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Michael Baisden

Feb 1, 2012 at 8:37 am

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Freed Slave’s Letter Makes Front Page After 147 Years!

Freed Slave’s Letter Makes Front Page After 147 Years!

What a way to kick off Black History month. A letter written by a freed slave to his former master has surfaced again after almost 150 years and is creating a lot of buzz.

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WZAK

Jan 30, 2012 at 4:22 pm

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Our History Makers: Langston Hughes

Our History Makers: Langston Hughes

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.

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WZAK

Apr 1, 2011 at 5:54 pm

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Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Some words of wisdom to Elev8 and celebrate during black history month and beyond.

Black history is American history.

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WZAK

Mar 3, 2011 at 12:57 am

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Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Some words of wisdom to Elev8 and celebrate during black history month and beyond.

Black history is American history.

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WZAK

Mar 2, 2011 at 11:52 pm

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Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Some words of wisdom to Elev8 and celebrate during black history month and beyond.

Black history is American history.

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WZAK

Mar 2, 2011 at 10:55 pm

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Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Some words of wisdom to Elev8 and celebrate during black history month and beyond.

Black history is American history.

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WZAK

Mar 2, 2011 at 10:38 pm

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Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Some words of wisdom to Elev8 and celebrate during black history month and beyond.

Black history is American history.

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WZAK

Mar 1, 2011 at 10:54 pm

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Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Some words of wisdom to Elev8 and celebrate during black history month and beyond.

Black history is American history.

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WZAK

Mar 1, 2011 at 7:57 pm

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Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Words of Wisdom From Famous Black Men

Some words of wisdom to Elev8 and celebrate during black history month and beyond.

Black history is American history.

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Grace Roberts

Feb 26, 2011 at 3:00 pm

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8 Famous African American Inventors; Things we can NOT live without!

8 Famous African American Inventors; Things we can NOT live without!

For centuries, brilliant African American inventors have been contributing to the fields of science, mechanics, business, and recreation. For example, did you know the potato chip was invented by African American chef George Crum in 1853? Or that African American inventor Philip Downing patented the street letter drop mailbox in 1881? African American inventions are all around you everyday. Read on about other interesting

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WZAK

Feb 20, 2011 at 12:00 pm

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WBW Honors: Muhammad Ali

WBW Honors: Muhammad Ali


Despite the rough nature of his sport, Muhammad Ali was one of the smoothest persons ever to walk the Earth. His poetic verse and well-considered metaphors came out a time during the 1960s when boxers were
better known for punching than speaking. But Muhammad Ali did speak, and spoke intelligently – in a loud, boisterous and uncompromising voice. In this way, Ali was the public epitome of

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Karen Vaughn

Feb 18, 2011 at 2:43 pm

Karen Vaughn’s Power Thought

Karen Vaughn’s Power Thought

Karen’s Power Thought airs every weekday at 2:45pm. Here is today’s dose of motivation and inspiration.

Power Thought: Innovate

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