Black & African American Authors: O (68 Profiles)
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- 1. O. Ajamu Jumal
- 2. O. J. Simpson
- 3. O.H. Bennett
O.H. Bennett is a versatile writer with experience in advertising,... - 4. O.O. Sangoyomi
O.O. Sangoyomi is a Nigerian American author. - 5. O.T. Begho
Oyehmi T. Begho is an experienced educator and consultant with... - 6. O.W. Showe
O.W. Showe, former professional basketball player and retired US Air... - 7. Oba T’Shaka
Dr. Oba T’Shaka is a distinguished scholar, activist, author, and... - 8. Obari Cartman
Dr. Obari Adéye Cartman is a Chicago-based psychologist, educator, and... - 9. Obery M. Hendricks, Jr
Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, Jr., a noted biblical interpretation professor... - 10. Obi
- 11. Oboh Moses
Oboh Moses is a Black digital illustrator. - 12. Octavia Butler
Butler was the first science fiction writer to be awarded a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. - 13. Octavio Cordova
Octavio Cordova, Illustrator - 14. Oge Mora
Oge Mora, Children’s Book Author and Illustrator - 15. Olatunde Osinaike
Olatunde Osinaike is a Nigerian American poet and software developer... - 16. Olaudah Equiano
Olaudah Equiano (1745-1797) was a freed slave and influential abolitionist.... - 17. Olive Senior
Jamaican-born Olive Senior is an accomplished scholar, journalist, and editor.... - 18. Olivia Amoah
Olivia Amoah is a children's book illustrator with an animation... - 19. Olivia Duchess
Olivia Duchess is an illustrator and creator of picture books. - 20. Olivia M. Cloud
- 21. Olivia Stephens
Olivia Stephens is a renowned author known for her compelling... - 22. Oludara Adeeyo
Oludara Adeeyo, a Los Angeles-based psychotherapist and psychiatric social worker,... - 23. Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is a children's book author with notable works... - 24. Olujimi Ojikutu
Olujimi Ojikutu, a University of Lagos graduate, began his career... - 25. Olympia Scott
Olympia Scott, Creative Writer, AALBC Intern, 2018 - 26. Olympia Vernon
Olympia Vernon, born 1973 in Louisiana, is a critically-acclaimed novelist... - 27. Omar Epps
Actor and producer Omar Epps - 28. Omar Grant
Omar Grant is co‑president of Roc Nation and author of Who’s Your A &R?. - 29. Omar Holmon
Omar Holmon, a Rutgers University recognized Distinguished Alumnus Poet, is... - 30. Omar Ibn Said
Omar Ibn Said (1770-1864) was a Senegalese-born writer and Islamic... - 31. Omar L. Harris
Omar L. Harris is an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and strength... - 32. Omar Scott
Omar Scott, originally from Los Angeles, grew up in a... - 33. Omar Tyree
Omar Tyree, a.k.a. The Urban Griot New York Times best-selling author - 34. Omarion
Omarion Ishmael Grandberry, former B2K lead singer and successful solo... - 35. Omarosa Manigault Newman
Omarosa Manigault Newman is an American reality TV personality, writer,... - 36. Omise’eke Natasha Tinsley
Omise’eke Natasha Tinsley is an associate professor at the University... - 37. Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi
"Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi, born in Ibadan, Nigeria, is an accomplished... - 38. Omotara James
Omotara James is a writer, editor, and visual artist. - 39. Onaje X. O. Woodbine
Onaje X.O. Woodbine, Ph.D. holder from Boston University, is a... - 40. Onlinebookclub.org
OnlineBookClub.org is a top online community for book lovers - 41. Onyi Nwabineli
Onyi Nwabineli, a Nigerian British author and social activist, is... - 42. Opal Palmer Adisa
Dr. Opal Palmer Adisa is a Jamaica-born award-winning poet, novelist,... - 43. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey, a multi-billionaire and influential media owner, is best... - 44. Oprah Winfrey (Foreword) and, Introduction by Nikole Hannah-Jones (Intro)
Oprah Winfrey is a renowned media executive, actress, talk show... - 45. Oral Lee Brown
- 46. Orchester Benjamin
Orchester Benjamin, a former street player, became a writer and... - 47. Ore Agbaje-Williams
Ore Agbaje-Williams is a British Nigerian author and editor from... - 48. Orisanmi Burton
Dr. Orisanmi Burton is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at American University, where he focuses on the intersections of grassroots resistance and state repression in the U.S. - 49. Orjanette Bryant
Orjanette Bryant - 50. Orlando Caicedo
Colombian artist Orlando Caicedo - 51. Orlando Lima
Orlando Lima is a University of Pennsylvania graduate, award-winning magazine... - 52. Orlando Patterson
Orlando Patterson, a leading cultural and historical sociologist, is renowned... - 53. Orrin C. Evans
Orrin C. Evans, Publisher, All-Negro Comics - 54. Osa Atoe
Osa Atoe is a renowned author known for her unique... - 55. Oscar R. Williams
- 56. Osei Badu-Nkansah
Osei Badu-Nkansah is a seasoned IT Architect and author with... - 57. Osei Kufuor
- 58. Osha Gray Davidson
Osha Gray Davidson is a versatile author, writer, photographer, and... - 59. Osonye Tess Onwueme
Dr. Osonye Tess Onwueme, a University Professor of Global Letters... - 60. Ossie Davis
- 61. Oteia Bruce
Oteia Bruce is an experienced financial services professional with a... - 62. Othuke Ominiabohs
Othuke Ominiabohs is a writer, poet and dramatist. - 63. Otis Redding
Otis Redding, hailed as the King of Soul, was a... - 64. Otto Penzler
Otto Penzler, Editor of Mystery Fiction - 65. Ousmane K. Power-Greene
Ousmane K. Power-Greene, Africana Studies Chair at Clark University, is... - 66. Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène (1923-2007) was a renowned Senegalese director, producer, and... - 67. Owen O. Daniels
- 68. Oyinkan Braithwaite
Oyinkan Braithwaite, a Kingston University graduate in Creative Writing and...