Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin Is About Introducing the World to Singer’s Journey of Becoming the Queen of Soul: ‘I Wanted to Make Sure That We Could See the Journey’ – Atlanta Black Star

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Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin Is About Introducing the World to Singer’s Journey of Becoming the Queen of Soul: ‘I Wanted to Make Sure That We Could See the Journey’ – Atlanta Black Star

Actress Cynthia Erivo says respect and humanity are at the fulcrum of her craft as she opens up about her latest role, Aretha Franklin. Erivo portrays […]

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Forty-three persons killed in rebellion in Detroit. Federal troops were called out for the first time since the Detroit riot of 1943 to quell the largest racial rebellion in a U.S. city in the twentieth century. More than two thousand persons were injured and some five thousand were

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1967

Roberta Martin, gospel great born

Born this day in Helena, AR --- died Jan. 18, 1969 Worked with gospel greats like Thomas Dorsey and Theodore Frye. Sis. Martin became owner of one of the largest gospel publishing houses in Chicago.

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27

1981

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1973

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1988

Events After Martin Luther King Jr's Death

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9

1968

John Conyers Jr

John Conyers Jr. elected to House of Representatives from Detroit.

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3

1964

Jones, Bill T. (1952- )

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1952

Birthday of Natalie Cole

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5

1950

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4

1868

Rawles, George Washington (1845–1922)

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1922

Black Anti-Slavery Crusaders

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Richard Pryor was a popular American stand-up comedian and one of the most influential entertainers of his time. He was born on December 1, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois. He had a troubled childhood; his mother worked as a prostitute and his father was a bartender, boxer and World War veteran. His

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Martin Luther King

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3

1868

Bullard, Eugene James ["Jacques"] (1895-1961)

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1895

Born: 11/26/1939 Nutbush, TennesseeAnna Mae Bullock, better known by her stage name Tina Turner, is a singer, dancer, actress, and author, whose career has spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards.Awards / Achievements:

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3

1981

Satcher, David (1941- )

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2

1941

Harriet Tubman starts the Underground Railroad

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1853

(1808) Rev. Peter Williams, “An Oration On The Abolition Of The Slave Trade”

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Andrew Young born

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12

1932

Sam Cook, Father of Soul Music, born.

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1931

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1938

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28

1988

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1990

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1949

Laurence Fishburne

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