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Vaughn, Carmen and Leroy
Leroy and Carmen Vaughn, African American parents in Englewood, became central figures in a landmark New Jersey Supreme Court case after they kept their daughter, Laurie, out of the fourth grade during the 1962 boycott of Lincoln School, which Black parents charged was racially… -
Drakeford, Jack
Jack Drakeford was one of the most influential public servants in Englewood’s modern history, a lifelong resident whose career reflected both the struggles and aspirations of the city he served for more than five decades. Born and raised in Englewood, Drakeford came of age… -
Deen. Kasseem Daoud, "Swizz Beatz"
Swizz Beatz (born Kasseem Dean in 1978) is an American music producer, rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and art collector. Emerging in the late 1990s as a key producer for the Ruff Ryders collective, he became known for creating energetic, percussion-driven beats that helped… -
Keys, Alicia
Alicia Keys (born Alicia Augello Cook in 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, producer, and actress whose blend of R&B, soul, jazz, and classical influences made her one of the most successful recording artists of the 21st century. She rose to international… -
Murphy, Eddie
Eddie Murphy (born 1961) is one of the most successful comedians and actors in American entertainment history. Rising to national prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the early 1980s, Murphy became a major box-office star through films such as 48 Hrs., Trading… -
Van Dusen, Henry Dr.
Henry Pitney (“Pit”) Van Dusen (1897–1975) was an American theologian, educator, and ecumenical leader whose career united academic theology with public moral engagement at the local, national, and international levels. Born in Philadelphia to lawyer George P. Van Dusen and…