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Beginning in the 1980s, Bill Cosby produced and starred in a television sitcom, "The Cosby Show", which aired from 1984 to 1992 and was rated as the number one show in America for five years, 1984 through 1989.
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
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| Bill Cosby | |
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 Cosby in 2011 | |
| Birth name | William Henry Cosby Jr. |
| Born | July 12, 1937 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy, film, television |
| Alma mater | Temple University (BS) University of Massachusetts Amherst (Ed.D.) |
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| Genres | Observational comedy, satire, surreal humor, deadpan |
| Spouse | Camille Hanks (m. 1964) |
| Children | 5, including Erika Cosby and Ennis Cosby |
| Website | billcosby |
| Criminal information | |
| Criminal status | Currently incarcerated at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections SCI-Phoenix, classified as sexually violent predator |
| Conviction(s) | |
| Criminal charge | 3 counts of aggravated indecent assault |
| Penalty | 3–10 years in state prison and a $25,000 fine, with an earliest release date of September 25, 2021 |
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Neddy Smith is a professional musician and CEO at NedGJean International. He composes and writes his music, not only in a traditional style, but also by incorporating his vast international experiences. This is apparent in each of his releases.
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Angela Adetola is the President of the Board of Directors at YWCA Yonkers, located in Yonkers, New York. The members and supporters of YWCA Yonkers include women from many different faiths, ages, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
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Quindon Tarver is an American singer. He is best known for his cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry" for the 1996 film "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet", starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in the leading roles of Romeo and Juliet.
Terry Derkach's music production and writing credits include 3-time Grammy nominated, multi-platinum artist Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies), gospel vocalist Vernon Bush (Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Ray Charles), and Gary Lucas (Jeff Buckley).
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Shanna Marie Wallace is a Spiritual Interfaith Minister, who inspires in her classes, workshops, and guest speaking appearances. Her passionate and purposeful work has been featured in Bronx Times, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Yahoo, and Tech Insider.
