Judges
African American Idol
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Meet the African American Idol Judges. They choose a group of finalists who go the finals held at the Apollo Theater on July 4th.

Rufus Knox
Rufus Knox (Michael Colyar)
A highly opinionated and socially misguided barbershop owner for 30 years. Rufus has played a part, however small, in most major black events thru the years. He was in the crowd for the Watts Riots, he even tossed a few bricks in the LA riots and cut flattop styles for the troops in the Million Man March.

Brandi
Brandi (Caroline Fogarty)
A Caucasian woman who believes in every sense that she is "black". Critically acclaimed for her award winning poem, "I feel black" and empowerment series, "How to be black while still looking white". Herman Timmons


Herman Timmons (Ian Clark)
Former teen talk show host and author of the best selling book, "That baby ain't mine"
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