Black 2 Life: August 10th

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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- Rickey Smiley

Broderick "Rickey" Smiley is an American stand-up comedian, television host, actor, and radio personality, known for his prank phone calls. The calls feature Smiley disguising his voice and carrying on a conversation with the recipient of the call. Happy 49th Birthday Ricky!

IG: @realrickeysmiley
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- Michael Bivins

Michael Bivins is one of the founding members of New Edition. When the group broke up he formed Bell Biv DeVoe with Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe. The group is credited with being one of the pioneers of the new jack swing sound. Their debut album, Poison, peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 chart in 1990. Happy 49th Birthday Mike!

Twitter: @MikeBiv
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- Andrea Finney

Andrea Finney is a native Arkansan and joined the KTBS 3 News team (Shreveport, LA) in August of 2016.  As First News Multimedia Journalist and KPXJ CW 21 9am Anchor, Andrea enjoys sharing the stories of many in the ArkLaTex. She has a special interest in covering health, money matters and education. 

Andrea grew up in Little Rock and graduated from the historic Little Rock Central High School in 2008. In May of 2012 Andrea earned her Bachelors of Science in Radio/Television: Broadcast Journalism from Arkansas State University. Upon graduation Andrea was hired at KATV Channel 7 News in Little Rock as the Social Media Producer and host of ‘The Morning Juice.’

Believing education and hard work create the foundation for success, she made the decision to further her education at Southern New Hampshire University. Andrea earned a Master of Arts in Communications in February of 2015.

Eager to develop and expand her skill set, Andrea was also hired as commercial work talent for Ron Sherman Advertising and Production with spots airing in the Atlanta, Georgia area. She also serves as a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. 

Andrea lives life believing the only way to succeed is by becoming well versed in multiple areas. More importantly, never stop dreaming and aspiring to achieve your goals; believe in yourself. With continued dedication you can be anything you want to be, so simply get ready.

Today, we celebrate you Andrea! Happy Birthday!!

IG: @justdreatv
Twitter: @andreafinneytv

Black 2 Life: August 9th

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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- Deion Sanders

Deion "Primetime" Sanders celebrates his 50th birthday today. Primetime is arguably the best cornerback to ever play in the NFL. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011, 2 time Super Bowl Champion (both with the 49ers and Cowboys), 8 time Pro Bowler, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1994), NFL 90s All-Decade Team, and in the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor. Sanders attended Florida State University where he won the Jim Thorpe award in 1988. His #2 jersey is retired at FSU. Sanders also played professional baseball as an outfielder for the Yankees, Braves, Reds, and Giants. He participated in the 1992 World Series with the Braves while playing in the NFL simultaneously. Sanders is the only person to ever participate in both Super Bowl and the World Series. Happy 50th Prime!

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- Tyson Gay

- Tyson Gay is a former Razorback track star and an American track and field sprinter who competes in the 100 and 200 meters dash. His 100 m personal best of 9.69 seconds is the American record and makes him tied for second fastest athlete ever, after Usain Bolt. Happy 34th Birthday Tyson!

Black 2 Life: August 8th

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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- Meagan Good-Franklin

Meagan Monique Good-Franklin is an American actress. Beginning her career in 1985 at the age of four, Good has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and music videos. Happy 35th Birthday Meagan!

 

 

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- Countess Vaughn

Countess Danielle Vaughn is an American actress and singer. Vaughn is best known for her role as Kimberly Ann Parker on the UPN sitcoms Moesha and its spin-off The Parkers. Happy 38th Birthday Countess!

Black 2 Life: August 7th

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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- Demar Derozan

DeMar Darnell DeRozan is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for USC and was selected ninth overall by the Raptors in the 2009 NBA draft. Happy 28th Birthday Demar! 

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- David Mann

David Anthony Mann (born August 7, 1966) is an American stage actor, gospel singer, and stand up-comedian who has starred in many Tyler Perry plays. Mann was born in Fort Worth, TX. He is the husband of Tamela Mann. Happy 51st Birthday David!

Black 2 Life: August 5th

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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- Jessie Williams

Jesse Wesley Williams is an American actor, model, and activist, best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on the ABC Television series Grey's Anatomy. Happy 36th Birthday Jessie!

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- DeRay Davis

Antoine DeRay Davis in Chicago, Illinois is an American stand-up comedian and actor. Davis began his career in comedy clubs. Happy 46th Birthday DeRay!

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- Patrick Ewing

Patrick Aloysius Ewing is a Jamaican-American retired Hall of Fame basketball player and current head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas. Happy 55th Birthday Patrick!

Black 2 Life: August 4th

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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- Barack Obama

Happy 56th Birthday to our 44th President, Barack Hussein Obama II. He is the first African American elected to serve as President of the United StateS of America (2008 - 2017). Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1961. He graduated from Columbia in 1983. Later on that decade he in enrolled in Harvard Law School where he became the first black president of the Harvard Law Review. After graduation, he became a civil rights attorney and professor, and taught Constitutional Law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. He has been married to his beautiful wife, Michelle, since 1992. They have 2 gorgeous daughters, Malia and Sasha. Obama has written 3 books so far; Dreams from My Father (1995), The Audacity of Hope (2006), and Of Thee I Sing (2010). Obama speaks some basic Indonesian, having learned the language during his childhood years in Jakarta. He plays basketball, a sport he participated in as a member of his high school's varsity team; he is left-handed. He is a supporter of all Chicago professional teams. Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, and the White Sox (shoutout to the Southside). Today we acknowledge and celebrate President Barack Obama on his day. Happy Birthday my brother!

IG: @BarackObama
Twitter: @BarackObama

Black 2 Life: August 3rd

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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- Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith

Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor from Hampton, Virginia. He is signed to Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution. He is best known for his break out 2016 hit single "Broccoli" featuring Lil' Yatchy. Happy 29th Birthday D.R.A.M. (acronym for Does Real Ass Music)!

Twitter: @BigBabyDRAM

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- Michael Ealy

Michael Brown, professionally known as Michael Ealy, is an American actor. He is known for his roles in Barbershop, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Takers, Think Like a Man, About Last Night, Think Like a Man Too, and The Perfect Guy. Happy 44th Birthday to Michael Ealy!

IG: @themichaelealy
Twitter: @MichaelEaly