Hall of Fame Past Inductees

1986   -   Leontyne Price, Central State University

1987   -   Lionel Richie, Tuskegee University

1988   -   Phylicia Rashad, Howard University

1989   -   Jack “The Rapper” Gibson, Lincoln University of Missouri

1990   -   John T. Biggers, Hampton University

1991   -   Dr. William Taylor, Virginia State University

1991   -   Tim Reid, Norfolk State University

1992   -   Olivia Ward, Bowie State University

1993   -   Robert DoQui, Langston University

1994   -   Roscoe Lee Brown, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

1995   -   Dr. Tommie Stewart, Jackson State University

1996   -   Oprah Winfrey , Tennessee State University

1997   -   Dr. Rosalyn A. Walker, Hampton University

1998   -   Dr. Della B.T. Hardman, West Virginia State College

1998   -   JoMarie Payton, Albany State University

1999   -   Debbie Allen, Howard University

1999   -   Robert “Bob” Thompson, West Virginia State University

2000   -   Kenny Leon, Clark Atlanta University

2001   -   Joe Torry, Lincoln University of Missouri

2002   -   Nancy Wilson, Central State University

2003   -   Leo Twiggs, Claflin University

2003   -   Dr. Bobby Jones, Tennessee State University

2005   -   Emmanuel Lewis, Clark Atlanta University

2006   -   Irma Dolores Player Hall , Texas College

2006   -   Lynn Whitfield, Howard University

1986   -   Eddie Robinson, Grambling State University

1987   -   Willis Reed, Grambling State University

1988   -   Walter Payton, Jackson State University

1989   -   Louis Brock, Southern University

1990   -   John Stallworth, Alabama A & M University

1991   -   Harry Carson , South Carolina State University

1992   -   Dr. Leroy Walker, Benedict College

1993   -   Willie Davenport, Southern University

1994   -   Dr. James Frank, Lincoln University of Missouri

1995   -   Ralph Boston , Tennessee State University

1996   -   Alice Coachman Davis , Albany State University

1996   -   Edwin Moses, Morehouse College

1997   -   William J. Robinson, West Virginia State University

1998   -   L.J. “Stan” Lomax, Fort Valley State University

1999   -   Steve Wilson, Howard University

2001   -   Marques Haynes, Langston University

2003   -   Hiawatha Knight, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

2004   -   Doug Williams, Grambling State University

2005   -   Wyomia Tyus, Tennessee State University

2006   -   Elvin Lamont Bethea, North Carolina A & T University

2007   -   April Holmes, Norfolk State University

1986   -   Herman J. Russell, Tuskegee University

1987   -   Earl G. Graves, Morgan State University

1988   -   Carl Ware, Clark Atlanta University

1989   -   Joshua I. Smith, Central State University

1990   -   Harlow Fullwood, Jr., Virginia Union University

1991   -   Jesse Hill, Jr., Lincoln University of Missouri

1992   -   Daniel Kennon, Jr., Talladega College

1992   -   E. J. “Jay” Williams, St. Paul ’s College

1993   -   Willie E. Gary, Shaw University

1994   -   William Cox , Alabama State University

1995   -   Joe Dudley , North Carolina A & T University

1996   -   Gerald Williams, Lane College

1997   -   Roy Terry & Rudolph Terry, Morehouse College

1998   -   Dr. Samuels Metters, Prairie View A & M

1999   -   Donald Sowell, Alcorn State University

2000   -   Dr. Thomas Boston, West Virginia State College

2002   -   Gregory Baranco, Southern University

2003   -   James F. Garrett, North Carolina A & T University

2004   -   Charles B. Gary , Claflin University

2004   -   Jeffrey E. Thompson, University of the District of Columbia

2005   -   Tom Joyner, Tuskegee University

2006   -   Alexis M. Herman, Xavier University

2006   -   Gerald B. Smith, Texas Southern University

2007   -   Ernest Hodge, Norfolk State University

2007   -   Donna James , North Carolina A & T University

1986   -   Martin Luther King, Jr., Morehouse College

1987   -   Ashley H. Cooke, Jr., Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

