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Kandi Burruss makes the term “powerhouse” seem like an understatement. Before becoming a well-known figure in reality television

by joining Bravo TV's The Real Housewives of Atlanta in its second season, the Atlanta native was collecting massive accolades for

her contributions to the music industry and Black culture overall.

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Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. was a legendary singer and recording artist who came to be known as the “Prince of Soul”. Gaye was born on April 2, 1939 in Washington, D.C. He was raised by his father “Reverend Marvin Gay Sr.” who was a very strict guardian. Gaye was musically

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Book on Fashion of Miles Davis, Legendary Jazz Musician | Afro

AUTHOR MICHAEL STRADFORD PENS FIRST BOOK TO EXAMINE THE PERSONAL STYLE OF LEGENDARY JAZZ MUSICIAN MILES DAVIS

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The Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed | An Online Reference Guide to African American History by Professor Quintard Taylor, University of Washington

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Etta James was a Grammy Award winning iconic singer who was known for her hits such as “I’d Rather Go Blind” and “At Last”. Her birth name was Jamesetta Hawkins and she was born to a 14 year old single mother named Dorothy Hawkins on January 25, 1938, in Los

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'I Wasn't Ready': Jesse Williams and Taylour Paige's Boo'd Up Mirror Pic Leaves Fans Shook

“Grey’s Anatomy” star Jesse Williams and his girlfriend Taylour Paige seem to be spending their shelter-in-place lives

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Luther Vandross - Power of Love (Love Power)

In 1991, Luther Vandross released Power of Love, later going on to win two American Music Awards and Grammy Awards. Watch the official music video for Power of Love

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Do you understand the significance of the sit-ins that occurred during the early months of the civil rights movements? In 1960, four freshman students at North Carolina A&T went into Woolworth and at the lunch counter they sat,” waiting for service that never came. This move sparked a new

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The Changing Definition of African-American History

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Dorchester's own Donna Summer revolutionized the music industry's disco craze with the release of the 'mega-hit,' 'Love to Love You, Baby,' in 1977.

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Rapper E-40 Helps Prisoners During COVID-19 Crisis •

He’s manufacturing and donating 1000 gallons of hand sanitizer to San Quentin State Prison and the Federal Correction Institution in Lompoc, CA to support relief efforts amid the current health

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The Notorious B.I.G.

The Notorious B.I.G. was an iconic East Coast rapper who released only one album during his lifetime, but rose to fame after his untimely death in a shooting incident. He was born Christopher George Latore Wallace on May 21, 1972 to Voletta Wallace and George Latore and raised in Brooklyn, New

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(1890) T. Thomas Fortune, “It Is Time To Call A Halt,”

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Chamillionaire is an African American rapper from Houston, Texas. His birth name is Hakeem Seriki and he was born to a Muslim father and a Christian mother. He was raised in a strict, conventional household and was the eldest of four siblings. His parents taught him good values and he worked

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Negro History Week Begins

What is now known as Black History Month, was first celebrated on this date as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson. It became a month long celebration in 1976.

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(Press Release) BlackPast.org Opens World of Black History to the World of Internet Users

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Africa: $107 Million Cash Injection to Fight COVID-19 in Africa

Cape Town — A group of philanthropic foundations founded by a music industry billionaire who was an early promoter of successful hip-hop artists has announced a multi-million dollar donation to fight COVID-19 in

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Famous African-Americans of the 20th Century

African-American men and women made great contributions to American society throughout the 20th century, advancing civil rights as well as science, government, sports, and entertainment. Whether you are researching a topic for Black History Month or just want to learn more, this listing of famous

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Nelly is an American rap musician and entrepreneur from Missouri who is known for chart topping singles such as Dilemma, Country Grammar and Hot In Here and for founding his own clothing line, non-profit charities and appearances in film and television roles. He was born as Cornell Haynes Jr. on

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