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Ruby Dee Celebrates Her 90th Birthday in Harlem

Ruby sure does look great for her age.

Actor, activist and living legend Ruby Dee celebrated her 90th birthday at Harlem’s Schomburg Center.

By Demetria Irwin

Posted: November 16, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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Broadcasting Legend Gil Noble Dies at 80

The “Like It Is” host passed away peacefully in a hospital in Wayne, NJ on Thursday

Gil Noble, host of award-winning Sunday morning public affairs program Like It Is, passed away…

By Sade K. Muhammad

Posted: April 6, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
They’re easy to gift-wrap. They’re never the wrong size. They fit every budget, both large and small. And you can shop for them without ever leaving the house and ship them almost anywhere in the world. Books are the perfect holiday gift. All you have to do is pick the right book for the right person. Here are some great titles for your last-minute holiday shopping, along with hints as to which individual in your life might appreciate seeing them under their tree on Christmas morning. —Alfred A. Edmond, Jr.

12 Books That Make Perfect Holiday Gifts

A holiday gift guide for the book-lover in your life

Last-minute holiday shoppers can always win points with a great read from this holiday gift…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

Posted: December 23, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Chris Tucker Gets Back to the Business of Making Funny

After a long hiatus, the actor and comedian embarks on his first comedy tour in years

After a long hiatus, the actor and comedian embarks on his first comedy tour in…

By Kenya N. Byrd

Posted: August 1, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
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Preview Our World: Musician & Activist Wyclef Jean

Also: Dr. Bill Releford, "The Barbershop Doctor," helps Black men fight diabetes and hypertension

This week on Our World with Black Enterprise, host Marc Lamont Hill sits down with…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: April 15, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,