Notable Alumni of Norfolk State University

Randall Robinson 1941–2023

Lawyer and activist, founder of TransAfrica

Also attended: Harvard University, Virginia Union University

Sibling: Max Robinson (Oberlin College, Virginia Union University)

Lamont Bagby 1976–

Democratic member of Virginia House of Delegates

Also attended: Virginia Commonwealth University

Andrew Warren 1967–

Former CIA station chief in Algiers

Pat Spearman 1955–

Nevada state senator and cleric

Also attended: Walden University

Yvonne B. Miller 1934–2012

First African-American woman in both Virginia legislative houses

Also attended: Columbia University in the City of New York, Teachers College at Columbia University, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Lionell Spruill 1946–

Virginia politician

Also attended: California Miramar University

Evelyn J. Fields 1949–

First woman and African American to head NOAA Corps

Attended until 1971

Dionne Price

Statistician, first African-American ASA president

Also attended: Emory University

J. B. Smoove 1965–

Comedian, actor and writer

Tim Reid 1944–

Actor and director, known for WKRP in Cincinnati

Spouse: Daphne Maxwell Reid (Northwestern University)

Karen Briggs 1963–

Violinist known as the "Lady in Red"

Denise Dowse 1958–2022

Actress and director

Bachelor of Arts

Future Man 1957–

Musician and inventor, Flecktones member

Nathan McCall 1955–

Author and journalist

Jamie Broadnax 1980–

Film critic and founder of Black Girl Nerds

Chris Brown 1978–

Bahamian 400m sprinter

Debbie Dunn 1978–

Jamaican-born American 400 metres sprinter

Brian Lewis 1974–

Gold medalist in 4x100m relay at 2000 Olympics

Kyle O'Quinn 1990–

Former professional basketball player

Steve Riddick 1951–

1976 Olympic 4x100m relay gold medalist

Martha Bissah 1997–

Ghanaian runner, 2014 Youth Olympics 800m champion

Al Beard 1942–

Retired basketball player

Ray Epps 1956–

Former professional basketball player

Luther Lindsay 1924–1972

Early major African American professional wrestler

Also attended: Hampton University