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February 2, 2009
On September 29, 1999 President William Jefferson Clinton honored singer Aretha Franklin for her great talent. Aretha Franklin was born
February 2, 2009
A study was conducted by two communications professors at the University of Massachusetts, Sut Jhally and Justin Lewis. The professors
February 2, 2009
On February 7th, 1883, James Hubert “Eubie” Blake, pianist and composer, was born in Maryland the son of freed slaves.
February 2, 2009
In an interview, Julius Erving discusses his motivation for his continued success. “Well I think right now I’m a young
February 2, 2009
In 2001, Vanessa McCaskill joined the ranks of millions of African-American women diagnosed with breast cancer. “I was only 36-years-old.
February 2, 2009
After the Civil War, a group of influential Southerners promised that a “New South” would rise, complete with new industries,
February 2, 2009
When the Civil War was over, Joe Davis who’s brother Jefferson was President of the defeated Confederacy, had to set