Tag: Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Explore the inspiring journey of Colin Powell, the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, whose leadership during the Gulf War and beyond left a lasting legacy.
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The remarkable journey of Cicely Tyson, the trailblazing actress born in Harlem, New York. From her early life and modeling career to breakthrough roles in film and television, Tyson portrayed dignified Black female characters, earning accolades for her…
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