Influential Black Figures

Images of influential Black figures in contemporary society, showcasing their presence at major events and premieres.

Highest 2 Lowest , Photocall in Cannes, 19.05.2025 Cannes, Frankreich - 19.5.2024: Denzel Washington während des Photocalls zu - Highest 2 Lowest - während der 78. Internationalen Filmfestspiele von Cannes. Die Filmfestspiele finden vom 13. bis 24. Mai 2025 statt. Cannes Palais des Festivals et des Cong Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur Frankreich *** Highest 2 Lowest , Photocall in Cannes, 19 05 2025 Cannes, France 19 5 2024 Denzel Washington during the photocall for Highest 2 Lowest during the 78 Cannes International Film Festival The film festival takes place from May 13 to 24, 2025 Cannes Palais des Festivals et des Cong Provence Alpes Cote d Azur France Copyright: xChristianxEnderx

Reverend Ralph David Abernathy, American civil rights activist and Baptist minister, head and shoulders portrait as President of Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Bernard Gotfryd, 1970's

Morgan Freeman at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Lioness' Season 2 held at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood, USA on October 23, 2024., Hollywood, California, USA, North America

Jay Z at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Book of Clarence' held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, USA on January 5, 2024., Los Angeles, California, USA, North America

Stevie Wonder at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Sing' held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA on December 3, 2016

Jay-Z at the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Book of Clarence' held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, USA on January 5, 2024., Los Angeles, California, USA, North America

Highest 2 Lowest , Photocall in Cannes, 19.05.2025 Cannes, Frankreich - 19.5.2024: Denzel Washington während des Photocalls zu - Highest 2 Lowest - während der 78. Internationalen Filmfestspiele von Cannes. Die Filmfestspiele finden vom 13. bis 24. Mai 2025 statt. Cannes Palais des Festivals et des Cong Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur Frankreich *** Highest 2 Lowest , Photocall in Cannes, 19 05 2025 Cannes, France 19 5 2024 Denzel Washington during the photocall for Highest 2 Lowest during the 78 Cannes International Film Festival The film festival takes place from May 13 to 24, 2025 Cannes Palais des Festivals et des Cong Provence Alpes Cote d Azur France Copyright: xChristianxEnderx

JAMIE FOXX in DREAMGIRLS (2006), directed by BILL CONDON.

Bill Cosby Comedian and Actor (b.1937)

Jay Z at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Book of Clarence' held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, USA on January 5, 2024., Los Angeles, California, USA, North America

DICK GREGORY in THE HOT CHICK (2002), directed by TOM BRADY.

Portrait of an older African-American man in a suit.

MORGAN FREEMAN in TRANSCENDENCE (2014), directed by WALLY PFISTER.

Danny Glover at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Shooter' held at the Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, USA on March 8, 2007. Westwood, CA, US

MORGAN FREEMAN.

03/04/2007; Cine Alexandra, Barcelona, Morgan Freeman y el director Brad Silberling en la Premiere Europea del film "Dame 10 razones" - "10 items or less".

USA, Louisiana, New Orleans, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Close-up of Grammy award singer Al Jerreau.

Clarenced Thomas at his confirmation hearings to be a justice on the Supreme Court in September 1991

Andrew Young, US ambassador to the United Nations attends conference in Geneva BB 1

MORGAN FREEMAN in KISS THE GIRLS (1997), directed by GARY FLEDER.

MORGAN FREEMAN in BRUCE ALMIGHTY (2003), directed by TOM SHADYAC.

EDDIE MURPHY.

Samuel L. Jackson at the 94th Annual Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, USA on March 27, 2022

Gene Upshaw, head of the National Football League players Association.

Jesse Jackson (born October 8, 1941) ,an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1984 and 1988. He served as shadow senator for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997.

Bill Cosby Comedian and Actor (b.1937)

Bill Cosby Comedian and Actor (b.1937)

DON CHEADLE in BLACK MONDAY (2019), directed by TIFFANY JOHNSON and PAYMAN BENZ.

SAMUEL L. JACKSON in THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT (1996), directed by RENNY HARLIN.

TONY TODD in HOLLYWOOD DREAMS & NIGHTMARES: THE ROBERT ENGLUND STORY (2022), directed by GARY SMART and CHRIS GRIFFITHS.

Jay Z at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Book of Clarence' held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, USA on January 5, 2024., Los Angeles, California, USA, North America

Spike Lee at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 3rd Annual Patron Of The Artists Awards held at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills, USA on November 8, 2018. Beverly Hills, California, USA, North America

HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 10, 2011: Tracy Morgan at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Rio' held at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, USA on April 10, 2011. Hollywood, California, USA, North America

SAMUEL L. JACKSON in AMOS & ANDREW (1993), directed by E. MAX FRYE.

SIDNEY POITIER in LITTLE NIKITA (1988), directed by RICHARD BENJAMIN.

KHRIS DAVIS in BIG GEORGE FOREMAN (2023), directed by GEORGE TILLMAN JR.

Raymond St. Jacques, Head and Shoulders Portrait for the Film, "Change of Mind", Cinerama Releasing Corp., 1969

U.S. Congressman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY)

Portrait of a man wearing sunglasses and smiling

CUBA GOODING JR. in GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY-TV (2009), directed by THOMAS CARTER.

Samuel L. Jackson at the World premiere of 'Spider-Man Far From Home' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, USA on June 26, 2019

LEANDRO MBOMIO (ESCULTOR).

03 / 04 / 2007; Cine Alexandra, Barcelona, Morgan Freeman y el director Brad Silberling en la Premiere Europea del film "Dame 10 razones"-"10 items or less".

