Bennie Maupin (w/The DePriest Project)

Framed: 14 1/4″ x 17 1/4″

This is the artwork of African American artist Philemon Reid of Vancouver Washington

Private Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Goldman of Vancouver Washington

Gallery Photos

BlackUSA History

Juliette Derricotte First woman trustee of Talladega College

Curtis Mayfield R&B Pioneer

Leroy "Satchel" Paige elected to the baseball hall of fame

Lillian Evans Evanti Founded the National Negro Opera

Billie Holiday Singer

Jersey Joe Walcott Boxer

Peter Williams, Jr. Religious leader

Marion Anderson Singer

Alexander L. Twilight First African-American to get a college degree

Maria Stewart First American-born woman to speak publicly

Eubie Blake Famed pianist

Thomas C. Cannon Jr. Helped develop the Tactical Optical Fiber Connector (TOFC).

Elias Neau Slave school

Eliza Ann Gardner underground raildway conductor

Integration began in Washingtion Integration began in Washingtion