In Memory of Don Cornelius

Remembering Don Cornelius, the iconic host of Soul Train.

Game Changer  - The impact of Cornelius’ career expands outside the realm of music. "He brought soul music and dance to the world in a way that it had never been shown and he was a cultural game changer on a global level,” Rev. Al Sharpton told the Associated Press on Feb. 1. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Soul Train Awards - In 1987, after finding another void for Black entertainers, Cornelius took his initial concept to the next level and created the Soul Train Awards to honor the contributions of Black artists; the annual program continues to this day. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images) 
Cementing His Status - Cornelius was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 1995 and also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Photo: AP Photo/John Hayes, File)
Here to Stay - "I figured as long as the music stayed hot and important and good, that there would always be a reason for Soul Train," Cornelius told the AP in 2006. (Photo: Kevin Parry/Wire Image/Getty Images)Bidding Farewell - The broadcaster would step down as host of Soul Train in 1993.  (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Soul Train Awards - In 1987, after finding another void for Black entertainers, Cornelius took his initial concept to the next level and created the Soul Train Awards to honor the contributions of Black artists; the annual program continues to this day. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images) 

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