Yarbrough and Peoples topped the charts in 1981 with “Don’t Stop the Music.”
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Hamilton also was a regular on “The Waltons,” playing Verdie Foster.
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He held down the Bulls’ ‘80s squad alongside Reggie Theus and Orlando Woolridge.
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Lewis was an award-winning host at BET before moving to MTV.
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He wrote hits like “Everyday People” and “Family Affair.”
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Lewis was one of the original members of the hit R&B group.
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Jenkins put a gritty journalistic spotlight on Black art, music, and more.
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Marshall started a record 270 games with the “Purple People Eaters.”
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McCallum held championships in three different weight classes.
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Foster played extensively with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and others.