Arts and Entertainment:
* Debbie Allen: Award-winning actress, dancer, choreographer, director, and producer. She is best known for her roles in "Fame" and "Grey's Anatomy."
* Gil Scott-Heron: Poet, musician, and activist who was known for his politically charged spoken-word performances.
* Maya Angelou: Poet, author, and activist. Though she did not graduate from Morgan State, she attended the university for a short period.
* Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Renowned scholar, author, and host of the PBS series "Finding Your Roots."
* Wayne Brady: Emmy-winning comedian and actor. He is known for his work on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "Let's Make a Deal."
Politics and Law:
* Kweisi Mfume: Former Congressman, NAACP President, and Mayor of Baltimore.
* Carl Stokes: First African American Mayor of a major U.S. city (Cleveland, Ohio).
* Clarence Thomas: Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
* Donna Brazile: Democratic political strategist, commentator, and author.
Business and Science:
* Dr. Michael Eric Dyson: Renowned author, sociologist, and public intellectual.
* Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice: President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine.
* Dr. William C. Richardson: Former CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System.
Sports:
* Earl Lloyd: First African American player in the NBA.
* Clifton "Cliff" Dixon: First African American player in the NFL.
* Dr. Henry Aaron: Former NFL player and current college coach.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it represents a diverse group of individuals who have achieved success in a variety of fields. Morgan State University has a legacy of producing influential leaders and innovators who have made significant contributions to society.