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Anthony Overton, first African-American to lead a major business conglomerate
In the circles of black business moguls, Anthony Overton born March 21, 1865 stands out tall. Although born in Louisiana to Anthony and Martha Overton, the family moved after the Civil War to Topeka, Kansas...
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Thomas Hearns’ powerful right hand that knocked out 13 professional opponents
Thomas Hearns alias The Hitman or the Motor City Cobra was part of the fabulous four, who gave boxing fans more than they bargained for. He was as resilient as he was merciless. The first person to win...
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Francine Everett, the actress who shunned Hollywood’s maid roles and became darling of ‘race’ movies
You might not have heard of or seen Francine Everett in film because she did not achieve the attention, success and popularity with white cinema audiences. However, her appearances in “race”...
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How former slave R.H. Boyd founded a Christian publishing company which has thrived for 124 years
Some men are great credit to their race, society, country and in Richard Henry Boyd’s case Christendom. The R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation he founded has a longstanding tradition of producing,...
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Sam Cooke, the gospel star who did ‘devil’s music’
Sam Cooke stood out on many fronts. He was born in 1931 to a Baptist minister making him practice music in the gospel vein. In his teens, he formed a quintet called the Highway QCs. After graduating from...
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With over 500 decorative pieces, Philip Simmons became Charleston’s most celebrated ironworker
Some leave their mark as musicians, actors or politicians, but for Philip Simmons, it would be his ironwork that propelled him to prominence. So profound was his decorative pieces of ornamental iron that...
