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Elijah Muhammad (born Elijah Robert Poole; October 7, 1897 – February 25, 1975) was a black-American religious leader, who led the Nation of Islam (NOI) from 1934 until his death in 1975. He was a mentor to Malcolm X, Louis Farrakhan, Muhammad Ali, as well as his own son, Warith Deen
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Wynn Las Vegas Announces Intrigue, a New Nightlife Concept
Wynn Las Vegas announced the newest concept in nightlife,Intrigue, last night during a reveal at Tryst Nightclub’s “Final Affair” industry party. Intrigue will open in the space currently occupied by Tryst on Apr. 28, 2016, which marks Wynn Las Vegas’ 11th anniversary. Tryst closes on
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Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali, (born Cassius Clay) stands before the Supreme Court regarding his refusal of induction into the US Army during the Vietnam War(Clay v- United States). He is asked How can you be a pacifist opposed to the idea of
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28
1970
African American and Black History Blog
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Twitter Lauds Star-Studded Black Cast In Trailer For Western 'The Harder They Fall'
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El queso fresco viene directo del rancho  | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
El ‘queso fresco’ es uno de los productos lácteos más populares en México. También llamado ‘queso rancho’ en algunos lugares del país, implica un proceso artesanal, una tradición del campo con mucho arraigo en la cocina veracruzana. “El queso fresco siempre lo ocupo en mi hogar. Se lo ponemos a las
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28-year-old Teacher Dies 3 Days After COVID Diagnosis - The Seattle Medium
28-year-old teacher dies 3 days after COVID diagnosis. The post 28-year-old Teacher Dies 3 Days After COVID Diagnosis appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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#AAMAM: From “Fight The Power” to “FTP” – Protest Songs for 2020 (LISTEN)
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Muhammad Ali Childhood Home Museum Launches Campaign
The Muhammad Ali Childhood Home Museum has launched a restoration campaign with the goal of raising $1 million for renovations and community initiatives in preparation for its fall 2021 grand opening.
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Regina King, LaKeith Stanfield join Idris Elba in forthcoming Netflix film : TheGrio
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Boxer Leon Spinks born
Olympic boxing champion Leon Spinks was bornin St. Louis, Missouri. Spinks won the heavyweight championship from Muhammad Ali in February 1978. Seven months and one day later, Ali regained the title.
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Regina King: Of course British actors can play American roles - Voice Online
LAST NIGHT the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) hosted Regina King for... The post Regina King: Of course British actors can play American roles appeared first on Voice Online.
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First Look: Teyonah Parris As Superhero Monica Rambeau In Marvel's 'WandaVision'
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FILM REVIEW: City of Ali – Free Press of Jacksonville
NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic (Source:www.blackpressusa.com) - The film’s most poignant moments are Ali telling stories about the indignities he encountered as a Black man and the challenges he faced [...]
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Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67 - Los Angeles Sentinel
Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world by beating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight title in only his eighth pro fight, has died. He was 67. The post Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67 appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Visionary Regina King Honored At Hollywood’s Historic TCL Chinese Theater
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Uzo Aduba, Zendaya, and more win big at the 2020 Emmy Awards
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COVID-19 Relief Program: Restaurants Could Receive Funds Up To $10 Million | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
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Muhammad Ali (Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr) was born on this day.
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1942
Leon Spinks Jr., Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Dead At 67
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Former Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks Dies at 67 - Voice and Viewpoint
By TIM DAHLBERG, AP Boxing Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) _ Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world by beating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight title in only his eighth pro fight, has died. He was 67. Spinks, who lived his later years in Las Vegas, died Friday night, according
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'Golden Girls' Gets One-night Reboot With Black Cast - The Seattle Medium
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Time Flies! Cynthia Bailey's Daughter Noelle Is 21 And Loving It!
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Deep Soul The Up Rising Of Sam Cooke Part 1.
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Alex Haley
Alexander Murray Palmer Haley, better known as Alex Haley, was a celebrated author whose books centered around African American heritage. He was born on August 11, 1921 in Ithaca, New York to Simon and Bertha Palmer Haley. For the first few years of his life he lived in Tennessee with his mother
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You probably didn't know Muhammad Ali made art, his rare drawings just sold for nearly $1M
Muhammad Ali is dead and gone but his influence still looms large. On Tuesday, pieces of the artwork of the boxing legend were auctioned in New York City and they fetched nearly $1 million. According to The Washington Post, more than 30 of Ali’s drawings were auctioned as part of an auction of
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Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes is a retired professional boxer who was the WBC Heavyweight Champion from 1978 to 1983. Holmes was also the Ring Heavyweight Champion from 1980 to 1985, and the IBF Heavyweight Champion from 1980 to 1985. Holmes is considered by many to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all
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