Nelson had her own Top 40 single in 1988 with “Marc Anthony’s Tune.”
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Remembering people whose life stories touched the world around them.
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His post-basketball career included community activism and charitable work.
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He also had a recurring role on “NYPD Blue” among his dozens of acting credits.
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Kent helped launch the musical careers of icons like Jay-Z and Notorious B.I.G.
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Washington lent his expertise to six consecutive presidents.
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His curveball helped the New York Yankees make it to the 1981 World Series.
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Mothershed Wair faced violent threats and protests just to attend high school.
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Albums like Iron Works and Honor Killed the Samurai earned the MC acclaim.
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Vaz was Hollywood’s first Black stuntwoman, appearing in shows like “Mission: Impossible.”
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Wheeler was a veteran actor with dozens of credits to his name.