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September 12 1873
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Beautiful and talented, Madame Sul-Te-Wan!
Madame Sul-Te-Wan, an African-American actress, was born on on this date in 1873. |
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April 18 1881
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Noble Johnson, a hollywood original!
Noble Johnson was born on this date in 1881. |
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January 2 1884
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One of our first filmmakers, Oscar Micheaux.
On this date we recall the birth of Oscar Micheaux in 1884. |
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October 30 1888
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More than the "Kingfish," actor Tim Moore.
On this date we celebrate the birth of Tim Moore, an African-American actor and entertainer, in 1888. |
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October 7 1889
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Clarence Muse, a pioneer film actor.
On this date, we mark the birth of Clarence Edouard Muse, born in 1889 in Baltimore. |
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July 14 1893
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Spencer Williams, Jr., "Andy" but also actor and director
Spencer Williams Jr. |
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June 10 1895
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Hattie McDaniel, actress extraordinaire. .
This date marks the birthday of Hattie McDaniel in 1895. |
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October 20 1895
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Rex Ingram, 20th century actor on stage, in films, and on TV
Rex Ingram, an African-American actor, was born on this date in 1895. |
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July 26 1896
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Evelyn Preer, pioneer Black actor in race film and theater productions
Evelyn Preer was born on this date in 1896. |
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September 2 1896
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One of Kentucky's finest, Amanda Randolph!
Amanda Randolph was born on this date in 1896. |
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October 31 1896
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Ethel Waters, from Blues to Broadway
This date marks the birth of Ethel Waters in 1896. |
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March 19 1897
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Mom's Mabley, comic pioneer
*This date marks the birthday of Moms Mabley, born in 1897. |
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December 14 1898
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Lillian Randolph, a film and television jewel!
Lillian Randolph was born on this date in 1898. |
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March 1 1899
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Ruby Dandridge: is mother the daughter of the child?
Ruby Dandridge was born on this date in 1899. |
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July 9 1901
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Jester Hairston, more than an actor!
Jester Hairston was born on this date in 1901. |
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September 4 1901
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Mantan Moreland, a classic comic actor.
*On this date in 1901 Mantan Moreland was born. |
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March 8 1902
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Cincinnati's own, actress Louise Beavers
*This date recalls the birth of Louise Beavers in 1902. |
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May 30 1902
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Step'n Fetchit played vaudeville and films.
On this date in 1902, Step'n Fetchit was born. |
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December 23 1903
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Fredi Washington, actress with depth.
*On this date in 1903, Fredi Washington was born. |
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February 16 1904
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Walt Disney's first live actor, James Baskett!
*On this date we point out the birth of James Baskett in 1904. |
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April 18 1904
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Pigmeat Markham, comedian extraordinaire.
On this date we mark the birth of Pigmeat Markham in 1904. |
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August 27 1905
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Frederick O'Neal, performer and leader of arts groups
Frederick Douglass O'Neal was born on this date in 1905. |
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September 18 1905
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Eddie Anderson was Jack Benny's better half.
*On this date, Eddie (Rochester) Anderson was born in 1905. |
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August 7 1906
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Actress from the Delta, Ernestine Wade!
*Ernestine Wade was born on this date in 1906. |
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May 3 1907
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A distinquished actor, Canada Lee. .
This date marks the birth of Canada Lee (Lionel Cornelius Canegata, his name at birth) in 1907. |
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September 10 1907
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Alvin Childress, actor from the Delta!
*Alvin Childress was born on this date in 1907. |
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October 11 1907
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Dance and give back, Clayton Bates!
The birth of Clayton Bates, an African-American tap dancer, is marked on this date in 1907. |
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March 15 1910
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Nick Stewart, actor who founded the Ebony Showcase Theater!
*On this date in 1910, Nick Stewart was born. |
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May 23 1910
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Scatman Crothers, a well known actor
Scatman Crothers, an African-American actor and musician, was born on this date in 1910. |
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June 28 1910
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Ruth Attaway, stage, screen, and TV!
Ruth Attaway was born on this date in 1910. |
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January 8 1911
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Butterfly McQueen, an actress who wanted more . . .
On this date we point out the birth of Butterfly McQueen in 1911. |
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August 8 1911
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Rosetta LeNoire, actress and producer!
*Rosetta LeNoire was born on this date in 1911. |
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November 30 1912
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Visual excellence is Gordon Parks.
*On this date in 1912, Gordon Parks was born. |
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January 21 1913
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The "Black Garbo," Nina McKinney. .
Nina M. |
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July 24 1914
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A gift to see on stage or screen, Frank Silvera!
Frank Silvera was born on this date in 1914. |
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June 30 1917
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Lena Horne, singer/actress extraordinaire . . .
This date marks the birthday of Lena Horne in 1917. |
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August 13 1917
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A true acting talent, Claudia McNeil!
*Claudia McNeil was born on this date in 1917. |
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August 29 1917
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From the ANT to an Emmy, Isabel Sanford. .
