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Afro-Deeziak TV Co-Host Gracie L. Phoenix is Today’s Honoree for Monday May 2nd, 2016

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Grace L. Phoenix is a US native, born in Detroit, Michigan – home of the Motown Era. She is widely known as “Gracie Phoenix” or “The Lady Gracie”. Gracie grew up with a natural love for all types of musical … Continue reading →

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Author Dr. Tony Bethel is Today’s Honoree for Tuesday December 1st, 2015

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Just as there are many colors contained in one visible spectrum, a variety of shades are present within one racial spectrum: the human race. In his memoir, “Between Black and White,” Dr. Tony Bethel traces his family lineage, beginning with … Continue reading →

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Actor Levar Burton of Reading Rainbow is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Burton was host and executive producer of Reading Rainbow starting in 1983 for PBS.[10] The series ran for 23 seasons, making it one of the longest running children’s programs on the network. Furthermore, the series garnered over 200 broadcast awards … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Kenyatta Bell

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Bell, a former music industry executive and son of Jazz bassist Aaron Bell, has a life-long appreciation and respect for art of all forms. He says PALO’s involvement in the ArtExpo is a way to support artists who need the … Continue reading →

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