Author : joe bodego

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Lucinda Todd

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Lucinda Todd was one of the thirteen plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit against the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, in 1951, challenging the racial...
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George Clinton

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George Clinton is an American musician, songwriter, and producer who is widely regarded as one of the foremost innovators of funk music. Born on July...
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Chic

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Chic is an American disco and funk band that was formed in 1976. With their unique blend of infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and stylish flair,...
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2 Live Crew

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2 Live Crew is an American hip-hop group that was formed in Miami, Florida, in 1984. The group gained notoriety in the late 1980s and...
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MC Hammer

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MC Hammer is a legendary rapper, dancer, and entrepreneur who rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s with his catchy hits and...
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George B. “Spider” Anderson

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George B. “Spider” Anderson is considered one of the greatest African American jockeys in horse racing history. There are no details available on George Anderson’s...
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De La Soul

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De La Soul is an American hip-hop group formed in 1987. The group consists of members Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer, David “Dave” Jolicoeur, and Vincent “Maseo”...
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B-Boying

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B-boying, also known as breakdancing, is a dynamic and acrobatic style of dance that emerged in the streets of New York City in the 1970s....
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Kurtis Blow

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Kurtis Blow, whose real name is Kurtis Walker, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and DJ. He is widely regarded as one of...