1988   -   Geraldine Henderson, Fayetteville State University

1989   -   Rev. Dr. Joseph Jackson, Jackson State University

1990   -   Frances Delee Taylor , Claflin College

1991   -   Thelma Parks, Langston University

1992   -   Xernona Clayton , Tennessee State University

1993   -   Rev. Leon Sullivan, West Virginia State College

1994   -   Charles Barlow, Morris Brown College

1995   -   Rev. Dr. Cecil Murray, Florida A & M University

1996   -   Theodore Blunt, Winston-Salem State University

1997   -   Lyda Hannan, Fort Valley State University

1998   -   Ollie W. Gates, Lincoln University of Missouri

1999   -   Dr. Joseph Lowery, Knoxville College

2000   -   George Dillard, Langston University

2001   -   Dr. Reatha King, Clark Atlanta University

2002   -   George H. Andrews, Alabama State University

2003   -   Hon. Myron Lowry, LeMoyne-Owen College

2004   -   Clemmie B. Hatchett, Claflin University

2005   -   Dr. Fredrick D. Reese, Jr., Alabama State University

2006   -   Royall M. Mack, Sr., North Carolina A & T University

2007   -   Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker , Virginia Union University

1986   -   Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, Morehouse College

1987   -   Dr. Mary Hatwood Futrell, Virginia State University

1988   -   Dr. Henry Cheaney, Kentucky State University

1989   -   Dr. Joseph B. Johnson, Grambling State University

1990   -   Dr. Clinita Arnsby Ford, Lincoln University of Missouri

1990   -   Dr. Maceo Nance, Jr., Langston University

1991   -   Dr. Earl W. Rand, Jarvis Christian College

1992   -   Dr. Norman C. Frances, Xavier University

1992   -   Dr. Frederick Humphries, Florida A & M University

1993   -   Dr. William Harvey, Talladega College

1994   -   Dr. Robert Albright, Lincoln University or Pennsylvania

1995   -   Dr. Arthur Bacon, Talladega College

1996   -   Dr. Sebetha Jenkins, Jackson State University

1997   -   Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy, Johnson C. Smith University

1998   -   Dr. William W. Sutton, Mississippi Valley State University

1999   -   Dr. Shirley Turnage, Elizabeth City State University

2000   -   Dr. Henry Ponder, Langston University

2001   -   Dr. Roderick Paige, Jackson State University

2002   -   Dr. Wilma Roscoe, Livingstone College

2003   -   Dr. Shirley Knox-Benton, Huston - Tillotson College

2004   -   Dr. Johnetta B. Cole, Fisk University

2005   -   Dr. Oswald P. Bronson, Bethune-Cookman College

2006   -   Dr. Larry L. Earvin, Clark Atlanta University

2007   -   Dr. Benjamin Payton, South Carolina State University

2003   -   Bishop Eddie L. Long, North Carolina Central University

2004   -   Rev. Dr. Floyd Flake, Wilberforce University

2005   -   Bishop T. D Jakes, West Virginia State University

2006   -   Rev. Dr. William Flippin, Sr., Fisk University

2007   -   Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley, Tennessee State University

