Cindy Birdsong
A Journey Through Music and Legacy Cindy Birdsong, born Cynthia Ann Birdsong on December 15, 1939, in Camden, New Jersey, is a prominent African-American singer...
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Billy Dee Williams
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William December Williams Jr., known professionally as Billy Dee Williams, was born on April 6, 1937, in New York City. He was the son of...
Elder Lightfoot Solomon Michaux
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Besides his widespread media following, Michaux also developed an activist ministry that assisted the poor and homeless. The Church of God provided shelter and food...
Thomas Sumter
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Thomas Sumter was born on 14 August 1734 near Charlottesville, Virginia. He served as a sergeant of Virginia troops in the 1761 campaign against the...
Jefferson Davis
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After a distinguished military career, Jefferson Davis served as a U.S. senator and as secretary of war under Franklin Pierce before his election as the...
Solomon Burke
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Solomon Burke (born James Solomon McDonald, March 21, 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American rhythm and blues performer and songwriter who, despite only...
Luther Vandross
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Luther Vandross was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for his soulful voice and smooth R&B ballads. Born on April 20, 1951,...
The Freedmen’s Bureau
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The Freedmen’s Bureau, formally known as the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, was established in 1865 by Congress to help millions of former...
The O’Jays
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Rivaled only by the Spinners as soul’s greatest vocal group of the ’70s, the O’Jays are one of Philadelphia soul’s most popular and long-lived outfits....
Mary Wells
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The first star to bring consistent sales and recognition to Detroit’s Motown label in the 1960s, Mary Wells was also the first of many Motown...