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Grace Gibson

May 12, 2018, 10:18 am
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Grace Gibson – “Black Nativity” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Apollo Theater – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 2, 1991

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*African-American, Louisiana Creole [African, French, possibly other], Cherokee Native American (mother)

Grace Gibson is an American actress. She is known for her roles in Black Nativity (2013), All Eyez on Me (2017) and Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G. (2018).

She is the daughter of actress Lynn Whitfield and English film director Brian Gibson.

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Tyler James Williams

May 13, 2018, 7:57 pm
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Tyler James Williams – SAG-AFTRA Foundation Patron of the Artists Awards 2017 – Arrivals – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N Santa Monica Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Westchester County, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 9, 1992

Ethnicity: African-American

Tyler James Williams is an American actor, hip hop recording artist, martial artist, musician, music video director, film director, and graphic designer. He is known for starring in the series Everybody Hates Chris.

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Chance the Rapper

May 13, 2018, 8:11 pm
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Chance the Rapper – 2017 BET Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Chancelor Jonathan Bennett

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 16, 1993

Ethnicity: African-American

Chance the Rapper is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, philanthropist, and record producer.

Chance is the son of Lisa and Ken Bennett. His brother is rapper Taylor Bennett. Chance has a daughter with his partner, Kirsten Corley.

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O. J. Simpson

May 15, 2018, 6:29 pm
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Birth Name: Orenthal James Simpson

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 9, 1947

Ethnicity: African-American

O. J. Simpson is an American National Football League (NFL) player (running back), broadcaster, actor, and advertising spokesman.

He is a convicted felon. He was also tried and acquitted for the 1994 murders of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman.

O. J. is the son of Eunice (Durden) and Jimmy Lee Simpson. His father was from Arkansas and his mother was from Louisiana.

He has three children with his former wife, Marguerite L. Whitley; and two children with his former wife, the late Nicole Brown.

O. J.’s paternal grandfather’s surname was Simpson.

O. J.’s paternal grandmother was Pearlie Mae Potter (the daughter of Will Potter and Mattie Miles). Pearlie was born in Arkansas. Will was the son of Nick Potter and Flora.

O. J.’s maternal grandfather was Dennis Durden (the son of Curtis Durden and Lucinda Bayliss). Dennis was born in Louisiana. Curtis was the son of Moore Durden and Mariah/Majiah. Lucinda was the daughter of Amos Bayliss and Adaline.

O. J.’s maternal grandmother was Patsy Sewell (the daughter of Sam/Samuel Sewell and Kate/Katie Herndon). Patsy was born in Louisiana. Kate was the daughter of John Fredrick Herndon and Lou Patsy Charles.

Sources: Genealogies of O. J. Simpson – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of O. J. Simpson (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

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Nipsey Hussle

May 15, 2018, 7:16 pm
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Nipsey Hustle – “Tru 2 Music” in Concert at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles – January 13, 2012 – Nokia Theater L.A. Live – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Koi Sojer / PR Photos

Birth Name: Airmiess Joseph Asghedom

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 15, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Eritrean (father)
*African-American (mother)

Nipsey Hussle, also known as Nipsey Hu$$le, is an American rapper.

He has a son with actress and model Lauren London.

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C. J. Wallace

May 15, 2018, 7:40 pm
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Birth Name: Christopher Jordan Wallace, Jr.

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 29, 1996

Ethnicity:
*Afro-Jamaican (father)
*African-American, European (mother)

C. J. Wallace is an American actor. He is the son of the rapper The Notorious B.I.G. (born Christopher George Latore Wallace) and singer Faith Evans.

His paternal grandparents are from Jamaica. His mother is of European (her own father) and African-American (her own mother) descent.

C. J.’s paternal grandparents are Selwyn George Latore, a politician, and Voletta Wallace.

C. J.’s maternal grandparents were Richard Swain and Helene Evans, a professional singer.

In her book autobiography (Keep the Faith: A Memoir, 2008), C. J.’s mother talks about her father, stating, “I’ve heard people mumble something about him being Italian but I don’t know for sure.”

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Ryan Destiny

May 15, 2018, 7:43 pm
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Ryan Destiny – 5th Annual Nollywood African Film Critics Awards – Arrivals – Orpheum Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Ryan Destiny Irons

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 8, 1995

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*African-American, European (mother)

Ryan Destiny is an American singer and actress. She stars on the Fox TV musical drama Star, as Alexandra Crane.

Ryan is the daughter of Dawn and Deron Irons. Her father is African-American. Her mother is biracial, European and African-American

Source: https://twitter.com

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Jay Ellis

May 21, 2018, 8:08 am
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Televised Awards Dinner and Ceremony – Pasadena Conference Building, 300 East Green Street – Pasadena, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by Eugene / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Wendell Ramone Ellis, Jr.

Place of Birth: Sumter, South Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 27, 1981

Ethnicity: African-American

Jay Ellis is an American actor. He is the son of Paula and Wendell Ellis, Sr.

