Willie D was born on November 1, 1966 (age 57) in Houston, Texas, United States. According to numerology, Willie D's Life Path Number is 7. He is a celebrity Record producer, Rapper.
Born William Dennis, he is an American rapper and member of the ...
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On Nov. 1, the late founder, chairman, publisher and CEO of Johnson Publishing will have his legacy immortalized in his home state of Arkansas.
The unveiling of the John H. Johnson Memorial sculpture is a daylong celebration at the Arkansas Sta ...
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The first issue of “Ebony” magazine is published
The first issue of Ebony magazine—featuring profiles of writer Richard Wright and jazz singer Hazel Scott, and stories about African Americans in publishing, the color line in Brazil and a sal ...
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Jet (magazine)
Jet is an American weekly digital magazine focusing on news, culture, and entertainment related to the African-American community. Founded in November 1951 by John H. Johnson of the Johnson Publishing Company in Chicago, Illinois, ...
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The Black Panther Party (originally the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense) was a Marxist–Leninist and black power political organization founded by college students Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton in October 1966 in Oakland, California. The par ...
Posted Tuesday, October 31st 2023 at 8:41PM
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(Verse 1)
Yo, life's a wild ride, can you see the signs? It's like a maze, gotta read between the lines,
Each day's a chapter in this book of mine, I'm tryna navigate this world, it's a fine line.
Life's a teacher, and the lessons never stop, ...
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DJ Black HD was known throughout Newport News, Virginia, as the man who could turn any event into a party with his infectious beats and high-energy performances. But today, he wasn't behind the DJ booth; he was out and about, enjoying a leisurely b ...
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Jennifer Hosten (born 31 October 1947) is a Grenadian radio announcer, development worker, diplomat, author, model and beauty queen who won the Miss World 1970 contest, representing Grenada. She became the first black woman and the first woman from ...
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Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American singer and actress. Waters frequently performed jazz, swing, and pop music on the Broadway stage and in concerts. She began her career in the 1920s singing blues. Her notable r ...
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Earl Francis Lloyd (April 3, 1928 – February 26, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He was the first African American player to play a game in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
An All–American player at ...
Posted Tuesday, October 31st 2023 at 12:18PM
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For Immediate Release From NAMI-Maryland!
Hello,
As you celebrate your Halloween festivities today, remember: a mental health condition is NOT a Halloween inspiration.
The inaccurate and negative portrayal of psychological disorde ...
Posted Tuesday, October 31st 2023 at 10:44AM
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This Day in Black History: Oct. 29, 1969 -
The Supreme Court orders immediate school desegregation on Oct. 29, 1969.
On October 29, 1969, the Supreme Court ruled that schools in the United States had to desegregate “immediately,” instead of ...
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On This Day In Black History Oct 27 - ACTRESS RUBY DEE BORN October 27, 1924
Ruby Dee October 27, 1922 – June 11, 2014) was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and civil rights activist. She originated the role of ...
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Synthetic Biology, Playing God
Junious Ricardo Stanton
“Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organi ...
Posted Thursday, October 26th 2023 at 4:26PM
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Empowering Black Men Building a Brighter Future Together
Dear friends,
I've been pondering the incredible potential within our community lately, and I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of hope and excitement.
There's a unique en ...
Posted Thursday, October 26th 2023 at 1:14PM
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On This Day In Black History Oct 26 - Trump fraud trial live updates: Trump, AG offer contrasting takes on Cohen testimony
Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and ...
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On This Day In Black History Oct 26 - Muhammad Ali
American boxer Muhammad Ali returns to the ring, defeating Jerry Quarry; Ali had been barred from fighting after he refused to be inducted into the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Muhammad A ...
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Asa Philip Randolph (April 15, 1889 – May 16, 1979) was an American labor unionist and civil rights activist. In 1925, he organized and led the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first successful African-American-led labor union. In the ear ...
Posted Wednesday, October 25th 2023 at 8:04PM
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Lillian Irene Hayman (July 17, 1922 – October 25, 1994) was an American actress and singer.
Career
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Hayman graduated from Wilberforce University with a BA before she began her career in the Broadway theatre.
S ...
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Ciara Princess Wilson (Born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, businesswoman, dancer, model, and actress. She rose to prominence with her debut studio album Goodies (2004). The album spawned the single of the same name which toppe ...
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Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. became the first African American General in the United States Army on October 25, 1940.
General Davis was born in Washington, DC on July 1, 1877. Davis attended Howard University and later after the beginning of the S ...
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On This Day In Black History Oct 25 - Jada Pinkett Smith Clarifies Her Separation from Will Smith Ended Oscars Night “That’s still my man,” she
Jada Pinkett Smith wants to set the record straight about one of the shocking revelations she s ...
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