Literature
| Name | Class year | Notability | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerone Bennett, Jr. | 1949 | Senior editor for the Johnson Publishing Group (JET, Ebony); author Before the Mayflower | |
| Sanford Biggers | 1993 | Artist, Professor Columbia University School of the Arts | |
| Thomas Dent | 1952 | writer and poet; author Magnolia Street | |
| Jefferson Grisby | 1938 | author, artist; NAACP Man of the Year Award; first African American to publish a book for collegiate art teachers | |
| Miles Marshall Lewis | 1993 | Pop culture critic, essayist, and author |
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