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Actress Sigourney Weaver and poet Maya Angelou attend the 2009 Straight for Equality awards at the Marriott Marquis. Today (April 4) marks the 84th birthday of world renowned poet and author, Dr. Maya Angelou. For decades Angelou has not only penetrated through African-American culture with her enduring works of poetry, she has also earned a …
The Original Renaissance man is one of his many titles. The achievements of Gordon Parks alone, proves that any vision can become a reality if you take advantage of an opportunity, work hard and believe in yourself. From birth, Parks went against all odds. He came into this world as a fighter, still born and …
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Africa’s First And Only African History Theme Park The African Kingdoms and Empires Theme Park and Holiday Resort is designed to showcase Africa’s rich history, enhanced with modern technology to produce a total experience in learning, entertainment and relaxation for tourists and visitors. The African Kingdoms and Empires Theme Park or “Heritage City” project …
What do the inventor of the potato chip, open-heart surgery and the induction telegraph have in common? They were all African-Americans. And all three (among many others) are featured in the newest book by basketball-great-turned-historian Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, “What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-Americans.” Written for …
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Forbes Magazine recently published a list of the richest people on the planet and this year, they, “counted [an] all-time high [of] 1,226 billionaires worth a record $4.6 trillion.” In determining how one makes the billionaire list, Forbes said, “Our estimates are purposely conservative and should be considered …
On Wednesday, May 2, 2012, a powerful group of 400-500 leaders of industry, business, arts, politics, community and culture will gather at the Plaza Hotel Ballroom in New York to honor Julian Bond through music and spoken word for his long history as a civil rights leader. The gala …
This is an excerpt from Jonathan Lethem’s introduction to the Greatest Singers of All Time feature in the November 27, 2008 issue of Rolling Stone, available in the digital archive. A panel of 179 experts ranked the vocalists. There’s something a bout a voice that’s personal, not unlike the …
Davis was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thelma vanPutten Langhorn, a nurse, and Toussaint L’Ouverture Davis, a Baptist minister.[1] He was raised in Mastic, New York. Before finding fame in acting, Davis worked as a songwriter, most famously penning The …
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