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- Trevor Jackson

Trevor Howard Lawrence Jackson (born August 30, 1996) is an American singer, actor, songwriter, and dancer. And also has brothers named Ian Jackson and Akarie Folkes He is best known for portraying Kevin Blake on Syfy original series Eureka, and for portraying Kris McDuffy on Disney Channel's television movie Let It Shine. as well as Kevin LaCroix on American Crime. Other notable appearances include Broadway musical The Lion King, where he played the Young Simba, and television guest star roles on both Cold Case and Harry's Law. In 2012, he won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series.

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- Michael Jackson

The King of Pop would have celebrated his 59th birthday today. He passed at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009 at his home in Los Angeles, CA. Michael is arguably the greatest artist/entertainer to grace a sage, while selling over 1 billion albums worldwide, and a career spanning over 4 decades. His most notable album is the Thriller album (1982) which has sold over 100 million copies and is the first 30 time multi-platinum album. 

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- Quvenzhané Wallis

Quvenzhané Wallis, born August 28, 2003, is an American child actress. She is known for her role as Hushpuppy in the drama film Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012), for which she became the youngest actress ever to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and the first person born in the 21st century nominated for an acting Oscar.

In 2014, Wallis starred in the Annie remake, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical. Happy 14th Birthday Quvenzhané!

 

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- Kobe Bryant

Kobe "Bean" Bryant celebrates his 39th birthday today. Kobe was drafted out of high school in the 1996 NBA draft in the 1st Round by the Charlotte Hornets and was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Vlade Divac. Kobe went on to play his entire 20 year career with the Lakers winning 5 NBA Championships, 2 Finals MVPs, and 1 NBA MVP as well as several other accolades. Kobe hold just about every Laker franchise record and is arguly the greatest player in NBA history. He and his wife Vanessa have been married for 16 years and have 3 beautiful daughters. 

Black 2 Life: August 13th

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-DeMarcus Cousins

DeMarcus Amir Cousins is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association.

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- Devin & Jason McCourty

Devin & Jason McCourty celebrate their 30th birthday today. Both attended Rutgers University where they earned a football scholarship playing the defensive back position. Jason was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2009 (currently playing for the Cleveland Browns). While Devin was drafted in 2010 by the New England Patriots and has 2 Super Bowl rings. They are one of 12 sets of twins in NFL history and one of three active sets of twins that currently play in the NFL.

Black 2 Life: August 12th

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- Antoine Devon Walker

Antoine Devon Walker is an American retired professional basketball player. He was drafted with the sixth overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft out of the University of Kentucky and played in the NBA from 1996 to 2008. Happy 41st Birthday Antoine!

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- Plaxico Antonio Burress

Plaxico Antonio Burress is a former American football wide receiver and is a coaching intern for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Happy 40th Birthday Plaxico!

Black 2 Life: August 11th

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 - Viola Davis

Viola Davis is an American actress and producer. She is the only black woman to be nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one, and is the only black actress to win the Triple Crown of Acting. Happy 52 Birthday Viola!

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- Adolph Thornton

Adolph Thornton, Jr. (born August 11, 1985), better known by his stage name Young Dolph, is an American rapper. In February 2016, Dolph released his debut studio album, King of Memphis, which peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200 chart.[2][3] He was featured on O.T. Genasis' hit single "Cut It", which peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. Happy 31st Birthday Young Dolph!

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- Jermaine Taylor

Jermaine "Bad Intentions" Taylor turns 39 today. Taylor was born and raised in Little Rock, AR where he attended John L. McClellan High School. Taylor was a professional boxer for 13 years (2001-2014) and finished with a record of 33-4-1; 20 wins by KO. In 2000, Taylor earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic boxing team, becoming the first boxer from Arkansas to compete in the Olympic Games. He finished with a bronze medal in the light middleweight division. In 2007, Taylor was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. Happy 39th Birthday Jermaine!