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Aaliyah Dana Haughton (1979-2001)

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was a singer, actress, dancer, and model. Aaliyah was born on January 16, 2001, to Diane and Micheal “Miguel” Haughton in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, her mother got her involved in vocal lessons. She performed at weddings, churches, and charity events. … Read MoreAaliyah Dana Haughton (1979-2001)

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022by contributed by: Samuel Momodu
African American History: African American History: People

Naya Marie Rivera (1987-2020)

Naya Marie Rivera was an actress, singer, and model. Rivera was born on January 12, 1987, to Yolanda Previtire and George Rivera in Valencia, California. Rivera is of African-American, German, and Puerto Rican descent and was the oldest of three siblings, including Mychal Rivera and … Read MoreNaya Marie Rivera (1987-2020)

Posted on April 28, 2022by contributed by: Samuel Momodu
African American History: African American History: People

Millie Jackson (1944- )

Mildred “Millie” Virginia Jackson, R&B singer, playwright, model, lyricist who is often called the “Mother of Hip Hop,” was born on July 15, 1944, in Thomson, Georgia. Her parents’ names are not publicly known. Her mother died in a fire when she was two years … Read MoreMillie Jackson (1944- )

Posted on August 14, 2021September 16, 2021by contributed by: Otis Alexander
African American History: African American History: People

Lil’ Kim/Kimberly Jones (1974- )

Kimberly Denise Jones is a rapper, model and actress best known by her stage name Lil’ Kim. She was born on July 11, 1974 in Brooklyn, New York to Ruby Mae and Linwood Jones, both from Trinidad. Her parents divorced when she was nine years … Read MoreLil’ Kim/Kimberly Jones (1974- )

Posted on May 17, 2021August 17, 2021by contributed by: Euell A. Nielsen
African American History: African American History: People

Judy Lenteen Pace (1942- )

Judy Pace was born on June 15, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. Her father was an airplane mechanic and her mother was a dress maker. Her parents raised her and older sisters in the back of their retail shop, Kitty’s Place, said to be the largest … Read MoreJudy Lenteen Pace (1942- )

Posted on September 23, 2018June 7, 2020by contributed by: Euell A. Nielsen
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Denny Méndez (1978- )

Beauty pageant queen, model, and actress Denny Andreina Méndez de la Rosa was born on July 20, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.  Her mother, Lidia Chavez, who had divorced her biological father, met a vacationing Italian, Sergio Casabianca, who became her stepfather.  At age five, … Read MoreDenny Méndez (1978- )

Posted on January 8, 2014December 23, 2020by contributed by: Robert Fikes
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