Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1999.
Louis Stokes (February 23, 1925 – August 18, 2015) was an American attorney, civil rights pioneer and politician. He served 15 terms in the United ...
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Barack Hussein Obama II (/bəˈrɑːk huːˈseɪn oʊˈbɑːmə/ ⓘ bə-RAHK hoo-SAYN oh-BAH-mə; born August 4, 1961) is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the Un ...
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For Immediate Release From K-LOP!
NEW YORK (AP) — A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis as the U.S. Department of Education works on a rede ...
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Sharon Pratt (born January 30, 1944), formerly Sharon Pratt Dixon and Sharon Pratt Kelly, is an American attorney and politician who was the mayor of the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1995, the first mayor born in the District of Columbia since ...
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John Hope Franklin (January 2, 1915 – March 25, 2009) was an American historian of the United States and former president of Phi Beta Kappa, the Organization of American Historians, the American Historical Association, and the Southern Historical A ...
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Cuba Mark Gooding Jr. (born January 2, 1968) is an American actor. He is the recipient of an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Emmy nomination.
After his breakthrough role as Tre Styles in Boyz n the Hood (1991), he appeared in ...
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I believe you are referring to Kofi Annan, who became the first black Secretary-General of the United Nations on January 1, 1997. He served in this position until December 31, 200612. Kofi Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat who played a significant role ...
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Morris Lamont Chestnut (born January 1, 1969) is an American actor. He first came to prominence for his role as Ricky in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood. He has appeared in feature films and on television series, including the starring role of FBI Ag ...
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On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued his historic executive order — the Emancipation Proclamation — freeing all slaves in the Confederate States. Full emancipation throughout the U.S. would only come after the Civil War ended in 1 ...
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For Immediate Release From Jehova Holiness Church, SC!
YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND WATCH NIGHT SERVES!
WHAT: WATCH NIGHT SERVICE
WHEN: DECEMBER 31, 2023
WHERE: JEHOVA HOLINESS C ...
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For Immediate Release From Vatican News!
From the final farewell to Pope Benedict XVI to the continuous plea for peace in the world, Pope Francis enjoyed an intense 2023, during which he ceaselessly brought the proclamation and joy of the Gospel ...
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Donna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the "Queen of Disco", while her music g ...
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Odetta Holmes (December 31, 1930 – December 2, 2008), known as Odetta, was an American singer, actress, guitarist, lyricist, and civil rights activist, often referred to as "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement". Her musical repertoire consisted ...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More Than the Winter Blues
As the days get shorter and there is less daylight, you ma ...
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For Immediate Release From OSERS!
Senate Confirmation of Danté Quintin Allen as Commissioner of RSA
The Senate has confirmed Danté Quintin Allen as commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration at the U.S. Department of Education ...
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Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist and singer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly ...
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Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods (born December 30, 1975) is an American professional golfer. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men's major championships, and holds numerous golf records. Woods is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM U.S. SENATOR BEN CARDIN!
Dear Fellow Marylanders,
This past year was filled with successes and challenges for Maryland and our nation. The boom for small businesses continued and we have thus far avoided an econom ...
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For Immediate Release From The Hill!
New Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms — typically dreaded by college hopefuls and their families — will soon be available after a makeover, including some exciting and controversial fea ...
Posted Friday, December 29th 2023 at 6:15PM
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George Henry White (December 18, 1852 – December 28, 1918) was an American attorney and politician, elected as a Republican U.S. Congressman from North Carolina's 2nd congressional district between 1897 and 1901. He later became a banker in Philade ...
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John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, and actor. He began his musical career working behind the scenes for other artists, playing piano on Lau ...
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