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Jaime Lee Kirchner

May 27, 2018, 10:26 pm
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Jaime Lee Kirchner – Fox Summer All Star Party – West Hollywood – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Germany

Date of Birth: August 23, 1981

Ethnicity:
*German (father)
*African-American (mother)

Jaime Lee Kirchner is an American actress, dancer and, singer. She was born in Germany, to a white father of German descent and a black mother. She considers herself “mixed”.

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Marcus Scribner

May 30, 2018, 6:42 pm
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Marcus Scribner – 49th NAACP Image Awards – Arrivals – Pasadena Conference Building, 300 East Green Street – Pasadena, CA, USA – Keywords: Vertical, Red Carpet Event, Portrait, Photography, Arts Culture and Entertainment, People, Celebrities, California Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Photography by Eugene / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 7, 2000

Ethnicity:
*75% African-American
*25% English

Marcus Scribner is an American actor.

Marcus is the son of Troy Scribner. Marcus’ parents are pictured here.

Marcus has stated:

Well, my mother is half-Black and my father is Black so I’m a quarter white. My grandmother is from England.

Source: http://www.teenvogue.com

 

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Marsai Martin

May 30, 2018, 6:57 pm
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Marsai Martin – 49th NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Awards Dinner and Ceremony – Pasadena Conference Building, 300 East Green Street – Pasadena, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by Eugene / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Plano, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 14, 2004

Ethnicity: African-American

Marsai Martin is an American actress.

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Dana Gourrier

May 30, 2018, 6:58 pm
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Dana Gourrier – “The Hateful Eight” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Dana Michelle Gourrier

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1979

Ethnicity: Louisiana Creole (African, French), possibly African-American

Dana Gourrier is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and musician.

Dana’s paternal grandfather was Alfred James Gourrier (the son of Alfred James Gourrier and Jennie Robichaux). Alfred was the son of Samuel Gourrier and Susie Wilkins. Jennie was the daughter of Giles Robichaux and Justine Tanner.

Dana’s paternal grandmother was Edna M. Ricard (the daughter of George Ricard and May/Mae Porche).

Source: Dana’s paternal grandfather’s family on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYPT-58Z

 

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Brian Tyree Henry

May 30, 2018, 7:14 pm
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Brian Tyree Henry – 2017 Creative Arts Emmy Awards – Day 2 – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 31, 1981-1982

Ethnicity: African-American

Brian Tyree Henry is an American actor.

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Marjean Holden

May 30, 2018, 7:23 pm
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Marjean Holden – Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo 2015 – Day 2 – “Nobility” World Premiere – Arrivals – Los Angeles Convention Center – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 Headshot – – Photo Credit: Clay Brigham / PR Photos

Birth Name: Margaret Jean Holden

Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: November 3, 1964

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*German (mother)

Marjean Holden is an American actress, author, stuntwoman, and martial artist.

Marjean is the daughter of Diana Kay (Burmester) and Oscar William Groves Holden. Marjean has a brother, Kevin, and a sister, Felisa.

Marjean’s father was African-American. Marjean’s father is also said to have had Native American ancestry. It is not clear whether this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented. Marjean’s mother has German ancestry.

Marjean’s paternal grandparents were musicians Oscar W. Holden and Leala Beatrice Coleman.

Marjean’s maternal grandfather was Reuben C. Burmester (the son of Henry Freidrich Burmester and Matie Emma Dehring). Marjean’s great-grandfather Henry was the son of German parents, Henrich/Henry Burmester and Anna Schraeder/Schroeder. Matie was also the daughter of German parents, Peter Dehning and Katherina Meyer.

Marjean’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Louise Kreimeyer (the daughter of Louie Kreimeyer and Louise/Louisa Sailer). Louie was the son of German parents, Adolf Kreimeyer and Wilhelmine Guade. Louise was the daughter of German parents, Jakob Sailer and Margaretha Weyland.

Sources: Birth record of Marjean Holden – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marjean’s father – http://www.vaildaily.com

Obituary of Marjean’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Louise (Kreimeyer) Burmester – http://www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

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Jasmine Cephas Jones

June 2, 2018, 7:47 pm
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09/17/2017 – Ron Cephas Jones, daughter Jasmine Cephas Jones, wife Kim Lesley – 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Horizontal, Celebrity, Celebrities, People, Person, Television Show, Photography, Portrait, Annual Event, Emmys, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Arriving, Attending, 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards, 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, Film Industry, Award Show, Portrait, Photography, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Appearance, Red Carpet Event, Topix, Bestof, California Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com – Contact (1-866-551-7827) – Portrait Face Count: 1

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 21, 1989

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*English (mother)

Jasmine Cephas Jones is an American actress and singer. She is the daughter of jazz singer Kim Lesley (Kim Lesley Spaughton) and actor Ron Cephas Jones. Her mother is English. Her father is American.

Jasmine’s maternal grandparents were likely Alan S. Spaughton (the son of Frederick J. Spaughton and Emily C. A. Martin) and Margaret V. Leggett.

