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Black Muslims

(Encyclopedia) Black Muslims, African-American religious movement in the United States, split since the late 1970s into the American Society of Muslims and the Nation of Islam. The original group was…

Fox, Paula

(Encyclopedia) Fox, Paula, 1923–, American writer, b. New York City. Fox's six cooly acute novels reflect her own life, particularly her miserable childhood and its psychological aftermath. Poor…

Paula Cole Biography

Paula Cole singerBorn: 4/5/1968Birthplace: Rockport, Massachusetts Pop singer and songwriter known for her sultry voice and poignant lyrics. Her albums include Harbinger (1995), This Fire (1996…

Paula Zahn Biography

Paula ZahnTV news reporter, anchor A graduate of Stephens College in Columbia, MO, Zahn began reporting for WFAA-TV, the ABC affiliate in Dallas. In 1979 she moved to San Diego to work for the CBS…

Paula Newby-Fraser

Paula Newby-FraserBorn: June 2, 1962Zimbabwean triathlete 8-time winner of Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii; established women's record of 8:55:28 in 1992.Ernie NeversN - QJohn Newcombe

Muhammad, Elijah

(Encyclopedia) Muhammad, Elijah, 1897–1975, American black-nationalist and religious leader, b. near Sandersville, Ga. Originally named Elijah Poole, he left home at 16 and worked at various jobs. In…

Braswell Drue DEEN, Congress, GA (1893-1981)

DEEN Braswell Drue , a Representative from Georgia; born on a farm near Baxley, Appling County, Ga., June 28, 1893; attended public and high schools and South Georgia College, McRae, Ga.; elected…

Farrakhan, Louis

(Encyclopedia) Farrakhan, LouisFarrakhan, Louisfârˈəkănˌ, färˈəkänˌ [key], 1933–, African-American religious leader, b. New York City, as Louis Eugene Walcott. A former calypso singer known as “The…

Paula Jones, 1998 News

former Arkansas state employee, filed an appeal after her sexual harassment lawsuit against President Clinton was dismissed by U.S. district judge Susan Webber Wright on April 1. The judge…

Paula Danziger 2004 Deaths

Paula DanzigerAge: 59 author who wrote dozens of children's books, including The Cat Ate My Gymsuit and the Amber Brown series. Died: Manhattan, July 8, 2004Rodney DangerfieldA - FEileen…