorable Ron Kirk

Mayor

MediaMakers, BusinessMakers

John H. Johnson

Magazine Publishing Chief Executive, Corporate Chief Executive

MusicMakers

Georg Koen

Lieder Singer