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Rosa Parks was an African-American civil rights activist, whom the U.S. Congress called “the first lady of civil rights”, and “the mother of the freedom movement.”

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

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:

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Don Cornelius Dead Of Apparent Suicide

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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BlackPlanet Members Discuss Don Cornelius’ Death

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For more than three decades, Aaron’s 755 career home runs was the proverbial carrot for every slugger’s stick. And by 2007, Aaron was ready to let it go.

Find out what’s going on in and around the city for Black History Month.

James Langston Hughes was born February 1, 1902, in Joplin, Missouri, but would make his mark in New York City as one of the key voices of the Harlem Renaissance.

Thanks to you we were able to donate truckloads of toys to the U.S. Marines “Toys For Tots” campaign.

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