Deborah Cox first Black woman inductee to Canadian Music Hall of Fame

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Deborah Cox first Black woman inductee to Canadian Music Hall of Fame

Deborah Cox is making history with her latest milestone. She will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame,

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