Aldwyn Roberts (18 April 1922 11 February 2000), better known by the stage name Lord Kitchener (or "Kitch"), was one of the most internationally famous calypsonians.
Roberts was born in Arima, Trinidad, the son of a blacksmith, Stephen, and hous ...
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This Day in Black History: April 18, 1977
Alex Haley was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for his groundbreaking novel "Roots."
Alex Haley was a writer whose works of historical fiction and reportage depicted generations of African Amer ...
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Bill Russell Biography (1934)
Hailed as the greatest winner in sports, Basketball Hall of Fame center Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to an unprecedented 11 championships in 13 seasons.
Who Is Bill Russell?
Hall of Fame basketball cente ...
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Debbie Allen Biography (1950)
Debbie Allen is a choreographer, director, and dancer who has worked on such projects as 'Fame,' 'West Side Story' and 'Sweet Charity.'
Who Is Debbie Allen?
Actress, dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen hit it ...
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Ariana DeBose Biography Actor (1991)
Who is Ariana DeBose?
Ariana DeBose was born on January 25, 1991, in Wilmington, North Carolina, where she devoted herself to dance and theater. After a brief stint on reality television, she headed to Broa ...
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August Wilson Biography (19452005)
African American playwright August Wilson won a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award for his play 'Fences' and earned a second Pulitzer Prize for 'The Piano Lesson.'
Who Was August Wilson?
Famed playwright Augu ...
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Ralph David Abernathy Sr. (March 11, 1926 April 17, 1990)
Ralph David Abernathy Sr. (March 11, 1926 April 17, 1990) was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was ordained in the Baptist tradition in 1948. As a leader of th ...
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Today in History: April 16, King writes from Birmingham jail
By The Associated Press
Today in History
Today is Saturday, April 16, the 106th day of 2022. There are 259 days left in the year.
Todays Highlight in History:
On April 16, 194 ...
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Charley Frank Pride (March 18, 1934 December 12, 2020)
was an American singer, guitarist, and professional baseball player. His greatest musical success came in the early to mid-1970s, when he was the best-selling performer for RCA Records sinc ...
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We seeking Leaders from HBCU to Participate in being apart of July 30th,2022 DECLARED AS UNITY DAY. if you're interested in your community and others communities coming together and making a change join us, your participation will make a difference r ...
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We seeking Leaders from HBCU to Participate in being apart of July 30th,2022 DECLARED AS UNITY DAY. if you're interested in your community and others communities coming together and making a change join us, your participation will make a difference r ...
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Artist Who Painted Vanity Fair Cover of Breonna Taylor Donates $1M for Three Fellowships and Up to Four Scholarships
Posted byBy Nicole Duncan-Smith
Breonna Taylors image and likeness will fund and/or support the academic dreams of a select gro ...
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