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Beauty and the Beast to star H.E.R. in Lead Role | Atlanta Daily World
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Lusia Harris, The Only Woman Drafted By The NBA, Dead At Age 66
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Melba Moore Returning to the Theatre, writing for George Jefferson & All in the Family | Chicago Defender
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PBS to Release 'American Masters' Documentary About Roberta Flack
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Sidney Poitier, First Black Man To Win Oscar For Best Actor, Dies At Age 94: Reports
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Frances Robinson McGill - Texas Metro News
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Roberta Flack Diagnosed With ALS: Here’s What You Should Know
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NBA Legend Bill Russell Dies at 88 Years of Age
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Real Time Media CEO Hiram E. Jackson, Esteemed Panel Discuss Importance of Black Journalism, Media
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Burt Bacharach mastered the art of the perfect pop song – and that ain’t easy | New Pittsburgh Courier
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