Clarence Thomas working at the Department of Education in 1982

King Mswati III of Swaziland. 27 October 1993

DEREK LUKE in ANTWONE FISHER (2002), directed by DENZEL WASHINGTON.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2004: Morgan Freeman at the 10th Anniversary Screening of 'The Shawshank Redemption' held at the AMPAS in Beverly Hills, USA on September 23, 2004. Beverly Hills, California, USA, North America

DENZEL WASHINGTON in MALCOLM X (1992), directed by SPIKE LEE.

Sammy Davis Jr. 1925-1990. American singer, musician, dancer, actor. Pictured here in his office. 1963

Morgan Freeman at the Los Angeles premiere of Transcendence held at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood on April 10, 2014

LAURENCE FISHBURNE in THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL (2022), directed by PAUL FEIG.

Danny Glover at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Shooter' held at the Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, USA on March 8, 2007. Westwood, CA, US

Ruhr area. Event Krefeld Appeal of the Peace Movement ca. 1982-4. Randell Forsberg

Buddy Guy plays guitar and sings at the MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL - CALIFORNIA

Desmond Mpilo Tutu (born 1931); South African Anglican cleric and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. He was the Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986 and then the Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996.

Eddie Murphy Beverly Hills Cop

Anefo photo collection. Black Panther. Albert Howard (USA) arrives at Schiphol. January 15, 1970. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

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1980s PORTRAIT SMILING AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN WEARING BUSINESS SUIT AND TIE LOOKING AT CAMERA

Danny Trejo at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Storks' held at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, USA on September 17, 2016., Westwood, California, USA, North America

Samuel L. Jackson at the World premiere of 'Captain Marvel' held at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, USA on March 4, 2019., Hollywood, California, USA, North America

color portrait of John Lee Hooker at table facing camera left

BERNIE MAC in HEAD OF THE STATE (2003), directed by CHRIS ROCK.

German pop singer Roberto Blanco visiting Magdeburg in his caravan, German pop singer Roberto Blanco visiting Magdeburg in his caravan

Nicolas Sarkozy (born 28 January 1955) French politician who served as President of France from 16 May 2007 until 15 May 2012.

"Ted ""Double Duty"" Radcliffe, at 103, a famous pitcher and catcher in the Negro League sits by his apartment window in Chicago Illinois. Two weeks earlier he threw out the first pitch at the Washington Capitals game in Washington D.C."

Warren Douglas Georgetown, Guyana

Malcolm X waiting at Martin Luther King Press Conference, Head and Shoulders Portrait, Marion S. Trikosko, March 26, 1964

Kofi Annan

SPIKE LEE.

Mike Tyson promotes the Blu-ray and DVD 'Tyson' held at the Borders in Hollywood, USA on August 18, 2009

COURTNEY B. VANCE in THE PREACHER'S WIFE (1996), directed by PENNY MARSHALL.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas speaks to a conference to celebrate Black Colleges and Universities Week in Washington, DC on September 9, 2008.

Martin Luther King at a press conference in Washington, D.C. on March 26, 1964. - (BSLOC_2015_1_97)

Malcolm X by Isy Ochoa, 2003, born.1961

08 / 10 / 2007; SITGES 07-Presentación de 'The girl next door'. GREGORY WILSON.

African-American novelist James Baldwin.

Quincy Jones Quincy Jones at the Michael Jackson Hand And Footprint Ceremony held at the Grauman s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, USA on January 26, 2012. Copyright: xZoonar.com/Lumeimages.comx 21772970

Samuel L. Jackson at the World premiere of 'Spider-Man Far From Home' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, USA on June 26, 2019

1970S Smiling African American Man Businessman With Long Sideburns

Quincy Jones at the Michael Jackson Hand And Footprint Ceremony held at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, USA on January 26, 2012

Martin Luther King III India NO MR 18-Febryary-2009 Copyright: xHemangixNakwe/DinodiaxPhotox

Vernon Jordan, was an African American lawyer, June 15, 1967. He was director of the Southern Regional Council for the Voter Education Project from 1964-68. - (BSLOC_2015_1_92)

Tito Jackson and Jackie Jackson at the Michael Jackson Hand And Footprint Ceremony held at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, USA on January 26, 2012

ISAAC HAYES.

Mike Tyson photographed in his Las Vegas home.

Count Basie. Caricatura.

1970s SMILING AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESS MAN LOOKING AT CAMERA WEARING SUIT AND TIE

MORGAN FREEMAN in THE POISON ROSE (2019), directed by GEORGE GALLO and FRANCESCO CINQUEMANI.

Anwar Sadat and Ezer Weizman during the Camp David Summit circa 09/10/1978.

Local businessman, Muni Ki Reti, sometimes known as Lakshman Jhula,Rishikesh area, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India

Mohamed siad barre and albert gongo, 70's

Marvin Hagler, 80's

AYOMIDE ADEGUN in CONTINENTAL, THE: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK (2023), directed by ALBERT HUGHES.

Randy Jackson Randy Jackson at the 2005 World Children s Day at the Ronald McDonald House in Los Angeles, USA on November 15, 2005. Copyright: xZoonar.com/Lumeimages.comx 21807681

MOHAMED NANGURAI in LOST IN AFRICA (1994).

Andrew Young, Shirley Chisholm, and Jesse Jackson in Atlanta, Georgia, July 1988.

Al Sharpton Trayvon Martin Ralley

King Mswati III of Swaziland. 3 November 1991

Smokey Robinson at the Michael Jackson Hand And Footprint Ceremony held at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, USA on January 26, 2012

Kwame Nkrumah, 1909 - 1972. leader of Ghana and its predecessor state, the Gold Coast, from 1951 to 1966.

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