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Legendary soul singer Jackie Wilson, whose hits included "Lonely Teardrops," and "Higher and Higher" was born in 1934 in Detroit.

Today In Black America: 05.21.09

POSTED: May 21, 2009, 7:58 pm

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A recap of the top stories impacting Black America on May 21, 2009.

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