1986   -   Hon. Thurgood Marshall, Howard University

1987   -   Hon. Maynard Jackson, Morehouse College

1988   -   Hon. Earnest Finney, Jr., Claflin University

1989   -   Hon. Barbara Jordan, Texas Southern University

1990   -   Hon. Calvin Smyre, Fort Valley State University

1991   -   Hon. William Jefferson, Southern University

1992   -   Hon. John Lewis, Fisk University

1993   -   Hon. Andrew Young, Howard University

1994   -   Hon. L. Douglas Wilder, Virginia Union University

1995   -   Hon. Kweisi Mfume, Morgan State University

1995   -   Alvin O. Chambliss, Jr., Jackson State University

1996   -   Donald Hollowell, Lane College

1997   -   Hon. Eva Clayton, Johnson C. Smith University

1998   -   Col. Ora J. Williams, Alcorn State University

1999   -   Hon. John F. Knight, Jr., Alabama State University

2000   -   Hon. Michael Thurmond, Paine College

2000   -   Hon. Jesse White, Alabama State University

2001   -   Jacquelyn Barrett, Clark Atlanta University

2002   -   Hon. Clarence Cooper, Clark Atlanta University

2003   -   Hon. Willie Earl Lockette, fort Valley State University

2004   -   Reuben V. Anderson, Tougaloo College

2005   -   Hon. Joyce London Alexander, Howard University

2005   -   Hon. James E. Clyburn, South Carolina State University

2006   -   Hon. Shirley Franklin, Howard University

2006   -   Hon. Matthew E. Perry, Jr., South Carolina State University

2007   -   Hon. Johnny Ford, Knoxville College

1986   -   Dr. George Debnam, Shaw University

1987   -   Dr. Edith Irby Jones, Knoxville College

1988   -   Dr. LaSalle Lefall, Jr., Florida A & M University

1989   -   Dr. Louis Sullivan, Morehouse College

1990   -   Dr. Ezra C. Davidson, Jr., Meharry Medical College

1991   -   Dr. Frank S. Royal, Virginia Union

1992   -   Dr. Bettye Davis-Lewis, Prairie View A & M University

1993   -   Dr. Jocelyne Elders, Philander Smith College

1994   -   Dr. Dorothy Bennett, Bennett College

1995   -   Dr. Edward Cooper, Lincoln University

1997   -   Dr. George H. Rawls, Florida A & M University

1998   -   Dr. James R. Gavin, III, Livingstone College

2000   -   Dr. David Satcher, Morehouse College

2001   -   Dr. Diane Adams, Howard University

2002   -   Dr. Yvonne Thompson Maddox, Virginia Union University

2003   -   Dr. Jesse Belmont Barber, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

2004   -   Dr. Levi Watkins, Tennessee State University

2005   -   Dr. Charlie Bridges, Alcorn State University

2006   -   Dr. Dwight D. Perry, Jr., North Carolina Central University

2007   -   Dr. Alvin H. Crawford, Tennessee State University

1986   -   Dr. Julian Earls, Norfolk State University

1987   -   Dr. Ronald E. McNair, North Carolina A T & T University

1989   -   Dr. Samuel P. Massie, Fisk University

1990   -   Dr. Beny J. Primm, West Virginia State University

1991   -   Dr. Hattie Carwell, Bennett College

1992   -   Dr. Walter Roberts, Mississippi Valley State University

1993   -   Dr. Jennie Patrick, Tuskegee University

1994   -   Dr. Lilia Abron, LeMoyne-Owen College

1995   -   Col. Willie L. Frazier, Claflin University

1996   -   Dr. James Harris, Huston-Tillotson College

1997   -   Dr. Joseph B. Morris, Howard University

1998   -   Robert Benjamin Lee, III, Norfolk State University

1999   -   Dr. James Letton, Kentucky State University

2000   -   Katherine Coleman Johnson, West Virginia State University

2001   -   Dr. Luther S. Williams, Miles College

2003   -   Dr. Keith Norris, Howard University

2007   -   Dr. Roosevelt Calbert, Jackson State University

1992   -   Dr. Mable Parker McLean-Barber Scotia College

1993   -   Dr. William A. McMillan, Sr.-Johnson C. Smith University

1993   -   Dr. John A. Peoples, Jr.

1994   -   Dr. Walter Washington-Tougaloo College

1995   -   Montford Irvin-Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

1995   -   Dr. Samuel Myers-Morgan State University

1995   -   Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., Fort Valley State University

1996   -   Hon. Parren Mitchell, Morgan State University

1996   -   Edward Stanley Temple , Tennessee State University

1996   -   Donald C. Wade, Southern University

1997   -   Lt. Julius W. Becton, Jr., Prairie View A & M University

1997   -   Hon. Damon J. Keith, West Virginia State University

1998   -   Dr. Samuel Dubois Cook, Morehouse College

1998   -   Elder Lee A. Paschal, Oakwood College

1999   -   Earl Lloyd , West Virginia State College

1999   -   John Morton, Lane College

2000   -   Dr. Clifford Baker, Alabama State University

2001   -   William “Buddy” Blakey, Knoxville College

2002   -   Azie Taylor Morton, Huston-Tillotson College

2002   -   Ozell Sutton, Philander Smith College

2002   -   Opal Smith, Prairie View A & M University

2003   -   Billye Aaron , Texas College

2003   -   Lerone Bennett, Jr., Morehouse College

2003   -   Fred Gray , Alabama State University

2004   -   Dr. Nathan Hare, Langston University

2004   -   Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, Alabama State University

2004   -   Thomas N. Todd, Southern University

2005   -   Rev. Jesse Jackson, North Carolina A & T University

2005   -   Dr. Sybil C. Mobley, Bishop College

2005   -   Hon. Lawrence Wilder, Virginia Union University

2006   -   Dr. John Hope Franklin, Fisk University

2006   -   John W. Mack, Clark Atlanta University

2006   -   Anthony Viaer, Huston-Tillotson University

2007   -   Dr. Elridge W. McMillan, Clark Atlanta University

2007   -   Benjamin S. Ruffin, North Carolina Central University

2007   -   Percy E. Sutton, Tuskegee University