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Miss. Festival Pays Tribute to Sam Cooke

More than 40 years after his tragic, violent death, Sam Cooke is still known as the legendary soul and gospel singer who penned “A Change is Gonna Come,” which found a new audience with the election of America’s first black president.
But Cooke’s brother, L.C. Cooke, says the late singer should also be known for his [...]

Morgan Freeman Helps Mississippi Kids Integrate Prom

In 1997, Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman made an historic offer to the high school in his hometown of Charleston, Mississippi: He would foot the bill for the school’s senior prom—on condition that both black and white students be allowed to attend. Even though the students shared classes and every other aspect of school life, [...]

Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder Line Up For Mandela Day

Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Queen Latifah have all signed up for what the Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664 are calling ‘Mandela Day’.
According to organizers, each artist will participate in a July 18 concert to raise awareness and funds with the intention of creating an official Mandela Day to be held annually [...]

Morgan Freeman Seriously Injured in Car Crash

Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman is in a “serious condition” in hospital today after a car accident in Mississippi.
The 71-year-old Hollywood veteran was driving on a freeway near his home at around 11.30pm on Sunday when his car left the road and flipped over several times, according to police.
The actor, who co-starred in the latest [...]