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Adu, Freddy (1989-- )
Fredua Koranteng Adu, known to much of the world as Freddy Adu was born June 2, 1989 in the port city of Tema, Ghana. Growing up in Ghana, Freddy often received attention for his tremendous soccer skills as a youngster. Even at a young age he was asked by older kids and even adults to participate
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Jul
28
2007
Jeremiah Emmanuel: 'I hope my story inspires other young people to become authors' - Voice Online
FRESH FROM Stormzy's Merky Books, the publishing house which provides a platform for underrepresented voices... The post Jeremiah Emmanuel: 'I hope my story inspires other young people to become authors' appeared first on Voice Online.
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Metro Savannah Rotary Club Teamed Up With Loop It Up Savannah and Others To Distribute Food and ArtSmart Kits
The Metro Savannah Rotary Club teamed up with Loop It Up Savannah, the City of Savannah, PACK, Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition, Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, West Broad Street YMCA, Forsyth Farmers Market, Grandma’s Hands and the Edgemere Sackville Neighborhood Association on last
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Issa Rae Teams Up With LIFEWTR To Amplify The Artistry Of Diverse Creatives
Issa Rae has teamed up with LIFEWTR for an initiative designed to amplify the artistry of diverse creatives.
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Rainey, Gertrude “Ma” (1886-1939)
Businesswoman and entertainer Gertrude “Ma” Rainey, known as the Mother of Blues, was the most popular blues singer/songwriter of the 1920s. She is considered to be the first woman to introduce blues into her performances. As a single woman, she established her own entertainment company
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The Music Center’s Spotlight Program Selects Finalists
The future of performance arts is in good hands because of the commitment and dedication of upcoming young artists. It does my heart good to witness the young artists performing live before an appreciative audience. Following two rounds of virtual auditions, The Music Center has selected
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Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron is a popular retired African American professional baseball player. He is known for playing in the Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1954 to 1976 and was ranked fifth in 100 Greatest Baseball Players list. He made his reputation by hitting over 24 home runs every
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5
1934
MOWA Features Six African American Milwaukee Artists in Inaugural Exhibition - African American News Today - EIN News
  WEST BEND, WISCONSIN – The Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) is proud to announce A Community of Voices as the first exhibition to open following a three- month closure due to state sheltering in place orders. This exhibition presents work from the 2018 class of inductees to the Sisters of
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Top 10 Most Famous Black Actors of All Time
Hollywood is a giant industry which provides work to hundreds of actors. At the advent of this industry only white actors ruled the silver screen and the blacks were given only minor roles. As the time progressed, blacks were given the voice in the society and eventually allowed white collar
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Behind-the-Scenes Virtual Art Fair
Meet twelve artists who will show you their behind-the-scenes inner sanctums. OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2020 ⁨EINPresswire.com⁩ -- Meet a group of 12 professional artists who make their living by selling their work at Fine
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20
1910
Exhibit Displays Importance Of Colours In African Art | Africanews
Whether it be in traditional or contemporary art, colour has always been very much present in African art. It has now become a key element to artistic
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The African American Arts Alliance announces 2020 Black Excellence Awards - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… recognition of professional African American artists for their … #39;s leading African American artists and arts … ; incorporated as the African American Arts Alliance of Chicago … communication, and development of African American arts organizations and artists …
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I’m a Berkeleyan: BAMPFA director Julie Rodrigues Widholm: ‘Art is life’
… of 3,000 quilts by African American artists is amazing. That’s …
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Long, Andrea ( ? -- )
Thirteen years principal dancer at Dance Theatre of Harlem, Andrea Long began her career dancing with the New York City Ballet and remained there for over eight years. Internationally renowned, she continues to inspire in an arduous profession. She dances as guest artist with many regional ballet
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The story of Ed Dwight: the man who nearly became the first African-American to reach space
Following his completion of the experimental test pilot course, Dwight aerospace research pilot training, while he completed training to become an
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Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson is a famous American singer and songwriter, who had a successful career both as part of the group “The Miracles” and as a solo artist. He was born as William  Robinson, Jr. on February 19, 1940 to a poor family in Detroit. His mother died when he was very young so he was
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19
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Take a virtual stroll with the Beacon Hill Art Walk - The Bay State Banner
For the past 30 years, the Beacon Hill Art Walk has been a much-anticipated, highly attended free event on the first Sunday in June throughout Beacon Hill’s North Slope. This year, due to the pandemic, the date was postponed to October in hopes that it would return as a live event, according to Jen
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Coolio
Coolio is a Grammy winning American rapper, who has sold over 30 million records globally. He was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. on August 1, 1963 in Monessen, Pennsylvania and later moved to Compton, California. He was an intelligent child and was very fond of reading. As a young boy he had a very small
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1
1963
A New York Artist Bought $65,000 Worth Of Art To Support Artists During The Pandemic - Blavity
A New York artist is pumping $65,000 into the art community during the pandemic.
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Differently abled artists of color showcased in Gateway Arts exhibition - The Bay State Banner

Gateway Arts, an art studio devoted to supporting artist with disabilities, has dedicated its summer exhibition to celebrating Black, Indigenous and Latinx artists working at Gateway Arts, now and in past

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Chadwick Boseman’s death is a tragic reminder that colon cancer rates are rising in young people - African American News Today - EIN News
… there are racial disparities. African Americans have one of the … advanced colorectal tumor in African Americans could be due to … there are racial disparities. African Americans have one of the … advanced colorectal tumor in African Americans could be due to …
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Keeping the tradition going - African American News Today - EIN News
— a plan that still guts black American families to this day. Lockhart outdoor mosaic art. “Because in [African American] culture, and I think most
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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was a former slave and human rights activist, as well as the first African American to hold a high ranking U.S. government position. He was born into slavery; the exact date of his birth is not known but it is estimated to be around 1818. He was raised by his maternal
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An active youth campaigner in Niger’s Dosso region, 21-year-old Hadjara is known for her charisma, passion and and determination to promote and defend
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Emmitt Smith
Born on May 15, 1969, in Pensacola, Florida Emmitt Smith wished to be one of the Dallas Cowboys from a young age but the enthusiastic individual had to face many struggles before he could pursue a career in professional football. Belonging to a financially weak family, Smith had to juggle between
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Reginae Carter is leaving the internet speechless over her flawless appearance. The "T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle" star uploaded a stunning
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