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Love Notes: Smiles and Pain
The Love Notes reads: Love I have a companion who loves you and me. The Comforter is so calming to my pain. I am full of smiles. It’s like a Valentine gift waiting to happen each day. My thou
Simone Biles dazzles in first return to competition in 2 years
Simone Biles dazzles in first return to competition in 2 years Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, landed in first place during her return competition in more than two years. NBC’
Herb Reed
Herbert Reed (August 7, 1928 – June 4, 2012) was an American musician, vocalist, and founding/naming member of The Platters, known songs such as "Only You (and You Alone)" and "The Great Pretender".
Mickey Leland
George Thomas "Mickey" Leland III (November 27, 1944 – August 7, 1989) was an anti-poverty activist who later became a congressman from the Texas 18th District and chair of the Congressional Black C
Alice Coachman
Alice Marie Coachman Davis (November 9, 1923 – July 14, 2014) was an American athlete. She specialized in high jump and was the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Biography Early li
Alan Keyes
Alan Lee Keyes (born August 7, 1950) is an American politician who served as the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs from 1985 to 1987. A member of the Republican Party
Ralph Bunche
Ralph Johnson Bunche (August 7, 1904 – December 9, 1971) was an American political scientist, diplomat, and leading actor in the mid-20th-century decolonization process and US civil rights movement,
The Holy Ghost Revival with #ThaBaldHeadedLadyMinister - Tha1stLady - Minister Jazz' 08/06
WE DON'T OWN THE MUSIC FOR INSPIRATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY The Holy Ghost Revival with #ThaBaldHeadedLadyMinister - Tha1stLady - Minister Jazz' - Streams Every 1st & 3rd Sunday @ 11:00am/est via YouTub
Bill Richmond
Bill Richmond (5 August 1763 – 28 December 1829) was a British boxer, born into slavery in Richmond town, New York. Although born in Colonial America, he lived for the majority of his life in Englan
Patrick Ewing
Patrick Aloysius Ewing Sr. (born August 5, 1962) is a Jamaican-American basketball coach and former professional player who last coached for the Georgetown University men's team. He played most of h
On This Day, Aug. 5: 6 killed in shooting at Wisconsin Sikh temple
On This Day, Aug. 5: 6 killed in shooting at Wisconsin Sikh temple The 11-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter of shooting victim Prakash Singh are are comforted by mourners at a memorial service
Nelson Mandela Arrested
On August 5, 1962, Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid activist, leader, lawyer and future president of South Africa was arrested while riding in a car to Johannesburg with Cecil Williams. His arrest