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Tonnette Graham is a Florida A&M University alumna, public policy professional, and former student leader known for her impact in both higher education and government. While at Florida A&M University, she served as Student Body President and held multiple leadership roles, becoming a prominent voice for students at the university and across the state.

After graduating with a degree in healthcare management and later earning a master’s in public administration, Graham built a career in policy and advocacy. She serves as Associate Director of Public Policy for the Florida Association of Counties, where she works on legislative issues related to healthcare, public safety, and economic development.

Graham is also recognized for her continued commitment to service and leadership, remaining actively involved in community organizations and initiatives in the Tallahassee area while contributing to public policy at the state level.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2015/06/09/famus-tonnette-graham-finds-success-juggling-leadership-roles/28729949/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z118051e007700v118051d--89--b--89--&gca-ft=157&gca-ds=sophi

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Joseph Woodrow Hatchett (1932–2021) was a trailblazing lawyer and judge who made history in Florida and across the United States. Born in Clearwater, Florida, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University and later received his law degree from Howard University School of Law.

In 1975, Hatchett became the first African American justice on the Florida Supreme Court, where he served until 1979 and helped restore public trust in the court during a critical period. He later broke additional barriers when he was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals, becoming one of the first Black federal appellate judges in the South.

Throughout his career, Hatchett was known for his commitment to justice, civil rights, and public service. His legacy endures as a pioneering figure who opened doors for future generations in the legal profession.

https://supremecourt.flcourts.gov/the-court/about-the-court/former-justices/Justice-Joseph-Woodrow-Hatchett

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John Frederick Matheus (1887–1983) was an American writer, scholar, and educator associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Born in Keyser, West Virginia, he earned degrees from Case Western Reserve University and Columbia University and went on to teach at Florida A&M University and later at West Virginia State College.

Matheus was best known for his short stories, essays, plays, and poetry that explored African American life and culture. His story “Fog” won first place in a major literary contest and was included in Alain Locke’s influential anthology The New Negro, while “Swamp Moccasin” also earned national recognition.

Through his writing and teaching, Matheus contributed significantly to African American literature and helped shape the intellectual legacy of the Harlem Renaissance.

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/john-f-matheus

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Coach Robert “Pete” Griffin (1916–1998) was a longtime football and track coach at Florida A&M University who played a key role in building the university’s athletic legacy. A former FAMU player, Griffin later served for over two decades as a defensive assistant coach before becoming head football coach for the 1970 season.

In addition to football, he was a highly successful track and field coach, leading FAMU to multiple conference championships and mentoring athletes such as Olympic gold medalist Bob Hayes. Griffin’s decades of service helped shape generations of student-athletes, and he remains recognized as an important figure in FAMU athletics history.

https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1998/05/15/famu-coach-griffin-dies/

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Billy Joe made the transition from a successful professional playing career to becoming one the most highly decorated black college football coaches in history. After two seasons as an assistant coach he got his first head coaching job at Cheyney State in 1972. He had a winning club that first season and stayed with the Wolves for six more years. Joe then honed his skills with two years as an assistant in the NFL before taking the head job at Central State (OH). There he turned the Marauders into a national black college power. In 13 years at CSU he had six seasons where he lost only one game. His second team made it to the NCAA Division II finals, the first of 11 consecutive playoff teams. In both 1990 and 1992 his teams won the NAIA national championship. In 1994, he moved to Florida A&M. Joe quickly built this program as well. His second team won a league title while his third went to the first of six straight playoff appearances with his 1999 team advancing to the national semi-finals. On the Black College level he won six national championships and is second only to Eddie Robinson on the all-time black coaching win list. Greatly respected by his peers, he served the American Football Coaches Association as both president and vice president. https://footballfoundation.org/honors/hall-of-fame/billy-joe/2191

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Costa Kittles, affectionately known as “Pop,” was a football and baseball star at Florida A&M University during the late 1940s and 1950s before becoming one of the most successful head baseball coaches in Florida A&M history. He went 401-128 (.758) as the Rattlers’ head coach before retiring in 1982.

https://www.abca.org/ABCA/ABCA/Awards/Hall-of-Fame/Hall-of-Fame-Inductee.aspx?Ordinal=345#:~:text=Costa%20Kittles%2C%20affectionately%20known%20as,coach%20before%20retiring%20in%201982.

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Bernard and Shirley Kinsey are renowned collectors, philanthropists, and cultural preservationists best known for building one of the largest private collections of African American art and history in the world. Beginning in the early 1970s, the couple started collecting artwork, rare books, manuscripts, and historical artifacts during their travels, eventually amassing a collection of over 700 pieces that document more than 400 years of Black history and culture.

Bernard Kinsey, a Florida native and graduate of Florida A&M University, is an entrepreneur and former corporate executive, while Shirley Kinsey, also a FAMU graduate, is a former educator. Together, they founded the Bernard and Shirley Kinsey Foundation for Arts and Education and have dedicated their lives to preserving and sharing African American history through exhibitions, publications, and educational initiatives.

Through their work, the Kinsey's have helped bring greater visibility to the achievements, struggles, and contributions of African Americans, leaving a lasting legacy in the fields of art, history, and education.