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Known as the Queen of R&B, Ruth Brown was a rhythm and blues singer and actress who crusaded for musicians’ rights. Brown was born Portsmouth, Virginia, on January 12, 1928. After a string of unfortunate events, Brown ended up in Washington, D.C. There, important people backed her such as
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Ideas to Supercharge Your Romance in Marriage. : ThyBlackMan
Before you become unromantic and boring, set the mood for intimacy with a light meal along with your favorite music and wine, setting up the stage for a romantic time. Doctors suggest that couples who know each other intimately and know about the likes and dislikes of their partners - their
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Tanzania Bans Kwanza Online TV for 11 Months Citing 'Misleading' Instagram Post On COVID-19
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Custos wants vigilance for agriculture sector
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Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has announced that small outdoor events, amusement parks, water attractions and sports bars will be allowed to resume operations temporarily starting Tuesday, July 21. The arrangement will end on July...
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Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Reportedly to Be Released Early From Prison
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Bank of America connects Atlanta-area youth to workforce success | Atlanta Daily World
Bank of America Connects Atlanta-Area Youth to Workforce Success Through Paid Virtual Summer Leadership Experience Student Leaders underscores bank’s ongoing commitment to connect young people to jobs, skills-building and opportunities to strengthen our community Bank of America today announced
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Standing up for Hong Kong - Stabroek News
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b. 10 February 1937, Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Born into a musical family, Flack graduated from Howard University with a BA in music. She was discovered singing and playing jazz in a Washington nightclub by pianist Les McCann, who recommended her talents to Atlantic Records. Two classy
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A Child Shall Lead Them - Black Voice News
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Fabolous Says “It Was Wrong” For Record Labels To Insist That Rappers Hide Their Relationships And Families

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