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Clemon James Johnson Jr. (born September 12, 1956) is a former professional basketball player and coach from Monticello, Florida. He played college basketball at Florida A&M University from 1974 to 1978, where he earned degrees in economics and sports management.

Johnson went on to play 10 seasons in the NBA as a center and power forward, appearing in over 700 games with teams including the Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Seattle SuperSonics. He was a member of the 1983 NBA Championship team with the 76ers.

After his playing career, Johnson became a coach and educator, serving as head coach at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and later at his alma mater, Florida A&M University. His career reflects a lasting impact in both professional basketball and collegiate athletics. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clemon_Johnson

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Alfred James “Al” Lawson Jr. (born 1948) is an American politician, former athlete, and longtime public servant from Florida. Born in Midway, Florida, he graduated from Florida A&M University, where he was a standout basketball player, and later earned a master’s degree from Florida State University.

Lawson began his career as a professional basketball player and coach before transitioning into politics. He served for nearly three decades in the Florida Legislature, including time in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, where he rose to leadership positions.

In 2017, Lawson was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Florida’s 5th Congressional District until 2023. Throughout his career, he has been known for his advocacy on issues such as agriculture, economic development, and support for underserved communities.

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Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, she earned a masters in business administration at Wharton School of Business and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1963. She developed a Leadership Program with students who rank in the top five percent nationally and served on the boards of such businesses as Hershey Foods, Anheuser-Busch and Sears. She is a consultant to the United States Agency for International Development in a number of African countries.

https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/150761

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Anika Noni Rose (born September 6, 1972) is a Tony Award-winning American actress and singer, best known for voicing Princess Tiana in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog (2009) and starring in Dreamgirls (2006). A Disney Legend, she has an extensive career in theater, film, and television, including roles in Maid, The Quad, and Power

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Dr. Rupert Grant Seals (born 1932) is a distinguished educator, agricultural scientist, and academic leader known for his groundbreaking achievements in higher education. A graduate of Florida A&M University (1953), he became the first African American to earn a master’s degree from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture in 1956 and later one of the first African Americans to earn a Ph.D. in animal sciences from Washington State University in 1960.

Throughout his career, Dr. Seals served as a professor and administrator at multiple institutions, including Florida A&M University, where he was dean of the School of Agriculture and Home Economics from 1969 to 1974. He also served as associate dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of Nevada. His work focused on agricultural science, education, and addressing disparities in Black academic agriculture.

Dr. Seals authored numerous scholarly works and received several honors, including the Thornton Peace Prize and induction into the University of Kentucky’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni. His legacy reflects a lifelong commitment to education, research, and expanding opportunities in agriculture for future generations. https://nkaa.uky.edu/nkaa/items/show/3173