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Happy Birthday to our regal “mother” of the African American community: Houston’s own Phylicia Rashad

N.W.A. ContributorJune 20, 2017

Happy 69th birthday to the “Mother of the African American community," Phylicia Rashad. Born on June 19, 1948, Phylicia Ayers- Allen transformed herself from a Jack Yates alumna into a well-respected Hollywood actress.... Read More...

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Happy Birthday Tupac Amaru Shakur

N.W.A. ContributorJune 16, 2017

June 16 marks the day a legend and revolutionary in his own right was born. Tupac Shakur was an American rapper and actor. As of 2007, Shakur has sold over 75 million records worldwide.... Read More...

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Woman granted clemency by President Obama sent back to prison

N.W.A. ContributorJune 15, 2017

President Barack Obama, Carol Denise Richardson, clemency, federal bureau of prisons, Families Against Mandatory Minimums... Read More...

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“May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”: Boyz II Men #SingingDoctor killed in crash

N.W.A. ContributorJune 15, 2017

A rising star of America’s Got Talent has passed away at the age of 29. Dr. Brandon Rogers became famous as the #SingingDoctor after a video of him singing the rendition of Boyz II Men’s “On One Bended Knee” went viral.... Read More...

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Florida father of 2 shot dead after answering Facebook ad for free puppy

N.W.A. ContributorJune 15, 2017

A Florida father of two was shot dead after responding to a Facebook ad for a free puppy.... Read More...

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Celebrating Bessie Coleman, first African American woman to receive pilot license

N.W.A. ContributorJune 15, 2017

June 15, 1921 marks the day the first African American woman received her pilot license. That courageous woman is Ms. Bessie Coleman.... Read More...

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