Local

Robert Cole
An Architect, developer of the most striking building and sites in Buffalo.

Arthur O. Eve
Assembly Member for Years.  Created many foundations in the black community.

Frank Mesiah
President of NAACP, Very Active Community Leader for Black Awareness and development

Larry D. James
Programmer who brought the Internet to Buffalo for small businesses and personal users.

National

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A brilliant man who saw that Blacks and Whites were treated different.  He spent and dedicated his life to making a change.  He said, "I have a dream..."

Muhammad Ali
A very outspoken Athlete.  One of the first black athletes to actually gain financial benefit for his ability (over his white managers and promoters).

Olympics Winner.  World's Heavy Weight Winner with 19 successful title Defenses.