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

Celebrating a Civil Rights Icon

POSTED: January 18, 2009, 9:54 am

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A community celebrates civil rights icon and former Congressman, Reverend Walter Fauntroy.

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