He won bronze in long jump at the 1948 Olympics.
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She was a star of the South Bend Blue Sox.
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He was known for his work on behalf of the Native American community.
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Remembering civil rights leader Ella Baker and other notable people born this day in history.
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His father was born into slavery in 1862 or 1863.
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She was consulted by celebrity foodies including James Beard and Julia Child.
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Isaac Hayes’ soulful, funk-infused music won him an Oscar…
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Mary Wells helped define the sound of Motown…
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A chemist, he was an expert on toxic substances.
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Minnie Riperton found chart-topping success…