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One Black Man's Tribute to Jackie Robinson

The second annual We Are Black History campaign gives dynamic tribute to African American male icons.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Anslem Rocque as Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson is portrayed by our Digital Content Director, Anslem Samuel Rocque.

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Cory Townes as W.E.B. Dubois

W.E.B. DuBois is portrayed by digital culture consultant Cory Townes.

One Black Man's Tribute to Jackie Robinson
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Curran J. as Malcolm X.

Malcolm X is portrayed by CEO of Kings Rule Together Clothing Curran J.

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DeRay McKesson as Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is portrayed by black activist DeRay Mckesson.

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Joshua Bennett as Frederick Douglas

Frederick Douglass is portrayed by writer and arts educator Joshua Bennett.

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Kazeem Famuyide as Richard Wright

Richard Wright is portrayed by ‘The Stashed’ Editor-in-Chief and Founder Kazeem Famuyide.

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Reggie Ossé as Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson is portrayed by “The Combat Jack Show” star Reggie Ossé.

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Jared Lowe a Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes is portrayed as The Lowe Factor Founder Jared Michael Lowe.

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Behind the Scenes

Anslem gets into character and shaves his beard.

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Behind the Scenes

DeRay Mckesson and Reggie Ossé strike a pose between photo shoots.

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Behind the Scenes

African Pride products helped create specific hair looks for the male models.

One Black Man's Tribute to Jackie Robinson
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