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The Middle PassageDuring the Middle Passage, African slaves endured grueling conditions as they traveled to an unknown fate in the Americas. They slept below the deck on un-sanded plank floors without fresh air or light. Amazingly, most slaves survived this taxing journey but faced a lifetime of forced servitud... |
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Sarah VaughanWith only vocal experience in a church choir, a young Sarah Vaughan set her sights on a singing career. It was on the stage of the Harlem Apollo Theater that Vaughan launched her career. She was an untrained singer with a three-octave range and an amazing ability to improvise. By the end of her... |
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Open House Weekend at the Hunterfly Road Houses in New YorkFour mid-19th century houses, known as the Hunterfly Road Houses, have become an important part of a New York City neighborhood. In 1968, the Weeksville Heritage Foundation acquired the homes and they are part of the National Register of Historic Places. The homes were part of the Weeksville comm... |
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Bessie Smith: Empress of the BluesBessie Smith, often referred to as the Empress of the Blues, was known for her amazing classical blues style. She was one of the most popular blues singers during the 1920s, but when the Great Depression hit she had to revamp her style. Just as she was making a comeback with a more modern reper... |
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Satchel PaigeSatchel Paige was considered one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the Negro leagues. He could draw a crowd and pitch a no hitter. He was entertaining, talented, and always on the move to the team that offered the most money. Despite his unreliability, he was a highly desirable player ... |
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Muhammad AliMuhammad Ali was a symbol of black pride and defiance during the 1960s. He was outspoken and boastful, and as his professional boxing career progressed, it became clear why he was called "the greatest"--his speed, his footwork, and his ability to take a punch were unmatched. ... |
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