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Elev8

Feb 2, 2012 at 9:17 am

OUR HISTORY MAKERS: Hank Aaron

OUR HISTORY MAKERS:  Hank Aaron

In honor of Black History Month Radio One takes a look at the life of Hank Aaron.

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Elev8

Jan 30, 2012 at 5:12 pm

Our History Makers: Jackie Robinson

Our History Makers:  Jackie Robinson

For Black History Month Radio One takes a look at the life of Jackie Robinson as part of the “Our History Makers” series

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Elev8

Jan 30, 2012 at 9:31 am

Our History Makers: Martin Luther King Jr.

Our History Makers: Martin Luther King Jr.

The South’s racism was on full display as African Americans from Virginia to Alabama and beyond fought for equality. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became the face of the movement.

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Yogi

Feb 23, 2011 at 1:33 pm

28 DAYS IN HISTORY :: Alfred L. Cralle

28 DAYS IN HISTORY :: Alfred L. Cralle

Alfred L. Cralle (September 4, 1866–1920) was an African-American from Virginia who became an inventor and businessman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Yogi

Feb 17, 2011 at 5:16 pm

28 DAYS OF HISTORY :: Rubin Carter // 2.16.11

28 DAYS OF HISTORY :: Rubin Carter // 2.16.11

Rubin Carter was a middleweight boxing champion once ranked as a top contender in the early 1960s.

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Yogi

Feb 17, 2011 at 1:49 pm

28 DAYS OF HISTORY :: Sugarhill Gang

28 DAYS OF HISTORY :: Sugarhill Gang

Sugarhill Gang holds a special place in music history as the group with the first hip hop single to reach the Top 40.

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Yogi

Feb 11, 2011 at 3:26 pm

28 DAYS OF HISTORY :: Carter G. Woodson

28 DAYS OF HISTORY :: Carter G. Woodson

Carter G. Woodson, the son of slaves was self-educated until the age of 20 when he was able to attend and complete high school in two years.

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Yogi

Feb 11, 2011 at 3:01 pm

28 Days Of History: Aretha Franklin

28 Days Of History: Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin found great success in music with her late-’60s hits with Atlantic Records

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Yogi

Feb 9, 2011 at 5:18 pm

28 DAYS OF HISTORY :: MUM BETT // 2/9/11

28 DAYS OF HISTORY :: MUM BETT // 2/9/11

Mum Bett came into this world about 1748. She was born a slave, owned by Peter Hogebooma (a Dutchman), who lived in Claverack, New York.

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Yogi

Feb 8, 2011 at 1:14 pm

28 DAYS OF HISTORY :: Earl “Moonfixer” Lloyd

28 DAYS OF HISTORY :: Earl “Moonfixer” Lloyd

Earl “Moonfixer” Lloyd was the first Black man to play in the NBA.

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