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Don Cornelius: A Former Chicago Cop’s Journey To Fame
CHICAGO — When this proud city welcomed back hometown hero Don Cornelius last year, it wasn’t just Chicago-style – it was “Soul Train” style, complete with Afro wigs, bell bottoms and hip-shaking in the streets.
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The 40th anniversary celebrations for “Soul Train” traced a remarkable journey for a former Chicago police officer who got his start in
Read MoreFive Things Black People Learned From Don Cornelius
Post by spirit1400music in Our History Makers: Editorial on Feb 1, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Like the rest of America, I was distraught over the death of the great Don Cornelius, creator of the legendary show, “Soul Train.” There will never be another one like him; for, he truly changed the Black entertainment landscape for all eternity. Here are five things that Black people can learn from the master of soul:
Don Cornelius Dead Of Apparent Suicide
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Post by spirit1400music in Our History Makers: Editorial on Feb 1, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Don Cornelius, 75, was found dead in an apparent suicide at his Sherman Oaks home on Wednesday morning. There is speculation he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, but police are investigating. Still, Cornelius will always be remembered as a hero to many, especially urban kids growing up in the ’70s.
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Read MoreFREE Black History Month Events For The Entire Family [LOCAL]
Post by spirit1400music in Our History Makers: Local Events on Jan 30, 2012 at 5:09 pm![FREE Black History Month Events For The Entire Family [LOCAL]](http://cdn.mybaltimorespirit.com/files/2012/01/bhm-lrg-200x150.jpg "FREE Black History Month Events For The Entire Family [LOCAL]")
Find out what’s going on in and around the city for Black History Month.
Read MoreRadio One’s Toy Drives [PHOTOS] THANK YOU BALTIMORE!
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Thanks to you we were able to donate truckloads of toys to the U.S. Marines “Toys For Tots” campaign.
Read MoreCompton Girl Becomes Youngest To Fly Solo Across America
Post by spirit1400music in Inspiration on Dec 8, 2011 at 7:17 am
CNN reports that 15-year-old Kimberly Anyadike of Compton, Calif. has become the youngest Black woman in history to fly solo across America. She was coached by a Tuskeegee Airman. This story courtesy of YourBlackWorld TV:
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The Boys and Girls Club of America… Join us for the Radio One Radiothon December 5th to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America you can text “Futures” to 80888 or call 1-800-540-BGCA to give the gift of a great future.
Read MoreTouching! Facebook Reunites Father And Son After 25 Years
Post by spirit1400music in Inspiration on Nov 22, 2011 at 3:04 pm
A California father and son were reunited after more than two decades, when they found each other on Facebook.com.
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Strong Child! 7-Year-Old Publishes Book About Obesity
Post by spirit1400music in National on Nov 17, 2011 at 9:59 am
A 7-year-old girl authored a children’s book titled, “Not Fat Because I Want To Be,” in order to expose the challenges of being an obese adolescent.
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Read MoreAfrican American Chess Masters And Leaders By Example
Post by spirit1400music in Inspiration on Nov 14, 2011 at 6:00 am
Three young African American chess players from the New York City area have each become masters before their 13th birthdays.
Fewer than 2 percent of the 47,000 members of the United States Chess Federation are masters — and just 13 of them are under the age of 14.
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“Masters don’t happen every day, and
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