1948: Singer, songwriter, musician and record producer Rick James was born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr. in Buffalo, NY on this day. He died of a heart attack on August 6, 2004. (Photo: AP)
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Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.
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