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NELSON MANDELA: Before becoming one of the most prolific figures in African history—and the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election—Mandela was an adoptee. Upon his birth father's death, Mandela was adopted as a young child by a tribal chief in his native East Cape Province, South Africa. After his adopted father died, he was again adopted, at the age of 9, by a tribal official and would grow up under his parenting until his late teens.

Black History Month Facts of the Day: Feb 11th

Today’s Black History Month facts focus on Nelson Mandela and Whitney L. Young.

Check out the rest of the facts.

By Black Enterprise

Posted: February 11, 2013 Tags: , ,
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Black Birthdays for February 11th: Brandy, Kelly Rowland and More

Check out who else is celebrating on this day.

Brandy, Kelly Rowland and more.

By Black Enterprise

Posted: February 11, 2013 Tags: , ,
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Black History Month Quote of the Day: Richard D. Parsons

Today we have a quote from the groundbreaking Richard D. Parsons, who is the former CEO of Time Warner Inc and Citigroup Chairman.

Check out today’s quote.

By Derek T. Dingle

Posted: February 11, 2013 Tags: , ,
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Black History Month Quote of the Day: Deborah C. Wright

Today's quote of the day comes from the banking CEO and President.

Check out her favorite quote.

By Derek T. Dingle

Posted: February 10, 2013 Tags: , ,
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Black History Month Facts of the Day: Feb 10th

Today’s Black History Month facts focus on Jackie Robinson and Alex Haley.

Check out more facts inside.

By Black Enterprise

Posted: February 10, 2013 Tags: , ,
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Black Birthdays for February 10th: Robert Flack and More

Check out who else is celebrating on this day.

Roberta Flack and more

By Black Enterprise

Posted: February 10, 2013 Tags: ,
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Black History Month Quote of the Day: Johnnie Cochran

Today's quote of the day comes from the legendary lawyer.

We will publish a landmark quote from an African American legend every day of Black…

By C. Daniel Baker

Posted: February 9, 2013 Tags: , , ,
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Black History Month Facts of the Day: Feb 9th

Today’s Black History Month facts focus on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Paul Laurence Dunbar.

On every single day of Black History Month this February, we will provide you with…

By C. Daniel Baker

Posted: February 9, 2013 Tags: , ,
CHRIS GARDNER: Entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and philanthropist Chris Gardner overcame homelessness to become a self-made millionaire. Gardner chronicled his challenges of being a single father and an ambitious businessman living below the poverty line in his New York Times' bestselling autobiography, The Pursuit of Happyness. His rags to riches story also served as inspiration for the 2006 motion picture The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith.

Black Birthdays for February 9th: Chris Gardner and More

Are you a Pursuit of Happiness fan?

Check out today’s birthdays.

By C. Daniel Baker

Posted: February 9, 2013 Tags: , , ,
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The Embrace of Black History Month in Canada

Not just significant for Americans

s we continue to celebrate the accomplishments and innovations of the black race for Black…

By Sasha King

Posted: February 9, 2013 Tags: , , , , ,
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