Sequoyah, inventor - created the Cherokee syllabary despite the enormous challenge this presented and dramatically improved literacy among his peoples
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Aretha Franklin, singer/songwriter - has numerous awards and is considered one of the greatest singers of all time
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William James Morrison, dentist/inventor - invented many things including, ironically considering his profession, cotton candy
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Tina Turner, singer/dancer/actress/author - popular entertainer
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Morgan Freeman, actor/producer - popular entertainer
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Isaac Hayes, actor/singer/songwriter/producer - and the voice of Chef, of course
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Bettie Page, model - noted as "the Queen of the Pinups"
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Christina Hendricks, actress - popular entertainer
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David "Davy" Crockett, U.S. representative/soldier/politician/folk hero - became an American legend after his death defending the Alamo. Although officially born in North Carolina, that county now res
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Quentin Tarantino, actor/screenwriter/director/producer - popular filmmaker
