He was known for his work in civil rights and tax reform.
Born 1934
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He served 17 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Ehlert was awarded a Caldecott Honor for her book “Color Zoo.”
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He was one of only 10 drivers to win the race three times.
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He turned the struggling Miami Hurricanes into national champions.
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Segal was Oscar-nominated for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
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Baylor went to the NBA Finals eight times and was an 11-time All-Star.
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Palau became known for the festivals he organized and headlined.
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Melvin Banks (1934–2021), founder of Christian publishing house Urban Ministries, Inc.
Banks created the largest Black Christian publishing house in the U.S.
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Gaines also toured with James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and Curtis Mayfield.