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Temptations’ Otis Williams Talks Music, History, and the Temps’ 60th Anniversary

Otis Williams, the founding and only surviving original member of the legendary super-group, The Temptations, joined BlackPressUSA for an exclusive live interview to discuss music and social

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Source: The Charleston Chronicle

Corporate Hands | Edufocal, Mayberry sign agreement to boost online learning

From left: Mayberry Investments Limited executive chairmen, Christopher Berry and Konrad Mark Berry, both happily sign off on the partnership with Gordon Swaby, co-founder at Edufocal, and his father, Mr Swaby, at the investor briefing on their newest venture of virtual learning last

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Lana Del Rey Seems To Think Only Lana Del Rey Has Been Targeted By Sexism In Post Referencing Beyoncé And Cardi B - Blavity

According to Del Rey, her career has "paved the way" for other women to own their agency in music and say what they

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Source: Blavity News

Motown Launches the ABC Initiative to Help Communities Navigate COVID-19 Pandemic

Today, Motown Records launched The ABC Initiative – a multi-faceted campaign focused on helping communities navigate the fundamentals of life in these unusual times by supporting food programs and gifting 25 minority-owned businesses with $800 “heritage grants” to help support their

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Source: La Focus Newspaper

Leon Spinks

Leon Spinks (born July 11, 1953) is a former American boxer who made a name for himself in the international heavyweight championship; he has an overall record of 26 wins, 17 losses as well as three draws as a professional- he made 14 of those wins via knockouts. Spinks is known to have created one

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Josh Gibson

Josh Gibson was an American Negro League professional baseball player. He was born in Buena Vista, Georgia on December 21, 1911. His father had a farm there but he moved the family to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gibson was studying to be an electrician and only attended school till the 9th grade. He

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‘Architect of Rock ‘n Roll’ Little Richard dead at 87

Characterized by his frenetic piano playing and raspy singing voice, Richard’s music also played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and

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Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus was a 20th century jazz musician whose reputation as a great bassist is matched by his influence as a great composer of what has been called orchestral jazz. He was musically trained in public schools and Christian churches in Los Angeles, where he went from trombone to cello to

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THREE MUSIC LEGENDS –

His passing followed the May 6 passing of music executive Andre Harrell, who succumbed to heart failure at age

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Source: Florida Courier

Knight, Gladys (1944– )

Gladys Maria Knight is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and humanitarian. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 28, 1944, to Sarah and Merald Knight Sr. and began singing in church as a child. At age seven, she gained minor fame after winning a performance contest on

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Glynn County Cop Seen Attempting To Tase Ahmaud Arbery Because He Saw Veins 'Popping From His Chest' - Blavity

The clip adds to the blowback law enforcement in the area has received for the delay in arresting Gregory and Travis McMichael, the two white men who have been charged with chasing down and killing

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Source: Blavity News

Brown, Ruth (1928-2006)

Known as the Queen of R&B, Ruth Brown was a rhythm and blues singer and actress who crusaded for musicians’ rights. Brown was born Portsmouth, Virginia, on January 12, 1928. After a string of unfortunate events, Brown ended up in Washington, D.C. There, important people backed her such as

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Wells, Nathaniel (1779 – 1852)

Nathaniel Wells, a former slave, plantation owner, and businessman who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries, was also the first person of African ancestry to become a High Sheriff in England. Wells was born on September 10, 1779 on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean to William

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Attorney Ben Crump responds to newly discovered text message in Ahmaud Arbery case

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump issued the following statement today in response to a newly released text message in the Ahmaud Arbery

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Source: Atlanta Daily World - Powered by Real Times Media

Little Known Black History Fact: Judge Matthew Perry, Jr.

Matthew James Perry Jr. first made history by becoming the first federally-appointed judge from the Deep South in

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Source: Black America Web

Missouri Rapper Huey, Creator of 'Pop, Lock & Drop It,' Shot and Killed at Age 32

Missouri rapper Huey, best known for his 2006 single “Pop, Lock & Drop It,” was shot and killed Thursday, June 25 in his hometown of Kinloch, Missouri, at 32 years

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Music Exec Andre Harrell Laid to Rest

Renowned music industry executive Andre Harrell, who launched Uptown Records and helped usher in a new era of hip-hop-flavored soul and R, was laid to rest May 23 at George Washington Cemetery in

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Source: The Washington Informer

Empty grave still baffles Jamaican family

(Jamaica Star) Six months after their story was first highlighted, the Jackson family is still in a painful pursuit for answers, seeking the remains of their deceased relative Jimmy

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

DJ’s Perform Mass Exodus To Twitch As Instagram Continues To Shut Down Live Sets

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Guest Editorial: Reform qualified immunity for police

Before his encounter with Floyd, Chauvin had a record that raises serious questions as to why he had been allowed to remain on the police force for nearly 20

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Lionel Richie - Penny Lover

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What’s Next?

STUDENT RECORDS The Burke County Board of Education will destroy all student records relating to Special Education Services for individuals who will attain the age of 22 on or before June

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Source: The True Citizen

Bob Marley 'Legend' album back at No. 1 as sales surge during pandemic | New York Carib News

Songs like “Burnin’ Looting” and “War” resonate with the current racial unrest and social injustices prominent

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Source: The New York Carib News

Steve McNair

Stephen LaTreal McNair, more commonly referred to as Steve McNair, was an American professional Football Quarterback, born on 14 February, 1973, in Mount Olive, Mississippi. McNair developed early interests in a multitude of sports, such as Football, Basketball and Baseball, but for the 6 foot

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Bill Withers - Lean On Me

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History not on West Indies’ side

The odds of West Indies pulling off a series win against England at home when the two sides clash in the highly anticipated three-match test series beginning July 8 at the Ageas Bowl are pretty

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The captivating story of Djoser, the Egyptian king behind the first pyramid

Known for commissioning other tombs, temples, and monuments, it is during the reign of Djoser that Egypt witnessed great technological innovation in the use of stone architecture, according to

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Temptations’ Otis Williams Talks Music, History, and the Temps’ 60th Anniversary – The Mississippi Link

The Temptations’ Otis Williams joined BlackPressUSA for an exclusive live interview to discuss music, history and social

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Source: The Mississippi Link

Nigerians protest rising sexual violence: on streets, social media

Women in Nigeria have taken to the streets and social media to protest against the rising spate of rape in Africa’s most populous

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