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Not very far from the acclaimed Woodstock Festival in Bethel, New York, a powerful celebration of black heritage was taking place.
In the summer of 1969, The Harlem Cultural Festival, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, was home to a six-week event highlighting history, fashion and the black experience. Performers included Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips and more.
Much of the footage was never seen and largely forgotten–until now. In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents Summer of Soul. Described as “part music film, part historical record,” the documentary “shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present.”
Summer of Soul arrives on HULU and in theaters July 2.
Black Celebrities We Lost Between 2010 - 2020
Black Celebrities We Lost Between 2010 - 2020
1. Gary Coleman
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2. Teddy Pendergrass
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3. Lena Horne
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4. Bubba Smith
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8. Don Cornelius
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9. Donna Summer
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10. Sherman Hemsley
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12. Etta James
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13. Lou Myers
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16. James Avery
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17. Deacon Jones
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19. Meshach Taylor
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20. Ruby Dee
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21. Bobby Womack
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22. Jimmy Ruffin
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24. Natalie Cole
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25. Percy Sledge
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27. Bobbi Kristina Brown
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28. Muhammad Ali
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29. Maurice White
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30. Prince
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31. Tommy Ford
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32. Gwen Ifill
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33. Ron Glass
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34. Al Jarreau
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35. Cuba Gooding Sr
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36. Della Reese
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37. Robert Guillaume
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38. Chuck Berry
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39. Denise LaSalle
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41. Craig Mack
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43. Winnie Mandela
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44. Yvonne Staples
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45. Joe Jackson
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46. Aretha Franklin
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47. Nipsey Hussle
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48. Toni Morrison
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49. Diahann Carroll
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50. Elijah Cummings
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51. John Witherspoon
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52. Kobe Bryant
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53. Ja’net Dubois
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54. Bill Withers
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55. Little Richard
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56. Bonnie Pointer
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57. John Lewis
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58. Chadwick Boseman
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59. Thomas Jefferson Byrd
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60. Joe Morgan
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61. Natalie Desselle (pictured left)
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Continue reading Black Celebrities We Lost Between 2010 – 2020
Black Celebrities We Lost Between 2010 - 2020
Over the last 10 years, we have lost titans of the entertainment, sports and political world including the likes of Whitney Houston, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Muhammad Ali, and Nelson Mandela. Unfortunately, many of these deaths were untimely and shocked the world. Thankfully, through their various talents their legacies will never be forgotten and will live on forever. Including those mentioned above, here is list of Black celebrities and public figures who died from the years of 2010 to 2020. LIKE BLACKAMERICAWEB ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. If we missed anyone, please let us know in the comments.
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