*On this date in 1917 Isabel Sanford was born. |
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December 18 1917
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Ossie Davis, man of many theatrical talents and a "giant of civil rights"
Ossie Davis was born on this date in 1917. |
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March 29 1918
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Entertainer, Pearl Bailey was an audience favorite..
*On this date, Pearl Bailey was born in 1918. |
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June 11 1920
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Exceptional talent and appeal, Hazel Scott. .
Hazel Scott was born on this date in 1920. |
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October 19 1920
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Everybodys "Aunt," LaWanda Page!
LaWanda Page was born on this date in 1920. |
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November 8 1920
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Star of stage, screen, and TV Esther Rolle.
On this date in 1920, Esther Rolle was born. |
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November 29 1920
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Beah Richards, award-winning actor
The birth of Beah Richards in 1920 is celebrated on this date. |
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November 9 1922
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Entertainer Dorothy Dandridge could do it all!
*This date marks the birth of Dorothy Dandridge in 1922. |
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December 9 1922
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A true original, Redd Foxx!
Redd Foxx was born on this date in 1922. |
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November 21 1923
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A commanding presence, Julius Harris!
The birth of Julius Harris in 1923 is celebrated on this date. |
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August 19 1924
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Excellent on stage or screen, William Marshall!
*William Marshall was born on this date in 1924. |
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September 24 1924
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Theresa Merritt, a successful actress on stage, in musicals, and on TV!
Theresa Merritt was born on this date in 1924. |
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October 13 1924
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Black comedy with a corporate look, Nipsey Russell!
Nipsey Russell was born on this date in 1924. |
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October 27 1924
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Ruby Dee, actress, and activist.
Ruby Dee was born on this date in 1924. |
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September 22 1925
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Virginia Capers, an actress with a musical touch!
*Virginia Capers was born on this date in 1925. |
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December 8 1925
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Sammy Davis Jr. "the total entertainment package"!
This date marks the birth of Sammy Davis, Jr,. |
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February 20 1927
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Sidney Poitier, a pure actor . . .
*Sidney Poitier was born on this date in 1927. |
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March 1 1927
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Harry Belafonte, an entertainer of truth!
Harry Belafonte was born on this date in 1927. |
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July 2 1927
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Brock Peters, a twentieth century actor!
Brock Peters, an African-American actor, was born on this date in 1927. |
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January 17 1928
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A sensual performer, Eartha Kitt
On this date in 1928, Eartha Kitt was born. |
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August 28 1929
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Roxie Roker, actress and more!
Roxie Roker was born on this date in 1929. |
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September 19 1929
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Mel Stewart, actor and teacher.
*Mel Stewart was born on this date in 1929. |
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October 2 1929
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Moses Gunn, gave many superb performances in movies, on stage, in film, and TV
On this date in 1929, Moses Gunn, an African-American actor, was born. |
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November 15 1930
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Whitman Mayo, TV's "Grady" and theater teacher
Whitman Mayo, an African-American actor, was born this date in 1930. |
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January 17 1931
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The voice heard around the world, James Earl Jones!
*James Earl Jones was born on this date in 1931. |
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February 12 1932
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From Missouri to Hollywood, Lincoln Kilpatrick.
*Lincoln Kilpatrick was born on this date in 1932. |
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July 4 1932
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Otis Young, actor with dignity. . .
Otis Young was born on this date in 1932. |
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February 26 1933
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Unique stage and screen talents, Godfrey Cambridge.
*On this date in 1933, Godfrey Cambridge was born. |
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December 5 1933
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An actor, of prominence, Adolph Caesar.
On this date in 1933, Adolph Caesar, an African-American actor, was born. |
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December 8 1933
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Flip Wilson, a gifted comedian who won hearts as well as acclaim
On this date in 1933, Flip Wilson was born. |
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December 19 1933
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Cicely Tyson, an inspiring actress!
Cicely Tyson was born on this date in 1933. |
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June 30 1934
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Ted Ross, actor and gentleman!
Ted Ross, an African-American entertainer, was born on this date in 1934. |
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October 19 1934
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Lloyd Haynes, TV star of the 1960s
Lloyd Haynes was born on this date in 1934. |
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July 17 1935
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One of TV's first, Diahann Carroll. .
On this date in 1935, Diahann Carroll was born. |
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August 18 1935
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Gail Fisher impacted the image of Black women on TV!
*On this date, we celebrate the birth of Gail Fisher in 1935. |
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June 1 1937
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Morgan Freeman, actor and activist!
Morgan Freeman was born on this date in 1937. |
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July 12 1937
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A Global hero, Bill Cosby. . .
Bill Cosby, an African-American entertainer, author, educator, and businessperson, was born on this date in 1937. |
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September 1 1937
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Ron O'Neal, actor of New York!
*Ron O’Neal was born on this date in 1937. |
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November 15 1937
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Yaphet Kotto, a commanding film, play, and TV actor
Yaphet Kott, an African American actor, was born on this date in 1937. |
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May 1 1939
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One of the best of TV news, Max Robinson. . .
Max Robinson was born on this date in 1939. |
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August 19 1940
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Henry Hampton, one of filmmaking's best!
