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Numbers on the Board: Music Stars From Virginia

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On Jan. 8, 2012, South Africa’s beloved African National Congress will commemorate its 100-year anniversary, celebrating its accomplishments toward breaking the chains of racial segregation and oppression of Black South Africans by the white-ruled Apartheid government and bringing racial harmony to the people. Many African-American activists and politicians in America spoke out against apartheid rule, some even meeting with Nelson Mandela, the ANC leader who was jailed for 27 years for his participation in the struggle for freedom and would later become South Africa’s first Black president in 1994. Artists such as Herbie Hancock, Kool DJ Herc and Miles Davis even lent their talents to the Artists United Against Apartheid's Sun City album, a collection of protest songs. Here is a rundown of other prominent African-Americans who fought for racial equality in South Africa.—Britt Middleton

African-Americans Who Fought Against Apartheid

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Tracy Morgan Anti-Gay Stand-up - In the gay slur heard ‘round the world, comedian Tracy Morgan, during a stand-up routine, threatens to stab his own son if he were homosexual. The bone-headed comment lined the gay community and quite a few celebs up against Morgan. All would end peacefully when the 30 Rock star publicly apologized.(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

Bring That Week Back: Week of June 21

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August 22, 1975 - Clarence Clemons and Bruce Springsteen  performing at Alex Cooley's Electric BallroomPhoto: By Tom Hill/WireImage

Clarence Clemons

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Clarence Clemons

Legendary Music Man Clarence Clemons Dies at 69

Clarence Clemons dies at 69.
06/19/2011
E Street Band Sax Player Clarence Clemons Dies - Clarence Clemons, saxophone player for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, died Saturday night. He was 69. Clemons was hospitalized about a week ago following a stroke at his home in Singer Island, Fla.(Photo: AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)

E Street Band Sax Player Clarence Clemons Dies

Clemons, 69, had suffered a stroke about a week ago.
06/19/2011