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Sunny Hostin

June 7, 2018, 7:32 am
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Sunny Hostin – Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame 27th Anniversary Gala – Arrivals – Grand Hyatt New York, 109 E 42nd Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Lisa Holte / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Asunción Cummings

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 20, 1968

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Puerto Rican (mother)

Sunny Hostin is an American lawyer, columnist, journalist, and social commentator.

Sunny is the daughter of Rosa Beza and William Cummings. Her father is African-American. Her mother is Puerto Rican. Sunny was raised in South Bronx. Sunny is married to orthopedic surgeon Emmanuel Hostin, with whom she has two children.

A DNA test whose results Sunny displayed on her Twitter page stated that Sunny’s genetic ancestry is:

*52.2% Sub-Saharan African
——–*46.9% West African
——–*2.6% Central & South African
——–*0.2% East African
——–*2.5% Broadly Sub-Saharan African
*36.8% European
——–*22% Southern European
————*9.2% Iberian
————*1.3% Italian
————*11.5% Broadly Southern European
——–*7.1% Northwestern European
————*1.6% British & Irish
————*5.5% Broadly Northwestern European
——–*1.1% Ashkenazi Jewish
——–*6.5% Broadly European
*8.3% East Asian & Native American
——–*6.5% Native American
——–*1.3% Southeast Asian
——–*0.5% Broadly East Asian & Native American
*1.1% Middle Eastern & North African
——–*1.1% North African
——–*<0.1% Broadly Middle Eastern & North African
*1.6% Unassigned

Sunny has stated that her maternal grandfather had Sephardi Jewish ancestry. Her DNA result included Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, as well as other population matches that may be Sephardi (Broadly Southern European, North African, etc.).

Source: http://www.youtube.com

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Jake Smollett

June 7, 2018, 7:36 am
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Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 29, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, Irish (mother)

Jake Smollett is an American actor.

He is the son of Janet (Harris) and Joel Smollett. His siblings include Jojo Smollett, Jazz Smollett, Jussie Smollett, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and Jocqui Smollett, all of whom have been involved in the entertainment business.

Jake’s father, who was white, was Ashkenazi Jewish (from a family from Romania, Russia, and Poland). Jake’s mother is black.

Jake’s sister Jurnee stated in an interview that her mother has African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, and Irish ancestry.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was Peter Smollett (the son of David Smollett and Dawley/Dawlly Levy). Peter was born in New York. David was a Romanian Jewish emigrant, born in Iași, the son of Jacob Smollett and Rebecca. Dawley was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents, Charles Levy and Esty Cohen.

Jake’s paternal grandmother’s is named Molly Hirschenson.

Jake’s maternal grandparents are John Harris and Grace Smith.

Sources: Interview where Jake’s sister Jurnee mentions her background – http://www.tsdmemphis.com

Jake’s paternal grandfather, Peter Smollett, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jake’s paternal grandfather, Peter Smollett – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Jake’s paternal great-grandparents, David Smollett and Dawley/Dawlly Levy – https://www.familysearch.org

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James Francis Kelly III

June 7, 2018, 7:40 am
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Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 1, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*African-American, Native American (mother)

James Francis Kelly III is an American actor. He was born to an African-American/Native American mother and a second generation Irish-American father. James has been adopted into the Crow Nation and given his formal Indian name, Kawaysash, which means “he who does not give up.”

Photo by Prphotos

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Rome Flynn

June 8, 2018, 3:02 am
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Rome Flynn – 2016 Daytime Emmy Awards Nominees Reception – Arrivals – The Hollywood Museum, 1660 Highland Avenue – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Rome Trumain Flynn

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 25, 1991

Ethnicity: African-American, Irish, Cuban

Rome Flynn is an American actor, model, and musician.

He is married to Camia-Marie, and has a daughter.

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Damon Wayans, Jr.

June 11, 2018, 2:58 am
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Damon Wayans Jr. – “Big Hero 6” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Damon Kyle Wayans

Place of Birth: Huntington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States

Date of Birth: November 18, 1982

Ethnicity: African-American

Damon Wayans Jr. is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and writer.

Damon is the son of Lisa Marie Thorner and actor and comedian Damon Wayans, of the comedic Wayans family. His parents are both African-American.

Damon is the nephew of actors, comedians, and filmmakers Dwayne Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans, Elvira Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans.

Damon is married to Samara Saraiva. He has two children with his former partner, Aja Metoyer.

Damon’s paternal grandfather is Howell Stouten Wayans (the son of Paul Otto Wayans and Lillian Victoria Howell). Howell was born in New York. Paul was the son of Stouton Wayans and Della Johnson. Lillian was the daughter of Isaiah Howell and Ethel J. Grant.

Damon’s paternal grandmother is Elvira Alethia Green (the daughter of Ivory Garrett Green and Elvira Brown). Elvira was born in New York. Ivory was the son of Edward Powell Green and Mary Magdalene Brock. Damon’s great-grandmother Elvira was the daughter of Hooper Robert Brown and Emma J. Pleasant.

Sources: Genealogy of Damon Wayans, Jr. (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Damon’s father (through his own brother, Keenen Ivory Wayans) – http://www.pbs.org

Damon’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Mary Magdalene Brock, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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