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John E. Brent was born in 1889 in Washington, D.C. Bro. Brent’s father, Charles Brent, is acknowledged as that city’s first black architect (The historic St. Luke’s Episcopal Church among others). John graduated from the D.C. Public Schools and in 1904, enrolled at Tuskegee. He graduated in 1907 after taking a one-year architectural program. Returning … Read moreJohn E. Brent

Born November 19, 1872 in Granville N.C., George Oliver Bullock earned a Bachelor of Theology in 1900 and an A.B. from Shaw University in 1901. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity in 1912. He was a clergyman in North Carolina, having served as a Missionary from 1901-1905. He was Pastor of the Friendship … Read moreGeorge Oliver Bullock

Bro. Jean Lawrence Cook was an arranger and recording artist. He was born July 14, 1899 in Athens Tennessee. He was educated at the Haines Institute in Augusta Georgia and graduated from Columbia University in 1928. He married Edith Bascomb on November 15, 1922. He left his mark on the world by composing a few … Read moreJean Lawrence Cook

Demetrius Newton was born and educated in Fairfield, Alabama. He received his undergraduate education at Wilberforce University. Bro. Newton obtained his legal education at Boston University, where he became the first African-American member of Phi Delta Phi International Law Fraternity. His legal career has spanned well over 50 years and his experience varies from civil … Read moreDemetrius Newton