In Memoriam: Keith Hardeman

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In Memoriam: Keith Hardeman

In loving memory of Keith Hardeman who passed 10 years ago.

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High-level drug dealers, gangsters, those who earn the rank of “Don”, do so with the fear-driven support of legions of loyal, lower-level compatriots. That support includes the love and loyalty of local civilians who see the Don as a Robin Hood figure. Dons establish headquarters and operate out of

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(1963) Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, "Religion and Race"

On January 14, 1963, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel gave the speech “Religion and Race,” at a conference of the same name that assembled in Chicago, Illinois. There he met Dr. Martin Luther King and the two became friends. Rabbi Heschel marched with Dr. King at Selma, Alabama in

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Jan

1963

Mabley, Jackie “Moms” (1894–1975)

Jackie “Moms” Mabley found fame and fortune as a stand-up comedian during the twentieth century. Beginning as a staple on the chitlin’ circuit and late night talk show favorite, she went on to become an internationally known entertainer whose career spanned five

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May

1975

Mary J. Blige - Take Me As I Am

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Source: AA Studies Research Guide

Important People in Ancient African History

Most of the following ancient Africans became famous through contact with ancient Rome. The history of Romes contact with ancient Africa begins before the period when history is considered reliable. It goes back to the days when the legendary founder of the Roman race, Aeneas, stayed with Dido in

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Source: ThoughtCo

NBA & NBPA Will Allow Players To Have Social Justice Statements On Back of Jerseys: Report

Yesterday (Jun.28), Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic reported the NBA and National Basketball Players Association is planning to give players the option to replace their names with social justice messaging on the back of their jerseys when the league restarts in July.

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Atkinson, Kelvin (1969- )

A Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, Kelvin Atkinson made history in April 2013 by becoming the fifth openly LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) member, and the first black gay member of the Nevada legislature. He revealed his sexual orientation during a legislative debate surrounding

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Oct

2014

Mae Jemison

Mae Jemison is an American Physician and a former NASA Astronaut. Jemison is the first African American woman to travel in

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Source: Black History Resources

Oct

1956

Common Explains How Isolation and Love Arent Contradictions

The actor/rapper knows loving from a distance isn't easy.

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

'Wrong': Rasheeda Frost Denies Pregnancy Rumors In Latest Couple Pic

Rasheeda Frost is setting the record straight to end all pregnancy

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Tina Turner

Born: 11/26/1939 Nutbush, TennesseeAnna Mae Bullock, better known by her stage name Tina Turner, is a singer, dancer, actress, and author, whose career has spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards.Awards / Achievements:

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Supreme Prepped A Bunch Of Dope Tees For Its 2020 Summer Collection

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Jazz C Gobert still not fully recovered from COVID-19

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player to reportedly test positive for COVID-19 and who drew the ire of numerous people when the league initially suspended the season, says he is still not fully recovered more than three months after his original

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Jimi Hendrix

Name at birth: Johnny Allen Hendrix

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Kel Mitchell Uses ‘Wipe It Down’ Challenge To Reveal Big News

Congratulations are in order!

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Jean-Michel Basquiat was a famous twentieth century Haitian-American artist. He earned his reputation being part of an informal graffiti group called SAMO. He drew graffiti and wrote enigmatic epigrams in the lower east side of Manhattan known as a cultural hotbed. Later in his career he earned

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Source: Black History Resources

Dec

1960

'Toya Deserves All the Happiness': Fans Celebrate Toya's Engagement to Red All Over Again

Fans were finally able to see the moment when Robert “Red” Rushing proposed to Toya Johnson, and it was the wholesome happily ever after that they’d hoped

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Tina Turner

Name at birth: Anna Mae Bullock

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Tami Roman Honors Daughter Jazz Anderson on Her Birthday, Fans Say They Are Twins

Tami Roman‘s younger daughter Jazz Anderson recently celebrated her 24th

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Walker, Alice

Walker, Alice, 1944–, African-American novelist and poet, b. Eatonon, Ga. The daughter of sharecroppers, she studied at Spelman College (1961–63) and Sarah Lawrence College (B.A., 1965). She brings her travel experience in Africa and memories of the American civil-rights movement to an

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Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence took his stand-up comedy act and turned it into the hit TV show Martin from 1992-1997. In addition to the title role, Lawrence portrayed several different characters. The success of the series helped launch Lawrence on a career that has included comedy albums and several

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Moorish Science Temple of America, Newark (1914-- )

The Moorish Science Temple of America is a sect of the Islamic religion that teaches the uplifting of fallen humanity and the making of better citizens. Symbols of this religion include the star and crescent, fezzes, turbans, the Moorish Flag, and the addition of “El” of

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George Gervin

Born on April 27, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, George Gervin is a retired professional basketball player who is known to be one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA

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Apr

1952

Abandoned baby 'Lucy' finds hope in the arms of nurses, staff at Cape Town hospital

Like any other baby, little Lucy Hope loves being held and

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Singer Roberta Flack born

b. 10 February 1937, Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Born into a musical family, Flack graduated from Howard University with a BA in music. She was discovered singing and playing jazz in a Washington nightclub by pianist Les McCann, who recommended her talents to Atlantic Records. Two classy

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Feb

1940

'Cornbread Thick': Erica Dixon Drives Fans Wild with Her Insane Curves

Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new

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Beyoncé Receives Humanitarian Award At 2020 BET Awards

Beyoncé was honored with the Humanitarian Award at the 20th annual BET Awards

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