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- Created on 26 February 2013
Janet Jackson Marries Billionaire Wissam Al Mana in Secret Wedding
In a 24-hour news cycle where secrets are next to impossible Janet Jackson managed to marry her beau, Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana, in a private ceremony last year.
After rumors of an extravagant Spring wedding intensified, the couple released a joint statement exclusively to Entertainment Tonight:
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- Created on 25 February 2013
Temptation’s Singer Otis ‘Damon’ Harris Dead At 62
Otis “Damon” Harris, a former member of the Motown group The Temptations, has died of prostate cancer. He was 62.
Chuck Woodson, a cousin serving as family spokesman, confirmed that Harris died at a Baltimore hospice last week.
Harris performed with the celebrated Motown act The Temptations from 1971 to 1975 and sang on hits including
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- Created on 21 February 2013
Malcolm X Assassinated on This Day 48 Years Ago
Muslim minister and human rights leader El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, widely known as Malcolm X, stands as one of the most-influential figures in Black History. Forty-eight years ago today, Malcolm X was gunned down by three assailants, and it has been speculated that the killing was inspired by words from his former Nation of Islam (NOI) compatriot
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- Created on 22 February 2013
Rev. Al Sharpton Will Speak at Salem Church Celebration
Salem Bible Church will celebrate Black History Month by honoring a distinguished list of history makers and dignitaries on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. at Salem East, located at 5460 Hillandale Drive in Lithonia.
Hosted by ministerial leaders, the Rev. Jasper Williams Jr. and Dr. Joseph L. Williams, the event guest speaker will be the Rev. Al Sharpton. Honorees will include Xernona Clayton, the Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, the Rev. Joseph E. Lowery and Evelyn Gibson Lowery. Guests at the event will be entertained by the Spelman College Glee Club, among others.
"The freedoms that I have as a 35-year-old African-American male exist because of the fight of my ancestors," says Co-Pastor Dr. Joseph L. Williams. "I am very blessed to be a part of a celebratory service that exalts true leaders who have allowed their life to affect generations present as well as generations to come!"
For more information, contact Stephanie Andry, 404-809-4800, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
- Created on 21 February 2013
President to Speak at US Capitol Unveiling of Rosa Parks Statue
President Barack Obama will honor pioneering civil rights activist Rosa Parks in an unveiling ceremony of a statue at the US Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 27. The President will deliver remarks at the gathering after an invite from House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Parks will be the first
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