Stars such as Denise Lewis, Beverley Knight and Meera Syal are the pride and joy of the West Midlands.
Their outstanding contributions and acheivements in the world of sport and entertianment are known worldwide, making them fitting role models for our next generation of local heroes.
Black Hall of Fame
Music - From the legends of Steel Pulse and Jazz musician Andy Hamilton, to the divas of the R'n'B world Beverley Knight and Jamelia.
Sport - From Olympic Gold medalist Denise Lewis and top athlete Daniel Caines, to Kick Boxing champion 'Flash Gill'.
Entertainment - From the award winning actress and writer Meera Syal to Black Country funny man Lenny Henry.
Vote for your favourite...
As part of Black History Month 2003 the BBC Birmingham website asked readers to vote for who they thought was the greatest black sports, music or TV personality to come out of Birmingham and the Black Country.
Who do you think is the greatest black sports, music or TV personality to come out of Birmingham and the Black Country.
