Home • News One Black Man's Tribute to Jackie Robinson The second annual We Are Black History campaign gives dynamic tribute to African American male icons. By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020 01 Anslem Rocque as Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson is portrayed by our Digital Content Director, Anslem Samuel Rocque. Jerome Shaw 02 Cory Townes as W.E.B. Dubois W.E.B. DuBois is portrayed by digital culture consultant Cory Townes. Jerome A. Shaw 03 Curran J. as Malcolm X. Malcolm X is portrayed by CEO of Kings Rule Together Clothing Curran J. Jerome A. Shaw 04 DeRay McKesson as Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is portrayed by black activist DeRay Mckesson. Jerome A. Shaw 05 Joshua Bennett as Frederick Douglas Frederick Douglass is portrayed by writer and arts educator Joshua Bennett. Jerome A. Shaw 06 Kazeem Famuyide as Richard Wright Richard Wright is portrayed by ‘The Stashed’ Editor-in-Chief and Founder Kazeem Famuyide. Jerome A. Shaw 07 Reggie Ossé as Paul Robeson Paul Robeson is portrayed by “The Combat Jack Show” star Reggie Ossé. Jerome A. Shaw Article continues after video. 08 Jared Lowe a Langston Hughes Langston Hughes is portrayed as The Lowe Factor Founder Jared Michael Lowe. Jerome Shaw WHERE BLACK CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS MEET Sign up for ESSENCE Newsletters to see more of Black Women’s Boundlessness Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Subscribe Now By clicking Subscribe Now, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thank you for subscribing to the ESSENCE newsletter. You'll receive a welcome email shortly. Check out our other newsletters and get more of your favorite ESSENCE content delivered to your Inbox each week. Please select at least one option. ESSENCE Daily: The best in Black celeb news, love, style, advice, and issues that matter to you! Beauty-Verse: All things Black beauty. Our editors give you the lowdown on everything you need to maintain your mane and melanin. Living Well: Health, wellness and self-love is a journey. Our editors provide guidance and inspiration to help you live your best life. Wealth Wisdom: A boss woman's guide to succeeding at work, money and career. All-Access: Exclusive offers and special event invitations from ESSENCE and our partners. ESSENCE Festival: Keep up to date on the latest ESSENCE Festival news. Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Confirm email is required. Email did not match. Update Subscription By clicking Update Subscription, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Shopbop JW Anderson Rectangle Sunglasses SHOP NOW Top Product. Net-A-Porter Miu Miu Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses SHOP NOW Nordstrom Gucci Oval Sunglasses SHOP NOW Bohten Bohten Manyara Chalbi Sun SHOP NOW Coco & Breezy Coco & Breezy Flower SHOP NOW Chimi Chimi The Colton SHOP NOW Akila Akila Polaris SHOP NOW Jimmy Fairly Jimmy Fairly The Emmy SHOP NOW 09 Behind the Scenes Anslem gets into character and shaves his beard. Style Influencers Group 10 Behind the Scenes DeRay Mckesson and Reggie Ossé strike a pose between photo shoots. Style Influencers Group 11 Behind the Scenes African Pride products helped create specific hair looks for the male models. Style Influencers Group Read More Fashion Off-White's Experimental FW25 Show Delved Into The Idea Of U... Entertainment WATCH: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer For Quirky New Comedy, ‘G... Lifestyle Meet All Of Shaquille O'Neal's Kids Lifestyle Sex Talk: Exploring The Kink – It’s Okay To Have “Nast... Shop Meet The Black Entrepreneurs Transforming Your Fragrance Rou...