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'Before Elvis' digs into the Black music that fueled the success of Presley's rock 'n' roll
Elvis, who was strongly influenced by and nurtured on Black music, was a part of the revolution that stood up against Jim ...
Ex-slave, architect, Confederacy supporter: The 'remarkable' Alabama legacy of Horace King
The state Capitol stairs serve as a stark example of complicated work performed by a complicated man, who lived a remarkable ...
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Krewe of ALLA’s first Black Mardi Gras queen and king prepare to roll
Henderson: And what about you, James? Durand: It’s also an honor for me to be chosen as the first African American king of the krewe of ALLA. I have a spiritual connection to Algiers in that my ...
Nat King Cole’s often overlooked role in the Civil Rights Movement
March 17 marks 106 years since the birth of musician Nat King Cole, whose success paved the way for future generations of Black artists.
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Most influential Black politicians in American history
A King confidant, he was elected to the House ... and was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to become the first African American to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.