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Kevin Lankford

Feb 7, 2012 at 9:33 am

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Top 100: Chandra Gill, Using Her Life Experience to Empower Today’s Youth

Top 100: Chandra Gill, Using Her Life Experience to Empower Today’s Youth

Chandra Gill, Ph.D., knows what it’s like to grow up in the inner city.

“Where I’m from, young people stand on corners they do not own and frequent stores owned by others. Where I’m from, churches overpopulate blocks as some of their own parishioners enter jails around the clock,” she writes on her website.

Raised in the crime-ridden Woodlawn section of Chicago, Gill can easily relate to children from urban communities.

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Kevin Lankford

Feb 3, 2012 at 7:25 am

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Top 100: Felecia Hatcher, Co-founder of gourmet ice cream truck line

Top 100: Felecia Hatcher, Co-founder of gourmet ice cream truck line

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!” Well this young black entrepreneur took it literally to the community and to the bank. Making Black History: How sweet it is!!!!

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Kevin Lankford

Feb 2, 2012 at 9:31 am

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Top 100: Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, a trailblazer for women in politics and the military

Top 100: Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, a trailblazer for women in politics and the military

Today’s history maker is Jennifer Carroll. The first African-American Republican woman on a statewide ticket…

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Kevin Lankford

Feb 2, 2012 at 9:07 am

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Don Cornelius’ memorable moments: Al Sharpton on ‘Soul Train’ and more

Don Cornelius’ memorable moments: Al Sharpton on ‘Soul Train’ and more

Back in 1974 a young Al Sharpton appeared on Soul Train with Don Cornelius, to present a ‘black’ record to Sharpton’s idol, James Brown for his classic song “The Payback”:

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Kevin Lankford

Feb 1, 2012 at 9:27 am

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Top 100 Making History Today

Top 100 Making History Today

If you havn’t been living under a rock, you know Febuary is Black History month. So how about a series that features today’s history makers? In 29 Days?…Let’s see!

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Kevin Lankford

Feb 1, 2012 at 8:49 am

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My Favorite Author: Langston Hughes

My Favorite Author: Langston Hughes

Ever since I was in the play A Raisin in the Sun, I’ve admired the writings of James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967). He was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form jazz poetry. Hughes is best known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance. He famously wrote about the period that “Harlem was in vogue.”

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mcurley

Jan 26, 2011 at 5:12 pm

Our History Makers

Tune-in every weekday until Friday, March 2nd and listen for the daily history maker keyword. Enter the keyword into the form below each day for your chance to win $1000 each week! The more times you enter, the more chances you have to win! Official Rules Read More

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Winston Chaney

Feb 26, 2010 at 7:15 am

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Celebrating The Legendary Smokey Robinson

Celebrating The Legendary Smokey Robinson

The legendary Smokey Robinson has been a pillar in the African American music scene since the inception of Motown. Follow us as we celebrate Smokey Robinson during this Black History month.

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Radio One DC

Feb 24, 2010 at 9:38 am

January 18, 1958: The NHL Is Integrated

January 18, 1958:  The NHL Is Integrated

On January 18, 1958 the first African American played for the NHL. Read the story of Willie O’Ree here.

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Radio One DC

Feb 24, 2010 at 9:23 am

Roslyn M. Brock Youngest Board Chairman Of The NAACP

Roslyn M. Brock Youngest Board Chairman Of The NAACP

The NAACP recently elected their youngest Board Chairman Roslyn M. Brock. Read her story here.

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Winston Chaney

Feb 24, 2010 at 9:10 am

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Althea Gibson: Tennis and Golf Pioneer

Althea Gibson:  Tennis and Golf Pioneer

Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month.

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Winston Chaney

Feb 23, 2010 at 9:00 am

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Taraji P. Henson: From Howard U To Hollywood’s A-List

Taraji P. Henson: From Howard U To Hollywood’s A-List

Taraji P. Henson is one of today’s brightest African-American actresses stacking up a long list of movie credits and awards. Her story and accomplishments are highlighted here in honor of Black History Month.

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Winston Chaney

Feb 23, 2010 at 9:00 am

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Denzel Washington: An Actor That Transcends Time

Denzel Washington: An Actor That Transcends Time

We honor Denzel Washington for Black History Month 2010 for his vast contributions to the arts as one of our greatest American actors. How well do you think you know Denzel? Take our trivia quiz and test your “fanism.”

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Winston Chaney

Feb 22, 2010 at 7:45 am

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Black Activist: Angela Davis

Angela Davis Black Activist and legendary Black Panther, still is active today speaking and uplifting the African American community. Follow us as we celebrate Angela Davis. Read More

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Radio One DC

Feb 22, 2010 at 7:18 am

Winter Olympics Phenomenon: Shani Davis

Winter Olympics Phenomenon:  Shani Davis

Shani Davis has taken the 2010 Winter Olympics by storm. If you didn’t know who he was before, now you do. Get to know the Winter Olympics phenom here.

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