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The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G. was an iconic East Coast rapper who released only one album during his lifetime, but rose to fame after his untimely death in a shooting incident. He was born Christopher George Latore Wallace on May 21, 1972 to Voletta Wallace and George Latore and raised in Brooklyn, New
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1972
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain (born Wilton Norman Chamberlain) was an American basketball star who played for several NBA teams. Chamberlain  was born on August 21, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied at Overbrook High School where he played on his school’s team for three years, scoring more than
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21
1936
Donald, Arnold (1954- )
Arnold Donald is an American businessman and CEO of Carnival Corporation headquartered in Miami, Florida. He has held the position since 2013. Prior to this position, he was a senior executive at Monsanto in
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The Last Poets, a collective of spoken word artists release their debut album. Their work is considered a predecessor to rap music as it is part of the Black Arts
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NFL Commissioner Goodell Encourages Team To Sign Kaepernick
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As Universities Zoom To The Future, They Leave Behind Marginalized Students - Blavity
On Monday, March 16, the Berkeley Haas administration notified us that classes would be going remote, by Wednesday I was taking my first Negotiations class via Zoom and by Friday evening I was already on a plane back to
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NASA names 27 asteroids after African American, Hispanic and Native American astronauts - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… explorers.The new names honor African American, Hispanic and Native American astronauts … explorers. The new names honor African American, Hispanic and Native American astronauts …
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What’s Really Going On Between Diddy and Yung Miami? People Want To Know–Period.
After a seemingly accidental post fans are speculating once again that the two might be an item.
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Barr, Roberta Byrd (1919-1993)
Roberta Byrd Barr was an African American educator, civil rights leader, actress, librarian, and television personality. She was a talented, multifaceted personality with a calm presence, thoughtful demeanor, and a darkly melodious voice which served her well in the many roles she played in the
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Meet Blxckie: South African hip-hop’s new kid on the block [watch]
Blxckie is South African hip-hop's newest rising star. The Durban rapper is exceeding all expectations as his debut album, 'B4Now', continues to win fans over.
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Top 10 Hip Hop Albums of 2020: 10 – 6. - ThyBlackMan.com
(ThyBlackMan.com) In recent memory, 2020 has been one of the best years in hip hop. The lock down has slowed some of the heavy hitters from releasing due to
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Biden abroad: Pitching America to welcoming if wary allies | The Atlanta Voice
President Joe Biden spent his first trip overseas highlighting a sharp break from his disruptive predecessor, selling that the United States was once more a reliable ally with a steady hand at the wheel. European allies welcomed the pitch — and even a longtime foe acknowledged it.
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John 'Ecstasy’ Fletcher Of Legendary Rap Group Whodini Dies At 56
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'For the Culture': Keyshia Cole Expresses Excitement Over Instagram Music Battle with Ashanti
In the Instagram Live music battle series, Verzuz, started by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, a slew of musicians, music producers and songwriters have provided fans nostalgic memories with their legendary
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Woman Makes History, Graduates From High School at 98-Years Old
Monrovia, CA — Vivian Fisher from California has finally achieved her dream after she recently earned her high school diploma at the age of
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Democrats Bring Money, Books and Attention to Boys and Girls Club
One of the first projects of the newly formed Democratic Vision Club – an arm of the V.I. Democratic Party established specifically for public service work – was to present the Boys and Girls Club with a $500 check and a dozen books for its library.
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Report: Black Airmen Twice As Likely As White Counterparts to Get Hit with Disciplinary Actions
A new report has revealed racial disparities throughout the ranks of the U.S. Air
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DR NJENGA: Is poor night sleep sign of menopause?
The age at which women reach menopause is quite variable and can be from as early as 30 years or as late as 60 in some rare
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'Imagine Being Dumped Over an IG Post': Lil Wayne’s Ex-Girlfriend Denise Bidot Confirms the Couple’s Breakup
The 2020 presidential elections look to be taking a toll on more than just the United States of America. AfterLil Waynetrended on social media for […]
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How Muhammad Ali Influenced Hip-Hop
The death of Muhammad Ali is a reminder that his political candor, distinctive voice, and outsized personality helped shape hip-hop
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It takes two? Twin Cities suddenly home to twin retro-rap stations
Feuds are a big thing in rap music. Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. famously had one. So did Jay Z and Nas. Even Lil’ Kim and Nicki Minaj went at it for
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Sri Lanka Commissions First Female Aviators | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
Rangana Weerawardane and Pavithra Gunaratne were commissioned as the first female aviators of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in November - thirty seven years after the Sri Lanka Air Force Women's Wing was formed in 1983. Pavithra and Rangana had to undergo training for two years. First, a rigorous
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‘Pop, Lock & Drop It’ Rapper Huey Dies In Double Shooting
The St. Louis rapper Huey, who is best known for the hit 2006 song “Pop, Lock Drop It” was killed in a double shooting in Kinloch, Missouri on Thursday
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Logan, Rayford W. (1897-1982)
Leading 20th Century black historian Rayford Whittingham Logan was born on January 7, 1897 in Washington, D.C.  to working class parents,  Arthur C. and Martha Whittingham Logan.   Rayford Logan spent his formative years in Washington, D.C.  While in high school, he was taught by Carter
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1982
Ludacris Responds to Backlash Over R. Kelly Lyric
The internet may have declared Chris “Ludacris” Bridges the winner of his Verzuz battle against Cornell “Nelly” Haynes on the strength of his catalog alone, but some questionable lyrics on a new song he debuted during the faceoff has some fans on the fence, which he addressed during a recent
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Parent Complaints Forces Florida School to Pause Distributing Yearbook Over Black Lives Matter Coverage Versus Blue Lives Matter
Students in a Florida high school had to halt distribution of a student-run yearbook following a wave of complaints about coverage of the Black Lives […]
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