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General Colin Luther Powell – The Political General

Colin Powell The Political General   By DALE RICARDO SHIELDS  “If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.” – Colin Luther Powell    “Have a vision. Be demanding.” – Colin Luther Powell   The story of Colin Luther …

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Juanita Moore: An Icon

                                            JUANITA  MOORE  by Dale Ricardo Shields “The creative arts puts a person on another level. That’s why we need to bring our youngsters into the theater.” —  Juanita Moore   “Moore was born in …

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Lynne Thigpen

  Lynne Thigpen “Cherlynne Theresa “Lynne” Thigpen (December 22, 1948 – March 12, 2003) was an American stage and television actress, best known for her role as “The Chief” in the various Carmen Sandiego television series. Thigpen was born in Joliet, Illinois. Thigpen moved to New York City in 1971 to begin her career as …

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Slavery Portal

SLAVERY                                Slavery is a system under which people are treated as property to be bought and sold, and are forced to work.      Slaves can be held against their will from the time of their capture, purchase or birth, and …

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‎100 Greatest “Female” R&B/Soul Vocalists.

‎100 Greatest Female R&B/Soul Vocalists   1. Aretha Franklin  2. Dinah Washington 3. Etta James    4. Ruth Brown 5. Mavis Staples    6. Minnie Riperton    7. Big Maybelle    8. Patti LaBelle    9. Darlene Love 10. LaVern Baker 11. Whitney Houston 12. Doris Duke 13. Roberta Flack 14. Mary Wells 15. Tina …

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