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In this Feb. 15, 1978, file photo, Leon Spinks celebrates as his entourage holds him aloft after his 15-round split-decision victory over world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali in Las Vegas. Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks Jr. died Friday night after battling prostate and other
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One Night in Miami: Claustrophobic but engaging chamber piece
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Muhammad Ali defeats Sonny Liston
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25
1964
Muhammad Ali regains world heavyweight boxing title.
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Savoy Magazine Announces the Power 300: The Most Influential Black Corporate Directors in a Historic 532 Page Summer Issue
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Regina King’s Gorgeous Gown Stole The Show At Tonight’s Critics’ Choice Awards
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Watch Uzo Aduba Accept The 2020 Emmy Award For Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series or Movie
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Actor/Comedian Andra Fuller Is A Member of Alpha Phi Alpha
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African Military Slaves in the Muslim Middle East
In the following article Professor Emeritus Jere L. Bacharach, a specialist in Medieval Middle Eastern history, describes the little known saga of one of the largest groups of persons of African descent in the region, military slaves.  These enslaved men, utilized for centuries in the Muslim
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Regina King Set Off ‘SNL’ With Kenan Thompson Assisted Monologue, Gorilla Glue Girl Sketch [Video]
Regina King was the host of last night's (Feb. 13) episode of Saturday Night Live, and of course she held it down. The Oscar-winning actress kicked things off with an opening monologue that featured some woke actual factuals as well as some assistance from SNL vet Kenan Thompson.
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Celebs Fuel #SayHerName Campaign & Seek Justice for Breonna Taylor | L.A. Focus Newspaper
Black women and girls as young as 7 and as old as 93 have been killed by the police, but with the recent exception of Breonna Taylor—their names are rarely
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The First Trailer Regina King’s Directorial Debut ‘One Night in Miami’ Is Giving Us Oscar Vibes Already
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SONG OF THE DAY: Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Official Lyric Video) - Los Angeles Sentinel
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17
1956
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Legendary Boxer Leon “Neon” Spinks Dies of Prostate Cancer at 67
Photo credits: Tim Chapman/Getty Images Leon Spinks Jr. (pictured) has reportedly passed away at 67 years of age. According to ESPN via the Firm PR agency representing him, Spinks died of prostate cancer after the disease spread. His wife Brenda, other close family members, and good friends were
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