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February 2012
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What Would Honest Abe Wear?
February 16, 2012 by Jennifer BallFashion Week may be wrapping up, but that doesn't stop blogger and fashion expert John Jannuzzi from thinking up more great contemporary fashions for our favorite historical figures. Since we just finished celebrating Lincoln's birthday (Whew! What a...
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Whitney Houston Dies at 48
February 11, 2012 by Jennifer BallAccording to officials, pop legend Whitney Houston was found dead Saturday at a Beverly Hills, California, hotel. She was 48 years old.
Houston's body was reportedly...also in this article
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Celebrity Self-Imploders
- Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston
Bobby Brown
Singer / 1969 -
Singer Bobby Brown, known for hits including "Don't Be Cruel" and "Humpin' Around," is also famous for his troubled marriage to Whitney Houston.
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Who Am I? Famous Black History Record-Breakers
February 14, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatThe best and the brightest have a way of capturing our attention, and when it comes to making world records there's no shortage of notable African Americans. Here...
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African-American Inventors
February 14, 2012 by Leila TahaAfrican-Americans have faced many obstacles over the course of history, but this hasn't stopped bright, innovative individuals from developing inventions that have...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Black Inventors
- Famous Black Scientists
- Famous Pisceans
Garrett Morgan
Entrepreneur, Inventor, Publisher / 1877 - 1963
Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African-American inventors with his many patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, a breathing device, and an improved sewing machine and traffic signal.
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- Famous Black Inventors
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Inventors
Elijah McCoy
Entrepreneur, Engineer, Inventor / 1844 - 1929
Elijah McCoy was a 19th century African-American inventor best known for inventing lubrication devices used to make train travel more efficient.
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Inventors
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Inventors
Lewis Howard Latimer
Engineer, Inventor / 1848 - 1928
Lewis Howard Latimer was an inventor and draftsman best known for his contributions to the patenting of the light bulb and the telephone.
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- Famous Black Inventors
- Famous Black Scientists
- Famous Libras
George Carruthers
Physicist / 1939 -
Scientist George Carruthers created inventions, such as the ultraviolet camera, or spectograph, which was used by NASA in the 1972 Apollo 16 flight, revealing the mysteries of space and the Earth's atmosphere.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Grammy Awards Edition
February 9, 2012 by Leila TahaThis Sunday, February 12, is the 54th Annual Grammys. Each year, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences honors outstanding achievements in the music...
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LeAnn Rimes
Film Actress, Television Actress, Singer / 1982 -
Country singer LeAnn Rimes's album Light Up My Life became the first to debut at number one on the pop, country and contemporary Christian Billboard charts.
- In these groups:
- Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith
- Famous Fathers
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
Will Smith
Actor, Entrepreneur, Rapper / 1968 -
Will Smith was on the TV show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and has had a successful career as a film actor in several blockbusters since 1992.
- In these groups:
- Irish Eyes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Singers
Sinead O'Connor
Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1966 -
With her signature shaved head, Sinead O'Connor emerged with a powerful and expressive voice, complex songs, and a fair share of controversy.
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- Captains of Industry
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Inventors
Thomas Edison
Entrepreneur, Inventor / 1847 - 1931
Inventor Thomas Edison created such great innovations as the electric light bulb, the telephone and the phonograph. A savvy businessman, he held more than a 1,000 patents for his inventions.
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Picture of the Week: Pressing Louboutin
February 13, 2012 by Julien McNabAs the court battle between Christian Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent continues over whether or not Saint Laurent is violating Louboutin's trademark for its famed red-soled shoes, we'd like to direct all parties to the portrait of Louis XIV below—and...
