Adrienne Monique Coleman (born November 13, 1980) is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for her role as Taylor McKessie in the High School Musical movies.
Early life and education
Adrienne Monique Coleman was born in Orangeb ...
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Janet Collins, OblSB (March 7, 1917 – May 28, 2003) was an African American prima ballerina, choreographer, and teacher. She performed on Broadway, in films, and appeared frequently on television. She was among the pioneers of black ballet dancin ...
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Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (/ˈwʊpi/), is an American actor, comedian, author and television personality. A recipient of numerous accolades, she is one of 18 entertainers to win t ...
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On This Day In Black History Nov 13 - Dwight Gooden
Dwight Eugene Gooden (born November 16, 1964), nicknamed "Dr. K" and "Doc", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Gooden pitc ...
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On This Day In Black History Nov 11 - 1925 – Louis Armstrong recorded the first of Hot Five and Hot Seven recordings that influenced the direction of jazz.
The Louis Armstrong Hot Five and Hot Seven Sessions were recorded between 1925 and 19 ...
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Lee Haney (born November 11, 1959) is an American former IFBB professional bodybuilder. Haney shares the all-time record for most Mr. Olympia titles at eight with Ronnie Coleman and is regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders to ever grace the ...
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John Baxter Taylor Jr. (November 3, 1882, Washington, D.C. – December 2, 1908, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American track and field athlete, notable as the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal.
Biography
University of Pe ...
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David Adkins (born November 10, 1956), better known by his stage name Sinbad, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He became known in the 1990s from being featured on his own HBO specials, appearing on several television series, most notably ...
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For Immediate Release From OSERS!
The families of military-connected children with disabilities may have the added challenges of frequent separation from family and support networks and disruptions in the continuity of early intervention service ...
Posted Friday, November 10th 2023 at 1:37PM
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For Immediate Release From Vatican News!
"Pope: Peace Is Built With Listening, Not Weapons"
In a message sent to the 6th Paris Peace Forum, Pope Francis says that “no war is worth the tears of a mother who sees her child killed.”
By ...
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Andrew Hatcher (1923–1990) was an associate press secretary to President John F. Kennedy and a founder of 100 Black Men of America in 1963.
Born in Princeton, New Jersey, Hatcher graduated from Witherspoon School for Colored Children in 1937 a ...
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Roger Arliner Young (1899 – November 9, 1964) was an American scientist of zoology, biology, and marine biology. She was the first African American woman to receive a doctorate degree in zoology.
Early years
Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia ...
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