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Jacqueline Rene
Actress

Theatre

Jacqueline Rene is an actress who played the roles of Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppets, Ensemble Singer, Sarabi, Swing, and Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.

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Jacques LaGrange
Creative Director, Jacques LaGrange Couture

Fashion

Jacques LaGrange is the Creative Director at Jacques LaGrange Couture. Hailed as the "King of Couture", his attention to detail and impeccable workmanship are a true testament of his passion in designing the finest garments.

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Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith
Actress

Film

Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress, dancer, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman. She began her career with a guest appearance on the short-lived sitcom "True Colors" in 1990. She has since starred in more than 20 feature films.

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Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith
Actor and Recording Artist

Film

Jaden Smith is an American actor, rapper, singer and songwriter. He is the son of Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith. Jaden Smith's first movie role was with his father in the 2006 film "The Pursuit of Happyness".

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Jagged Edge
Jagged Edge
Recording Group

Music

Jagged Edge is an American mainstream R&B group signed through Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings. The group has had a number of hit singles, many of which are produced by Dupri.

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Jahan Nostra
Recording Artist

Music

Jahan Nostra is a talented MC from Stamford, CT and Mount Vernon, NY. In his early childhood, Nostra lived in Mount Vernon, NY — hometown to Pete Rock, Heavy D, and Sean "Diddy" Combs. Nostra's musically talented neighbors inspired him to begin rhyming.

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Jaheim
Jaheim
Recording Artist

Music

Jaheim was signed by Naughty by Nature's Kaygee to Divine Mill Records in 2000, and released his debut album "Ghetto Love" in 2001. His second effort, "Still Ghetto" (2002), contains the hit "Put That Woman First" (2003), both of which achieved platinum.

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Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal
Actor

Film

Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor and film producer. Born into the Gyllenhaal family, he is the son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner. He began acting as a child, making his acting debut in "City Slickers" (1991).

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Jamaal Bowman
Jamaal Bowman
2020 Political Candidate, Democrat for United States Congress (NY-16)

Politics

Jamaal Bowman is a middle school principal and has been a teacher and public school advocate for twenty years. He has seen firsthand how low-income families are being locked out of opportunity by a system that's rigged for the wealthy and privileged few.

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James A. Garfield
James A. Garfield
20th President of the United States (1881)

Politics

James A. Garfield was the 20th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1881 until his death by assassination six and a half months later. He was the first sitting member of Congress to be elected to the presidency.

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James Baldwin
James Baldwin
Author

Literature

James Baldwin was an American novelist and social critic. His essays, as collected in "Notes of a Native Son" (1955), explore intricacies of racial, and class distinctions in Western societies, most notably in mid-20th-century America.

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James Blunt
James Blunt
5-Time Grammy Award Nominee

Music

James Blunt is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He has since sold over 20 million records worldwide. He has received several awards, including two Brit Awards, winning Best British Male in 2006.

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James Brown
James Brown
Godfather of Soul

Music

James Brown was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer and bandleader. The founding father of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul".

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James Buchanan
James Buchanan
15th President of the United States (1857 - 1861)

Politics

James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States (1857–1861), serving immediately prior to the American Civil War. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the 17th United States Secretary of State.

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James Carr
James Carr
Recording Artist

Music

James Carr was an American R&B and soul singer, described as "one of the greatest pure vocalists that deep Southern soul ever produced".

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James Comey
7th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Legal

James Comey is an American lawyer, who served as the seventh Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from September 2013 until May 2017. Comey has been a registered Republican for most of his life, but is now independent.

Tags: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) · Republican · President Donald Trump · President Barack Obama · Special Counsel Investigation · Russian Interference · United States Deputy Attorney General · College of William & Mary · University of Chicago · President George W. Bush

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James Corden
James Corden
Host, "The Late Late Show with James Corden"

Television

James Corden is an English actor, writer, producer, comedian, television host, and singer. He hosts "The Late Late Show with James Corden", a late-night television talk show on CBS.

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James Gunn
James Gunn
Film Director

Film

James Gunn began working as a director, starting with the horror-comedy film "Slither" (2006), and eventually moving to the superhero genre with "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014), and its sequel "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017).

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James Ingram
James Ingram
2-Time Academy Award Nominee and 2-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

James Ingram was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist. He was a 2-time Academy Award nominee for Best Original Song and 2-time Grammy Award winner.

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James K. Polk
James K. Polk
11th President of the United States (1845 - 1849)

Politics

James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States from 1845 to 1849. He previously was Speaker of the House of Representatives (1835–1839) and Governor of Tennessee (1839–1841).

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James Madison
James Madison
4th President of the United States (1809 - 1817)

Politics

James Madison served as the fourth President of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the United States Constitution and the United States Bill of Rights.

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James McCrae
Author

Literature

James McCrae is an award-winning strategist and author at the intersection of business, creativity, and consciousness. His book, "Sh#t Your Ego Says", is available through Hay House.

Tags: Author · Strategist · Business · Hay House · Basketball · Burritos · Kundalini Yoga · Meaningful Success · Consciousness · Imagination

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James Monroe
James Monroe
5th President of the United States (1817 - 1825)

Politics

James Monroe was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fifth President of the United States from 1817 to 1825. A member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Monroe was the last president of the Virginia dynasty.

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James Mtume
2-Time Grammy Award Winner and Percussionist, Mtume

Music

James Mtume is a Grammy Award winning R&B musician, songwriter, activist, and radio personality. He came to prominence working with Miles Davis between 1971 and 1975. Mtume's group, also called Mtume, is best known for the 1983 R&B hit song "Juicy Fruit".

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James Wright Chanel
James Wright Chanel
Recording Artist and Actor

Television

James Wright Chanel is an actor and recording artist, known for "The Business of Christmas" (2020), "L.A. Hair" (2012), and "Steve Harvey" (2012).

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