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September 12 1873
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Beautiful and talented, Madame Sul-Te-Wan!
*Madame Sul-Te-Wan 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 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. |
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July 14 1893
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More than (just) Andy, Spencer Williams Jr.
*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, symbol of twentieth century acting.
*Rex Ingram was born on this date in 1895. |
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July 26 1896
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Evelyn Preer , one of the first of silent film. . .
*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, the complete entertainer.
*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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Stepin Fetchit played Vaudeville and Films
*On this date in 1902, Stepin 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 made it happen for many Black actors. .
*Frederick 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 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 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, a special actor and author!
*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 and screen, Esther Rolle.
On this date in 1920, Esther Rolle was born. |
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November 29 1920
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Beah Richards, an actress with style!
*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, an endearing actress!
*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 was born on this date in 1927. |
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January 26 1928
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A sensual performer, Ertha Kitt
*On this date in 1928, Ertha 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 a command performance.
*On this date in 1929, Moses Gunn was born. |
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November 15 1930
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Whitman Mayo, TV's "Grady".
Whitman Mayo 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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A special actor, Adolph Caesar.
On this date in 1933, Adolph Caesar was born. |
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December 8 1933
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Flip Wilson, a gifted comedian!
*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 was born on this date in 1934. |
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October 19 1934
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Lloyd Haynes, TV star of the 60's!
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 Caroll 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 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 actor!
*Yaphet Kotto 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 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 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 was born on this date in 1948. |
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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, actress with conviction!
*Teresa Graves 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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November 13 1949
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Whoopi Goldberg, a contemporary actress!
*Whoopi Goldberg was born on this date in 1949. |
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January 16 1950
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Debbie Allen, beautiful, and talented. . .
*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, her resume says it all.
*Alfre Woodard 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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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, talent and much more. .
*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, an excellent performer!
*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
Film/TV |
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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, 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, a 'Big Ticket' entertainer.
*Will Smith 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. |
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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. |
