This is a list of notable Bahamian Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants.
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List
- Wendy Coakley-Thompson, writer[1]
- Tee Corinne, artist and gay right activist
- James Weldon Johnson, author, composer and educator [2]
- J. Rosamond Johnson, musician, composer and performer [2]
- Lenny Kravitz, musician[3]
- Sidney Poitier, actor[4]
- Al Roker, meteorologist and television personality[5]
- Roxie Roker, actress[3]
- Esther Rolle, actress[6]
- Persia White, actress and singer
- Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, mixed-martial artist
- Shakara Ledard, Model
References
- ^ "Wendy Coakley-Thompson, Ph.D." Page One Lit. Accessed July 19, 2007.
- ^ a b 1880 U.S. Census, population schedule, Election Dist. No. 7, Duval County, Florida, Enumeration District [ED] 31, Sheet 23, dwelling 251, household 286, James Johnson household; National Archives mircofilm publication T9, roll 156; digital image, http://www.ancestry.com (accessed 31 Dec 2007)
- ^ a b "Roxie Roker, actress and more!" African American Registry. Accessed July 19, 2007.
- ^ "Sidney Poitier." All About Oscar. Accessed July 19, 2007.
- ^ ["Al Roker's Family Reunion." Food Network, 2000.]
- ^ Porter, Darwin. "Introduction to Little Exuma." Frommers. Accessed July 19, 2007.
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