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Charles Henry Fuller, Jr.

March 5th in African American History – Charles Henry Fuller, Jr.

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March 5, 1939 Charles Henry Fuller, Jr., playwright and novelist, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fuller attended Villanova University before serving in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from La Salle College in 1967 and was a co-founder of the Afro-American Arts Theater in Philadelphia that […]

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Deborrah Kaye Allen

January 16th in African American History – Deborrah Kaye Allen

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January 16, 1950 Deborrah Kaye Allen, actress, choreographer, director, and producer, was born in Houston, Texas. Allen earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in classical Greek literature, speech, and theater in 1971 from Howard University and made her Broadway debut in the chorus of “Purlie” in 1972. In 1980, her appearance in the Broadway […]

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One of the many ways to help us understand the tremendous impact of our famous and most influential leaders is to look at their achievements throughout history.  The awards, the championships, the organizations that have been built by individuals are part of the legacy of these trailblazers. African Americans have made their marks all around […]

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Maria Halle Berry

August 14th in African American History – Maria Halle Berry

By on August 14, 2011 in Acting, African American History, August

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August 14, 1968 Maria Halle Berry, actress, former model, and beauty queen, was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to becoming an actress, Berry won Miss Teen All-American in 1985, Miss Ohio USA in 1986, and she was first runner-up in Miss USA 1986. That same year, she became the first African American entrant in the […]

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Abbey Lincoln

August 14th in African American History – Abbey Lincoln

By on August 14, 2011 in Acting, African American History, August, Civil Rights, Music

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August 14, 2010 Abbey Lincoln, jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress, died. Abbey Lincoln was born Anna Marie Wooldridge on August 6, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. She moved to California in 1951 to perform in nightclubs. In 1956, she began her recording career with “Abbey Lincoln’s Affair: A Story of a Girl in Love.” Other recordings […]

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Djimon Gaston Hounsou

Djimon Gaston Hounsou – April 24th in African American History

By on April 24, 2011 in Acting, African American History, April

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April 24, 1964 Djimon Gaston Hounsou, actor and model, was born in Cotonou, Benin. Hounsou made his film debut in the 1990 film “Without You I’m Nothing” but his breakthrough came with his portrayal of Cinque in the 1997 film “Amistad.” For that role he received wide critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award nomination.

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Dana Elaine Owens (Queen Latifah)

March 18th in African American History – Dana Elaine Owens (Queen Latifah)

By on March 18, 2011 in Acting, African American History, Author, March, Music

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March 18, 1970 Dana Elaine Owens (Queen Latifah), rapper, singer and actress, was born in Newark, New Jersey. Latifah started rapping in 1987 with the group Ladies Fresh and released her first album, “All Hail the Queen,” in 1989. Other rap albums include “Nature of a Sista” (1991) and “Order in the Court” (1998). In […]

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