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National Thesaurus Day

January 18, 2024 Special Interest

Peter Mark Roget is celebrated for his thesaurus creation on National Thesaurus Day on January 18. Roget started the book in 1848 and finished in 1852 with 15,000 words. Writers and non-writers alike can be thankful for all the word options available.

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The Journey Continues

Sipho Gumbo: A Revolution Is Defined as a Rapid Change in Events — Photo Credit: Shefik

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July 4, 2018 Revolution

Sipho Gumbo, the creator of Yangu Beauty, sought out a leading expert in skincare chemistry to help transform her authentic recipes into a skincare line for today's modern woman. At last, a skincare collection addressing the needs of women of color.

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Peppermint: This Is a Form of Abuse

June 1, 2017 Abuse

The hardest working woman in show business, drag queen and recording artist Peppermint has conquered the New York scene with her high-energy and engaging personality. She is currently a finalist on "RuPaul's Drag Race" (Season 9).

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Billy Sherwood of YES: The Sentimental Value of Music and What It Means to People — Photo Credit: Shefik

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July 28, 2018 Sentimentality

Billy Sherwood is mostly known for his time as a member of progressive rock band YES. He is also a member of the band Asia. Sherwood's godfather was the television icon Milton Berle, and his father was a famous musician, who has worked with Frank Sinatra.

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Perri Gaffney — Photo Credit: Shefik

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September 15, 2016 Faith

Perri Gaffney adapted her debut novel, "The Resurrection of Alice", into a one-woman play that won the 2014 African-American Arts Alliance of Chicago Outstanding Actress Award, and the 2014 Black Theater Alliance's Best Lead Actress Award (Chicago).

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Freddie Jackson: The Title of My First Album Is 'Rock Me Tonight' — Photo Credit: Shefik

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July 25, 2018 Sentimentality

Freddie Jackson is an American soul singer. Among his well-known hits are "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", "Have You Ever Loved Somebody", "Jam Tonight", "Do Me Again", and "You Are My Lady".

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