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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
27
1952
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
23
1975
Singer Johnny Ace born
R&B singer Johnny Ace was born John Marshall Alexander, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. His major hits include My Song and Pledging My Love.
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Jun
9
1929
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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Rhulani Mokwena says he is staying at Mamelodi Sundowns
Rhulani Mokwena has affirmed his commitment to Mamelodi Sundowns after being linked with a move to Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
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Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is an internationally renowned singer, song writer and musician. He was born on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. His birth name was Steveland Hardaway Judkins and as a result of being born premature, he was kept in the incubator where an over exposure to oxygen caused him to lose
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May
13
1950
Sports Nixed at LU - The Black Chronicle
Due to the Pandemic LANGSTON—All homecoming activities and fall sports games have been cancelled at Langston University due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was announced on Thursday. Langston teams will
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Matt Barnes Says Some NBA Players Dont Want to Return This Season Because of George Floyd and the Protests
Last week it was announced that the NBA set a tentative date of July 31 for the league to resume playing after being suspended in March because of
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Baldwin, James (1924-1987)
James Arthur Baldwin, fiction writer, essayist, dramatist, and poet, was born on August 2, 1924 in Harlem, New York during the Harlem Renaissance. After graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx in 1942, he began his formal career as a writer.  Baldwin was inspired by Richard
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2
1924
Estwick looking to restrict England under 200 - Stabroek News
Assistant coach, Roddy Estwick wants West Indies to restrict England to under 200 in the first innings of the first Test but reckons his side has a bit of work to do in order to reach the target. The article Estwick looking to restrict England under 200 appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Madagascar
After a bitter power struggle with opposition leader Andry Rajoelina, the former mayor of the capital, Antananariv, Ravalomanana resigned as president in March 2009. He handed power over to the military, which in turn transferred control to Rajoelina, who then suspended Parliament. The turmoil
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Why What You Don’t Want In A Relationship Is Just As Important As What You Do Want - Blavity
If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an  account here  and check out our  how-to post  to learn more. ____ Let’s say there were two lovers — Freddie and Joselyn — in a relationship. The two lovebirds hit it off almost immediately. In
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Conference in the Wormley Hotel
At a conference in the Wormley Hotel in Washington, representatives of Rutherford B. Hayes and representatives of the South negotiated agreement which paved the way for the election of Hayes as president and the withdrawal of federal troops from the South.
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1877
(1839) Andrew Harris, “Slavery Presses Down Upon the Free People of Color”
Andrew Harris, (1810-1841), graduated from the University of Vermont in 1838. One year later in an address delivered to nearly five thousand abolitionists at New York City’s Broadway Tabernacle on May 7, 1839, young Harris argued that slavery in the South influenced racism in the North. He was
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1839
Sam Cooke - I'll Come Running Back (cover by Alex Serra)
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Castries, St. Lucia (1650 - )
Castries, capital of St. Lucia, is also the largest city on the island.  The latest estimates show its population as about 20,000.  St. Lucia with a total population of 163,362 (July 2014 est.) is part of the Windward Islands chain which forms the boundary between the Atlantic Ocean and the
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22
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Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem
Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem kərēm´ ăb´do͝ol jəbär´ [key], 1947–, American basketball player, b. New York City as Ferdinand Lewis (Lew) Alcindor. At 7 ft 2 in. (218 cm), he led the Univ. of California, Los Angeles, to three national titles (1967–69). He was the National Basketball Associations number one
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You Put It on Him Now He Married You?: Rasheeda Frost Fans Fawn Over Her Recent Couple Pic with Husband Kirk Frost
Rasheeda and Kirk Frosts passionate romance has already lasted for two decades and these lovebirds are still going strong. The happily married couple couldnt keep []
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Black Fact of the Day: June 25, 2020- Brought to you by Black365 - Los Angeles Sentinel
What's Love Got to Do with It, starring Angela Bassett, made its U.S. debut on June 25, 1993. The post Black Fact of the Day: June 25, 2020- Brought to you by Black365 appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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(1865) James Lynch, “Colored Men Standing in the Way of their Own Race”
When James Lynch gave the speech that appears below, his great achievements lay in the future. Born in Baltimore in 1839, Lynch at the age of 24 went to South Carolina as one of the first A.M.E. missionaries to the freedmen and women. From 1866 to 1867, Lynch was editor of the Christian Recorder in
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13
1865
Long, Andrea ( ? -- )
Thirteen years principal dancer at Dance Theatre of Harlem, Andrea Long began her career dancing with the New York City Ballet and remained there for over eight years. Internationally renowned, she continues to inspire in an arduous profession. She dances as guest artist with many regional ballet
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Bryson Tiller - "Always Forever"
Bryson Tiller relives a complicated relationship in the music video for "Always Forever."
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The Clark Sisters, Collaborate With Faith Evans, Kierra Sheard and Snoop Dogg for New Single, "His Love" | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Karew Entertainment in partnership with Motown Gospel released The Clark Sisters’ newest single, “His Love” featuring Hip Hop icon Snoop Dogg today. This is the second single from their critically acclaimed album The Return, … Continued
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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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WI assistant coach happy with upcoming talent - Stabroek News
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Hathor
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