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  Matilda Evans: South Carolina’s first licensed female physician who owned two hospitals and treated 3,800 patients

  Michael Eli Dokosi

  The essence of family is that even when your parents depart, you get to tap into the warmth, guidance and love of other relations. And for Matilda Arabella Evans, she had her grandmother, Edith Willis...

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  Four pioneering African-American women millionaires after slavery

  Michael Eli Dokosi

  America’s Civil War from April 12, 1861 to April 9, 1865 nearly destroyed the United States. The civil war began primarily as a result of the long-standing controversy over the enslavement of black...

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  ‘The Birth of a Nation’; the 1915 film screened at the White House depicting blacks as savages

  Michael Eli Dokosi

  D.W. Griffith’s 1915 film, The Birth of a Nation is considered as the birth of the American film industry. The film’s effect on the film medium and culture was so immense that that the repercussions...

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  The Church of England issues apology to Blacks, others for racist acts

  Michael Eli Dokosi

  The Church of England is seeking to atone for looking the other way when certain ills were committed by the Church. At its General Synod, members voted to apologize for the Church’s past actions...

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  How Magic Johnson threatened to boycott the league becoming first active NBA player with own licensing deal

  Michael Eli Dokosi

  To have passion for something is good. It helps, however, when one has varied interests. For Magic Johnson born Earvin Johnson Jr. his interest in the business side of basketball has served him well. Johnson...

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  How Eartha Kitt’s love for the wealthy heir to the MGM movie empire hit a snag

  Michael Eli Dokosi

  There was never a dull moment with Eartha Kitt, who was a singer, actress, dancer, comedian, activist, author and songwriter. Her lithe, feline movements, the bewitchingly provocative glances from her...

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