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Countee Cullen

March 30, 2018 by Ubuntu Biography Project

Countee Cullen was born on March 30, 1903 (to January 9, 1946). He was an important poet, columnist, editor, novelist, playwright, children’s writer, and educator who was also a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Given the name Countee LeRoy Porter at birth (in Lexington, Kentucky; New York City; or Baltimore, Maryland, depending on the source), he was the son of Elizabeth Thomas Lucas. The conflicting accounts of his early life can be attributed to the lack of verifiable records, […]

Categories: All, Cullen, Countee, March, March 30 • Tags: 1903, 1946, Countee Cullen, January 9, March 30, Ubuntu Biography Project

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Tracy Chapman

March 30, 2018 by Ubuntu Biography Project

Tracy Chapman was born on March 30, 1964. She is an accomplished singer, songwriter, activist, and philanthropist. Chapman is a multi-platinum and four-time Grammy Award-winning musician, composer, and artist best known for her singles “Fast Car,” “Talkin’ ’bout a Revolution,” “Baby Can I Hold You,” “Crossroads,” and “Give Me One Reason.” Tracy Chapman was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved at a young age with her family to Connecticut. She was raised by her mother, who recognized Chapman’s love of […]

Categories: All, Chapman, Tracy, March, March 30 • Tags: 1964, March 30, Tracy Chapman, Ubuntu Biography Project

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