*The birth of Henry Hampton in 1940 is marked on this date. |
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December 1 1940
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From the streets to stardom, Richard Pryor.
Richard Pryor, an African-American actor, director, screenwriter, and stand-up comic, was born on this date in 1940. |
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May 22 1941
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Paul Winfield, an actor with great style!
Paul Winfield, an African-American actor, was born on this date in 1941. |
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February 26 1943
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Bill Duke gives quality to the Film industry.
*Bill Duke was born on this date in 1943. |
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February 14 1946
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A complete entertainer, Gregory Hines!
*The birth of Gregory Hines is marked on this date in 1946. |
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July 22 1946
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Danny Glover does not act in real life!
Danny Glover was born on this date in 1946. |
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June 19 1948
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Texas talent and beauty, Phylicia Rashad!
Phylicia Rashad, an African-American actress. |
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December 22 1948
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Lynn Thigpen, actress of many roles!
Lynne Thigpen was born on this date in 1948. |
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January 10 1949
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Teresa Graves, a versatile actress
Teresa Graves, an African-American singer and actress, was born on this date in 1949. |
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August 21 1949
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Quality in film and television, Loretta Devine. . .
Loretta Devine was born on this date in 1949. |
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January 16 1950
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Debbie Allen, brilliant and beautiful theatrical talent
Debbie Allen was born on this date in 1950. |
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October 3 1950
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Beulah debuts on TV!
*On this date in 1950, The Beulah Show was broadcast for the first time. |
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October 17 1950
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A life short and bittersweet, Howard Rollins Jr.
Howard Rollins Jr. |
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December 13 1950
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Visual stimulation for the soul, David Russell!
David Russell was born on this date in 1950. |
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August 30 1953
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Robin Harris was a very funny man!
Robin Harris was born on this date in 1953. |
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November 8 1953
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Actress Alfre Woodward, an actor with wide-ranging venues and talents
Alfre Woodard, an African-American actress, was born on this date in 1953. |
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January 29 1954
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Oprah Winfrey, multi-media icon!
*Oprah Winfrey was born on this date 1954. |
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December 28 1954
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Denzel Washington, simply spectacular!
Denzel Washington was born on this date in 1954. |
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November 13 1955
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Whoopi Goldberg, actor, comedian, TV star
Whoopi Goldberg was born on this date in 1955. |
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June 30 1956
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Paris Barclay, a TV/Film influence!
Paris Barclay was born on this date in 1956. |
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January 15 1957
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Mario Van Peebles, acting and directing talent and "beautiful people"
Mario Van Peebles was born on this date in 1957. |
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February 3 1957
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Marlon Riggs, filmmaker, social trailblazer.
*On this date we mark the birth of Marlon Troy Riggs. |
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February 16 1957
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LeVar Burton, an international actor!
*On this date in 1957 Levar Burton was born. |
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March 20 1957
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Spike Lee, an effectively controversial filmmaker!
*Spike Lee was born on this date in 1957. |
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September 17 1960
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Kevin Clash, the diverse voice of the Muppets!
*Kevin Clash was born on this date in 1960. |
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April 3 1961
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Eddie Murphy, a BIG Star!
*On this date in 1961, Eddie Murphy was born. |
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July 15 1961
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Forest Whitaker, a talented and prepared actor.
*The birth of Forest Whitaker in 1961 is marked on this date. |
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July 30 1961
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Laurence Fishburne gives his characters heroic size
Laurence Fishburne was born on this date 1961. |
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April 13 1963
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Black actor wins Academy's Oscar!
On this date in 1963, the Oscar for best actor by the Academy of Motion Pictures was given to an African American for the first time. |
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March 25 1964
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LisaGay Hamilton, actress with depth. . .
*LisaGay Hamilton was born on this date in 1964. |
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February 7 1966
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Chris Rock, straight comedy (no chaser)!
*On this date in 1966, Chris Rock was born. |
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August 14 1966
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Halle Berry, rare beauty and talent!
*Halle Berry was born on this date in 1966. |
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November 16 1967
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Lisa Bonet, talent and mystery!
On this date in 1967, Lisa Bonet was born. |
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January 2 1968
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A man of many faces and many talents, Cuba Gooding, Jr.!
On this date in 1968, Cuba Gooding, Jr. |
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July 25 1968
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First black actress cast on American soap opera!
On this date in 1968, the first Black actress integrated American day-time television. |
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September 25 1968
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Will Smith, Oscar winner, hip-hopper, businessman
Will Smith, an African-American actor and entertainer, was born on this date 1968. |
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March 18 1970
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The complete entertainment package, Queen Latifah!
*Queen Latifah was born on this date in 1970. |
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January 23 1977
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Roots airs on television!
On this date in 1977, ABC-TV began televising the "Roots" mini-series, based on Alex Haley's book. |
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September 25 1991
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Library of Congress inserts Black film!
On this date in 1991, "The Blood of Jesus" was chosen as one of 25 films added to the Library of Congress's National Film Registry. |
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March 14 1995
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"Under One Roof" debuts. . .
*On this date in 1995, “Under One Roof” aired on CBS television. |
