... novel Beloved, graduated from Howard University in 1957 (Howard University). Famous actor and writer Ossie Davis attended Howard from 1935 to 1939 (Famous Howard Alumni). Other notable alumnus includes The Cosby Show matriarch Phylicia Rashad, jazz musician Donald Byrd,music producer and artist Sean Puffy Combs, and nine-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter John Legend (Famous Howard Alumni). Award winning ... ...

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... new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which is the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra. C. Facts Some Famous Philadelphians: Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, Kim Delaney Will Smith, David Brenner, Bill Cosby, Bob Saget, Kevin Eubanks, Grace Kelly (Princess Grace of Monaco), Marian Anderson, Kevin Bacon, Richard Gere, Patti LaBelle, Boyz 2 Men, Eve, Rich Gannon, Eddie George. Philadelphia was named the safest ... ...

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... past to understand the fact that African-Americans have always been exhibited in an unfavorable manner. Again Hollywood adjusted by creating sitcoms that showcased upper-middle class African Americans. "The Cosby Show," a nationwide hit for many seasons to come, provided a temporary, acceptable and non-threatening image of blacks. There is focus on urban talk shows, such as "Jerry Springer" and "Rikki ... ...

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