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News Archive
2012
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Famous Texans Edition
March 2, 2012 by Leila TahaToday is Texas Independence Day. On this day in 1836, Texas broke from Mexico and formed the Republic of Texas. It wasn't until 10 years later that Texas was annexed by the United States, and Texans still celebrate their independence day each year....
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- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Fashion Designers
- Famous People Named Tom
Tom Ford
Fashion Designer, Filmmaker / 1961 -
Tom Ford is a fashion designer and film director who was the Creative Director of Gucci from 1994-2004. He founded his own Tom Ford fashion label in 2004.
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Choreographers
- Famous Dancers
Alvin Ailey
Choreographer / 1931 - 1989
Alvin Ailey was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York in 1958.
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- Failed Assassinations
- Celebrity Aviators
- Candidates Eating
George W. Bush
U.S. President, U.S. Governor / 1946 -
George W. Bush was the 43rd president of the United States. He led his country's response to the 9/11 attacks in 2001 and initiated the Iraq War in 2003.
- In these groups:
- Notable Hispanic Women
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
- Famous Arians
Selena
Singer / 1971 - 1995
Known as the "Queen of Tejano Music," Selena was a beloved Latin recording artist who was killed by the president of her fan club.
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Who Am I? Famous Leap Year Babies
February 29, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatWe have Julius Caesar to thank for making the leap year official in order to keep our calendars straight and in line with the revolution of the Earth around the...
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Female Whistleblowers
March 1, 2012 by Leila TahaMarch is women's history month, a time when we remember not just women who star in movies or hold elected office, but women who have made an impact by speaking...
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- Mysterious Deaths
- Real Life Leading Ladies
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
Karen Silkwood
Activist / 1946 - 1974
Karen Silkwood was a nuclear power plant technician and union activist who exposed violations by her employers. She was killed in a suspicious car accident. -
Lookalike of the Week: Ladies First
March 1, 2012 by Kayla Arias"Believe me when I say being a woman is great," raps Queen Latifah in her 1989 single, "Ladies First," a hit that quickly became a female empowerment anthem. Just...
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Black Writers
Zora Neale Hurston
Civil Rights Activist, Author / 1891 - 1960
Anthropologist and novelist Zora Neale Hurston was a fixture of the Harlem Renaissance before writing her masterwork, Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Queen Latifah
Film Actress, Television Actress, Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper, Singer / 1970 -
Queen Latifah is an American rapper, record producer and actress known for her roles in the films Set it Off, Bone Collector, Last Holiday and Chicago.
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African-American Firsts
February 28, 2012 by Leila TahaMany people know that Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier, and that Barack Obama is the first black U.S. President. But over the course of American...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Famous Black Writers
- Famous Lookalikes
Maya Angelou
Author, Poet / 1928 -
Maya Angelou is a poet and prize-winning memoirist. She is the author of the critically acclaimed I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
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- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Singers
Marian Anderson
Singer, Diplomat / 1897 - 1993
Marian Anderson was an African American singer, one of the finest contraltos of her time, and recipient of the Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Scientists
- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Sagittarians
Guion S. Bluford
Astronaut, Pilot, Scientist / 1942 -
Bluford became the first African American to travel in space in 1983, as a mission specialist aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
- In these groups:
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
Arthur Ashe
Activist, Tennis Player / 1943 - 1993
Arthur Ashe is the first African American to win the men's singles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and the first black American to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
- In these groups:
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
Ernie Davis
Football Player / 1939 - 1963
Ernie Davis became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy before his life was tragically cut short by leukemia at the age of 23.
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Monkees Singer Davy Jones Dies at 66
February 29, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatDavy Jones, the former lead singer of the Monkees, died after a heart attack today in Florida, according to Reuters. He had been on a solo tour when he was admitted to a hospital after experiencing chest pains.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- The Monkees
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Davy Jones
Television Actor, Singer / 1945 - 2012
Davy Jones is a singer and actor who found fame as the singer for the band the Monkees on the TV show by the same name.
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- The Monkees
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actors
Micky Dolenz
Theater Actor, Television Actor, Singer / 1945 -
Micky Dolenz was a member of the 1960s created-for-television rock group, The Monkees.
